The impeller is oriented so that, in the installed position, nothing visually obstructs the view. This refers to the stator struts, which can otherwise “spoil” the appearance. But this is not just about looks—it is about combining them with the efficient geometry of the proven five-blade design with a stabilizing ring (familiar from the P12 A-RGB). It is not exactly the same design, though, if only because what used to be behind the impeller is now in front of it.
Results: Cooling performance per watt, static pressure
Explanatory note: Measurements of static pressure at fixed noise levels help determine how efficiently each fan performs under identical acoustic conditions. Since we also record power consumption during these tests, we can determine which fan is not only more effective in terms of cooling but also more energy-efficient. In other words, the data shows which fan produces higher static pressure per unit of power consumed.
Why is a value sometimes missing for a fan? There can be several reasons. Most commonly, it’s because the fan couldn’t be regulated to the target noise level. Some fans have higher minimum RPM (or they spin slowly but have an excessively noisy motor), or they are simply slower models that can’t reach higher decibel thresholds. Results are also omitted from graphs if the impeller scrapes against the mesh of a nylon filter. In such cases, we classify the combination as incompatible. And of course, a zero in the graphs naturally appears in situations where we record an actual 0.00. This often occurs at extremely low speeds when obstacles are present or during vibration measurements.
Hmm, the 100th fan in the database—counting 140 mm models as well. On Thursday, we’ll do a kind of recap or summary, where all fans tested so far will appear together in the charts. 🙂