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arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
I've been able to find some good deals on F12-PWM's and S12A-PWM's, 20-22 bucks, not bad.
People compare the DB rating of fans but seldom consider the "sound" the fan makes. The tone can make a significant difference, even at the same DB level. The Noc's have a pleasing sound to my ears. I have some CM sickles that have slightly better DB rating but hurt my ears. The Aerocool Shark Black Edition 120's are nice sounding.
Noctuas are good (I have 8 now) but their airflow is much less than say a Corsair SP1 or Cougar Vortex. They are a lot quieter due to lower RPMs, most I hear is the air passing through, not motor noise.