Too inaccessible for “ordinary” readers? That is how our fan testing is sometimes described, and we understand why. That is exactly why the following initiative exists—we will try to ensure everyone can quickly orient themselves around which of the many available fans makes the most sense under specific circumstances. More expensive, cheaper—there is room for everything. And of course, you can also ask questions. Read more “Which fan to choose—and when? From premium to budget models”
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”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The last one arrived with a complete portfolio. Read more “New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 7—Formula V Line”
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”
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?”
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! :)”
Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The sixth is inspired by Norse mythology. Read more “New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 6—Valkyrie”
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”
Efficient ARGB fans are rare—especially when, in addition to a low price, they also offer a less common variant. In this case we mean white materials, from which the illuminated Stratus fans are made. To begin with, here is an analysis of these fans in the physical 120 mm format. Prepare for tests packed with details that this article brings. A serious candidate for selection? Absolutely. Read more “Endorfy Stratus 120 White ARGB: Illuminated, inexpensive, efficient”
Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The fifth is best described as ferocious. Read more “New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 5—Ocypus”
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