Endorfy Fortis 5 Black ARGB: (Quite) a bit of light in the dark

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

Results: Threshold of audibility (31 dBA)

With the Fortis 5 Black ARGB cooler, it’s not enough to just note that it has a backlit fan compared to the Fortis 5 Black. There are more specifics that shape its characteristics. It’s not visible on the external features, because the stated parameters are the same as those of the non-ARGB model, but we’ve come across a few differences when dissecting the results. And we can certainly write about remarkable differences that are worth reflecting on.

Results: Threshold of audibility (31 dBA)







Spectral analysis of noise

Why is there a missing value in the chart? The reason is that the cooler could no longer handle the load in the specified mode. Control to lower noise levels fails for reasons such as an overly noisy liquid cooler pump or a whining fan motor.


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