Eleven-Way 120MM Fan Roundup

Wed 2008-04-09 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

Now I know what you’re thinking, a fan comparison? Boring! However, X-bit Labs has made some interesting discoveries while testing eleven quality 120MM fans.

Let’s see what they had to say:

“Summing up the results of our today’s test session I would like to say that by choosing the “proper” fan an overclocker can win about 6-8ºC on the maximum CPU or GPU temperature without increasing the noise level, which is pretty much the difference you get from a super-cooler vs. a good cooling system. However, to succeed in making the right choice you have to know the peculiarities of your cooler heatsink, the dependence of the efficiency on the static pressure created by the fan, the created airflow and its concentration or dissipation and a number of other important factors. The only way to find the true best fan for your needs is through practical experiments.”

Fans have never been a very ‘sexy’ component, however this article might just help change that perception. A 6-8ºC improvement is a huge difference. Now obviously finding the optimal fan for your particular cooler might be a difficult task for most users, but this roundup should definitely help you narrow down your options.

Click here to read the full article.

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