Author: Ľubomír Samák

Why is Gamers Nexus “stringing” its audience? Possible reasons

Blogs, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

They promised, collected money from people, and it has now actually been nearly five years since the Gamers Nexus team announced uncompromising fan testing. Yet those tests still have not materialized, and public questions on the subject are often ignored by the creators. As always, there are multiple possible scenarios as to what may have happened. In the following article, all that remains is speculation about how things may be unfolding. Read more “Why is Gamers Nexus “stringing” its audience? Possible reasons” »

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans now also available in black

Cooling, Fans, News | | Ľubomír Samák

For users who do not like the original brown-and-beige color scheme, Noctua is releasing NF-A12x25 G2 fans in the chromax.black variant. This combines more visually attractive styling with the exceptional aerodynamic properties associated with top-tier positions in charts measuring relative airflow per unit of noise. Yes, the foundation remains the highest possible cooling performance at the lowest possible noise level. Read more “Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans now also available in black” »

Endorfy Corona 120 Reverse: Attractive mainly visually

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

You’ve already seen the tests of the Endorfy Corona 120 fans, and now we’re adding results for the “reverse” variants. The aerodynamic design is essentially the same—just… reversed. The emphasis on visual appeal is therefore even stronger. The colorful lighting is complemented by an element intended to make the result even more striking. You won’t see the stator struts interfering with the appearance. Read more “Endorfy Corona 120 Reverse: Attractive mainly visually” »

What would you like to know from Computex 2026? Let us know!

News | | Ľubomír Samák

Slowly but surely, Taiwan is approaching. We want to bring you interesting material, but that means different things for everyone. We have our own vision, you might have another, which is why we now present the opportunity to let us know everything you’re interested in. We’ll try to find room to ask the right people and possibly document everything—including photos. If you have a question, you can seize the opportunity. Read more “What would you like to know from Computex 2026? Let us know!” »

Analysis: Which PC fans vibrate the least?

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

So which ones? Vibrations of more than a hundred PC fans collected in one place, in both 120 mm and 140 mm formats—the ones most widely used among PC builders. Some models vibrate more, others less, or not at all. The scenarios vary, as is natural. The task is to make sense of it all based on exact measurements. These are compiled into clear graphs. Yes, you’ve seen them before. Read more “Analysis: Which PC fans vibrate the least?” »

Endorfy Corona 120: Only the (ARGB) ring visible in the dark

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

From the models still sold under the SilentiumPC brand, the Corona fans have come a long way. They are still more “showy” than “efficient,” although even in their primary function they don’t fall behind as much as you might expect (even if airflow per unit of noise is lower…). Their loyalty to the ring‑style light guide remains. Together with ARGB LEDs, it frames the fan’s impeller—and it really does look good. What do you think? Read more “Endorfy Corona 120: Only the (ARGB) ring visible in the dark” »

„Fishtank“ cases and Corona fans—Endorfy’s new hardware

Fans, News | | Ľubomír Samák

The Poles bring good news—new cases and fans are hitting the market. Price‑wise, we’re talking mid‑range, though in practice this leans more toward the lower segment. In Endorfy’s lineup, however, these products sit relatively high, given the company’s strategy of producing well‑priced hardware. The view into the Aquarium cases is genuinely wide, and you can also look forward to the results of Endorfy’s new fans. Read more “„Fishtank“ cases and Corona fans—Endorfy’s new hardware” »

Endorfy Stratus 140 White ARGB: Great, apart from high vibrations

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Low price also applies when it comes to the Stratus 140 White ARGB fans. Considering the presence of vivid ARGB lighting, there aren’t many cheaper models in the 140 mm category. Its excellent aerodynamic characteristics are held back by one thing only, and that’s higher vibration levels, and it doesn’t appear to be a “one‑off sample issue”—as usual, our detailed testing is based on multiple units. Still, the trade-off seems to be worth it. Read more “Endorfy Stratus 140 White ARGB: Great, apart from high vibrations” »

Beware of Thermal Hero! Attractive products, but…

News | | Ľubomír Samák

Communication, trust, and fair dealing are fundamental. Only after that come detailed methodologies or anything else… Thermal Hero failed in this regard, did not honor what was agreed upon, and we want to use this opportunity to warn anyone who might be tempted to believe in something great. Yes, their liquid metal Metalliq looks that way, but if… let’s call it “other things” don’t work, then having a captivating product simply isn’t enough. Read more “Beware of Thermal Hero! Attractive products, but…” »

Asus ProArt PF120: The most efficient fan at low noise level

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

It wants to go head‑to‑head with the Phanteks T30-120 fan, while also having a slight edge in every respect. That’s Asus’s marketing—and now comes reality in HWCooling’s in‑depth analysis. The ProArt PF120 fans are truly something exceptional and worth paying attention to. High cooling efficiency and elegant daisy‑chaining are just the beginning. The overall design of Asus’s fans is impressive. Read more “Asus ProArt PF120: The most efficient fan at low noise level” »

Interview with Noctua: Thermosiphon liquid cooler aims high

Cooling, Interview | | Ľubomír Samák

We interviewed a Noctua representative who revealed many details about the direction of this company’s cooling components. Do you already know everything about Noctua fans? Or do you have an idea of how far the cooling performance of pump-less liquid coolers will go? This and much more (hopefully of interest) was covered in the interview. The information that emerged is compiled within this article. Read more “Interview with Noctua: Thermosiphon liquid cooler aims high” »

ID-Cooling AT-120-K: Ring below blade tips?

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

The first ID-Cooling fan in our database, and it immediately features one unconventional element—the blade ring is positioned differently than usual. Its placement bellow the blade tips is typical of high-speed fans, and the AT-120-K model indeed spins at very high speeds. Despite that, it can also be significantly slowed down while maintaining attractive cooling efficiency even at lower noise levels. And all of this comes at an attractive price point. Read more “ID-Cooling AT-120-K: Ring below blade tips?” »

Is Noctua bribing HWCooling? Definitely not! :)

Cooling, News | | Ľubomír Samák

We have encountered the claim several times that we somehow favor Noctua. To avoid any speculation, we can state this very clearly: no one has ever influenced any HWCooling tests, neither Noctua nor others. There have been attempts from other brands, but that’s simply not something we would entertain. The tests at HWCooling are best described as “unbiased content.” Read more “Is Noctua bribing HWCooling? Definitely not! :)” »

Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition awaits testing: A preview with details

PC cases, Preview | | Ľubomír Samák

After long preparations, the Antec Flux Pro case with Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans is finally here. This promises exceptionally efficient system cooling optimized for the lowest possible noise while still delivering sufficient airflow. We’ll find out how it performs later, but you can already get an idea of what to expect from the available materials, including both overall and detailed photos. Read more “Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition awaits testing: A preview with details” »

Antec Storm 120: Efficient in the middle price class

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

After many years, we finally managed to get our hands on the Antec Storm 120. That is, 120 mm fans combining an attractive (and efficient) geometry with good price accessibility. Although these are not outright cheap fans, the price is still relatively low. The result is quite appealing. Don’t look for technical perfection here, but “for that kind of money” it is good. Especially if you also value other things than the price/performace ratio. Read more “Antec Storm 120: Efficient in the middle price class” »

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