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 ===Fans===
-I prefer Noctua.
+Typically go with Arctic P12/P14 or Noctua fans.
-Avoid all sleeve bearing fans.
+With most motherboards, you can buy ~2000 RPM fans and tune down to 800-1000 rpm in the UEFI/BIOS.<br>
-Cheap sleeve bearing fans make ticking sounds with DC fan speed control.
+Typically, several slower fans (~800 rpm) is quieter than fewer faster fans.
-Try to find PWM fans if you can but most motherboards will support DC control.
-Arctic fans are supposedly good budget fans but I don't have experience with them.
-With most motherboards, you can buy ~2000 RPM fans and tune down to 800-1000 rpm in the UEFI/BIOS. For prebuilts, use lower rpm fans. In general, more slower fans (~800 rpm) is quieter than fewer faster fans.
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