Arctic S12038-4K: Massive fan for harsh conditions

A totally different type of fan than the ones we normally deal with. The Arctic S12038-4K is designed for high-performance servers, which is also reflected in its features. Very high airflow is provided by as much as 4000 rpm. And in order to ensure that the cooling performance does not drop significantly even through obstacles, the “extreme” Arctic fan has a profile that is as thick as 38 mm. Read more “Arctic S12038-4K: Massive fan for harsh conditions” »

Elegant first. The Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice is a neat piece

Gigabyte has put together a fan that combines ARGB LEDs, clever daisy chaining using connectors in the frame, and very good results on radiators. All of that for an attractive price. The design of the Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice seems to be optimized for use on radiators in particular. In fact, these are the cheapest ARGB fans with daisy chaining and this kind of efficiency that we’ve ever tested. Read more “Elegant first. The Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice is a neat piece” »

BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105): Silent, efficient, okay price

Some fans are “too expensive”, others suffer from several technical imperfections. Naturally, these come from being made cheaper, but there is also an attempt to strike a sort of… balance. This, for example, from BeQuiet!, with its Pure Wings models. We compared the latest variants with serial number 3 (Pure Wings 3) in detail with massive competition in 120mm format. And they can be described as the most perfect in history. Undoubtedly. Read more “BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105): Silent, efficient, okay price” »

DeepCool FT12: Evolution in 120mm format

With the FT12 fans, DeepCool has departed somewhat from the aerodynamic design of the older FK120 models, which is also reflected in their different functioning. In some ways it’s a change for the better, in some ways for the worse, but overall the fans are attractive. One of the reasons is the unconventional design, which allows you to see inside the motor. The housing is in fact clear and you can also light up underneath. Read more “DeepCool FT12: Evolution in 120mm format” »

Take a guess: How do Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans vibrate?

Although very low, we did observe some vibration even with the Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans. However, one question still remains unanswered, namely, how much range can there be in the observed vibrations across samples. We will focus on this in the coming weeks, and you can make your own guesses about the range of vibrations. The most accurate of you will then win… yes, the Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM. Read more “Take a guess: How do Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans vibrate?” »

DeepCool FT14: More revealing (than others) and more capable

It took years, but finally DeepCool managed to modernize its fans in the 140mm format as well. The DeepCool FT14s present themselves with very attractive specs – both the airflow and static pressure are above standard, but the key is how these fans will fare in practice compared to competing models. What makes the FT14 visually different from those at first glance is that you can see inside the motor. Read more “DeepCool FT14: More revealing (than others) and more capable” »

Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM: Finally a first-class 140mm fan

The range of 140mm fans is now expanded by the Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM. The wait for this model was very long, but finally, after various hardships, everything was brought to a successful end. This, by the way, is also indicated by our in-depth tests, from which the NF-A14x25 G2 fan takes away the “best” results across many usage scenarios. This is also due to the significant innovations in the aerodynamic design. Read more “Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM: Finally a first-class 140mm fan” »

We wrote 7 years ago. Tests you may have overlooked

Some articles become obsolete faster, others are relevant for a long time. Such, more durable ones usually do not focus on a specific product, but on a topic as a whole, with a pinch of generality. Articles like this have always been given space around here, since the beginning of HWCooling, and it probably doesn’t hurt to bring them up again. Well, at least as part of this selection which would be a shame to miss forever. Read more “We wrote 7 years ago. Tests you may have overlooked” »

Noctua on measuring fan noise: Different angles, different results

Noise measurements are an extremely complex topic. Imagine you have ten different sound sources. The noise from each will radiate through the space in different ways, and measuring ‘which is the noisiest’ and coming up with a clear verdict on that is a really hard nut to crack. To give you a better idea, we’ve interviewed Noctua. Different measurement techniques yield potentially different and sometimes contradictory conclusions. Read more “Noctua on measuring fan noise: Different angles, different results” »

Noctua NF-A14x25r on a radiator. Tested with DIY frame

Due to the atypical spacing of the mounting holes for its format, the new Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans cannot be installed in 140mm positions as standard. You need a conversion frame for that, and one such frame was designed, made and sent to us by an HWCooling reader. So, we were able to simulate and test one of the most anticipated fans of recent years (NF-A14x25 G2 PWM) already now. Read more “Noctua NF-A14x25r on a radiator. Tested with DIY frame” »

DeepCool also brings new ARGB fans to Gamescom (2024)

Starting August 21, DeepCool, among others, will be among the vendors at Gamescom 2024. There will be a lot of cooling hardware at their booth that you haven’t been able to come in contact with yet because it’s not sold yet. But now you can come and see live, for example, fans from the FT or FD series (with ARGB LED) and a good attraction is also the Assassin IV VC Vision and many more, still shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Read more “DeepCool also brings new ARGB fans to Gamescom (2024)” »

DeepCool FT: Robust impeller and three-phase torque

Regarding the new FT series fans, DeepCool talks about increased development efforts and more extensive changes in the approach to the build. Not only has there been a densification of the impeller, but also that everything is now built around a three-phase torque motor. The latter has up to 12 stator slots, which are illuminated by white LEDs. In this respect, the overall design is really quite original. Read more “DeepCool FT: Robust impeller and three-phase torque” »

Low profile in 80mm format. Arctic released the P8 Slim PWM PST

Primarily for the needs of very small computer systems, Arctic has expanded its range of low-profile fans. It did this with the P8 Slim PWM PST, which is not only low-profile, it keeps its dimensions smaller in the remaining two axes as well. With 80 mm it copies well, for example, minimalist cases for Raspberry Pi and similar single-board computers. This small fan has a blade count above Arctic’s standards. Read more “Low profile in 80mm format. Arctic released the P8 Slim PWM PST” »

Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (ARGB) Reverse: A nicer look? Yes, but…

This is a first – a fan with the leading edges of the impeller blades on the opposite side to normal ones. This is primarily done for a better view of “fans without stator struts” in cases with glass side panels. In addition, such an unconventional design also has quite clear and measurable advantages and disadvantages, also in terms of functional characteristics. Let’s take everything in turn. Read more “Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (ARGB) Reverse: A nicer look? Yes, but…” »

What to expect from Noctua’s new top-end CPU coolers (and fans)?

Well, after all! The NH-D15 G2 cooler will no longer be on Noctua’s roadmaps. Neither will the separate pack of 140mm NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans it uses. Both Noctua’s new flagship cooler and the first fans from the new generation are on their way to stores. This comes after years of development and detailed tuning. We can now take a look at the key elements involved with these cooling components. Read more “What to expect from Noctua’s new top-end CPU coolers (and fans)?” »

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