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arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
windows 7 ultimate 64bit
CPU
amd fx 4100
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 R2.0
Memory
corsair xm3 2x2gb
Graphics Card(s)
amd radeon hd 6870
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung s22c300
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
PSU
corsair cx500
Case
antec one s
Cooling
corsair a70
Keyboard
10 years old made in china keyboard
Mouse
thinkpad
Internet Speed
8mbps
Antivirus
malwarebytes
Browser
google chrome
Other Info
cost = £380.34
Not a guru said:
arctic cooling f12 pwm vs noctua nf-f12. how much difference
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Difference in what? Price, RPM, airflow, acoustic level, static pressure, warranty, all things you should consider.

What is the intended use for this fan?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom, Dell and Lenono LT's
OS
Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
CPU
AMD and Intell, 9590, 8350, i5 3570k
Motherboard
CFVFZ, GA990FXA, Z77e-itx
Memory
Corsair G Skill
Graphics Card(s)
Crossfired Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X, ASUS R9 280X TOP
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2770SMH 27" / ViewSonic VX2433 LCD 24"
Screen Resolution
1080i HD
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 Pro
OCZ Agility 3's
OCZ Vector's
WD's Blue, red, green, Velociraptors
Seagate USB3 & Hybrid's
ASUS Blu-Ray
ASUS DVD
PSU
Corsair AX1200i, Seasonice 850 Gold
Case
Cooler Master HAF 922 & HAF 932, Lian Li Train case.
Cooling
Air, Glacer 240L expanded, custom EK loop with duel D5's
Keyboard
Microsoft SideWinder X4 USB Keyboard / Logitech 250 PS2
Mouse
Logitech G500 / MS wireless 5000
Internet Speed
Best of 5ms / 75+ dn / 12+ up More or less.
Antivirus
MS esentials-MalwareBytes
Browser
Firefox Chromebook
Noctua wins every column except price !
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
linnemeyerhere said:
Noctua wins every column except price !
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:D

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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom, Dell and Lenono LT's
OS
Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
CPU
AMD and Intell, 9590, 8350, i5 3570k
Motherboard
CFVFZ, GA990FXA, Z77e-itx
Memory
Corsair G Skill
Graphics Card(s)
Crossfired Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X, ASUS R9 280X TOP
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2770SMH 27" / ViewSonic VX2433 LCD 24"
Screen Resolution
1080i HD
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 Pro
OCZ Agility 3's
OCZ Vector's
WD's Blue, red, green, Velociraptors
Seagate USB3 & Hybrid's
ASUS Blu-Ray
ASUS DVD
PSU
Corsair AX1200i, Seasonice 850 Gold
Case
Cooler Master HAF 922 & HAF 932, Lian Li Train case.
Cooling
Air, Glacer 240L expanded, custom EK loop with duel D5's
Keyboard
Microsoft SideWinder X4 USB Keyboard / Logitech 250 PS2
Mouse
Logitech G500 / MS wireless 5000
Internet Speed
Best of 5ms / 75+ dn / 12+ up More or less.
Antivirus
MS esentials-MalwareBytes
Browser
Firefox Chromebook
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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
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