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  1. Not a guru
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    case fans


    arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
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  3. madcratebuilder
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    Not a guru said:
    arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
    Difference in what? Price, RPM, airflow, acoustic level, static pressure, warranty, all things you should consider.

    What is the intended use for this fan?
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  4. linnemeyerhere
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    Noctua wins every column except price !
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  6. madcratebuilder
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    linnemeyerhere said:
    Noctua wins every column except price !


    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.
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  7. Britton30
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    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.
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