120mm PWM fans for CPU heat sink

[Flogger23m]

I am thinking of getting two 120mm PWM fans for my CPU heatsink, the Xigmatek Gaia:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082

I would plan on using two fans in a push/pull configuration in the hopes of reducing temps by a few degrees. I am wondering what the best 120mm PWM fans are for the price/money? And as I only have one PWM connector/head on my motherboard I will need a splitter. I am looking for fans low in noise; lights and whatnot are not desired but I am indifferent to them.

The fan that comes with the Gaia by default goes up to 1,500 RPM. I am currently looking at getting two of these Arctic F12s:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186033

Or two Corsair SP120s:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181042

Would getting two of these fans in push pull offer any worthwhile temp reduction? I am currently running an AMD 965 @ stock settings though plan on upgrading to an Intel CPU in the future where I would consider doing light overclocking.

Fans aside, I am looking at getting one of these to use both 120mms:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162026

Any insight would be appreciated.

Edit:

Ordered two of these:

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-F12-PWM-Case-Fan/dp/B007YLUC0Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368390046&sr=8-2&keywords=arctic+120mm+co+pwm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-186-078&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo

Just one question, do they come with PWM splitters in the package? Looks like it does, but if someone can explain how the wires will connect with both fans I would appreciate it:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/picture/?src=/images/coolers/120mm-fan-roundup-1/08_acf12_cab_big.jpg

I am assuming that when using both fans, the yellow wired plug will not be in use.

 

[Abula]

Noctua NF-F12 PWM Cooling Fan - really good PWM fan with a very wide range of RPM (300-1500 via pwm, pure undervotling 700-1500), has good static pressure, and btw comes with the Y adapter you looking for according to amazon picture.

 

[Flogger23m]

Noctua NF-F12 PWM Cooling Fan - really good PWM fan with a very wide range of RPM (300-1500 via pwm, pure undervotling 700-1500), has good static pressure, and btw comes with the Y adapter you looking for according to amazon picture.

I have one Noctua (non PWM though) and I am satisfied with the quality. Though is the airflow/noise reduction on the NF-F12 PWM significantly better than the Corsair?

Total price of the two Noctuas would be $46, where as the Corsairs + the adapter would be $32. I am just wondering if there is a big enough difference between the Noctuas to justify the price increase.

Has anyone used both the Corsairs and Noctuas?

And are the newegg specs correct for those Arctic fans? It claims 57 CFM, which is significantly higher than the Corsairs. Obviously the cheapest of the three options; is the performance up to par with the Corsairs and Noctuas? Given the CFM it seems like a good buy, though is it considerably more noisy than the other two options?

 

[Jorona]

Just get the AC F12 CO versions. Double Ball Bearing, decent sound profile, and a decent price.

 

[DejaWiz]

Just get the AC F12 CO versions. Double Ball Bearing, decent sound profile, and a decent price.

This. I've got every fan mount in my case filled with the F12 fans and I had one on my Xigmatek Dark Knight before I switched to a mATX case. Can't go wrong for the money.

 

[d6bmg]

Just get any good fan(s) you like with descent performance and that meets your choice of styling & color.

 

[Flogger23m]

Thanks for the replies. I'll get the Arctic F12; the CFM per noise seems to be better than the Corsair counterpart.

 

[Flogger23m]

Just get the AC F12 CO versions. Double Ball Bearing, decent sound profile, and a decent price.

Got two of these, the CO PWM version:

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-F12-PWM-Case-Fan/dp/B007YLUC0Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368390046&sr=8-2&keywords=arctic+120mm+co+pwm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-186-078&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo

Just one question, do they come with PWM splitters in the package? Looks like it does, but if someone can explain how the wires will connect with both fans I would appreciate it:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/picture/?src=/images/coolers/120mm-fan-roundup-1/08_acf12_cab_big.jpg

I am assuming that when using both fans, the yellow wired plug will not be in use.

 

[aubsxc]

I am using several AC af12 fans without the double ball bearings and have been happy with them. You can sometimes find them for as little as $6 per fan if you buy a bundle of four.