My build looks like this:
- Case: FractalDesign Define C
- CPU: Intel i7-8700K (running at stock speeds)
- CPU cooler: Scythe Ninja 4
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF Z-370 PRO
- GPU: MSI GTX1060 ARMOR 6G OCV1
- PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus 550W
- Drives: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
There are few questions that came on my mind:
- Should I close the lid of my case for quieter operation? (I would then probably need a more powerful exhaust fan as I have just one 120mm rear position available)
- I have read awesome reviews on be quiet's Silent Wings 3 series (they are claimed to be really silent and based on the sound samples I heard, the humming sound seem to be non-existent). Do you think it is a good idea to replace the Noctua fans I got by SW3? (they are bit more expensive than the brown Noctua lineup over here, but I do not mind paying a little bit extra if it should help)
- I was considering taking Silent Wings 3 fans in their high-speed variant with PWM and operate them at low RPM. They are roughly the same price as the slower version, and I thought that they might be more versatile. Is there any issue with high-speed fans which should make me opt rather for the standard version? (High-speed SW3 would probably allow me to close the lid.)
- I have read here on SPCR that PWM fans might be noisier than DC controlled ones. Is this difference noticeable (considering that my system will never be completely silent due to the GPU and PSU I already have)? It seems that my motherboard starts DC fans no lower than at 7V, which would likely prevent me from operating them at really slow speeds.
Thank you in advance!