Best Case Fans for Airflow – Having a high airflow fan does improve the overall cooling performance of the case and of the internal components. However, you have to compromise a little bit on the noise levels. These high CFM PC fans may not be the quietest performers because of their higher RPM but they are capable of moving or pushing a lot of air. Yes, there are a couple of high airflow fans that are pretty silent and have noise level ratings below 30 dBA, but they are generally more expensive and may fall short on performance compared to higher RPM fans.
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1.Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Pros & Cons
- High performance cooling fan, 120x120x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1700 RPM, max. 25.1 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
- Renowned NF-P12 high-end 120x25mm 12V fan, more than 100 awards and recommendations from international computer hardware websites and magazines, hundreds of thousands of satisfied users
- Pressure-optimised blade design with outstanding quietness of operation: high static pressure and strong CFM for air-based CPU coolers, water cooling radiators or low-noise chassis ventilation
- 1700rpm 4-pin PWM version with excellent balance of performance and quietness, supports automatic motherboard speed control (powerful airflow when required, virtually silent at idle)
- Streamlined redux edition: proven Noctua quality at an attractive price point, wide range of optional accessories (anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA adaptors, y-splitters, extension cables, etc.)
2.Cougar Hydraulic Vortex CF-V12SET-RGB
Pros & Cons
- Tri-directional lighting: in, front, out. The Vortex RGB hpb 120 fans’ 18 LEDs produce a bright spectacle in three directions. While most other backlit fans project their light only inwards and forward, Vortex RGB hpb 120 gives you a 180º viewing angle, covering all the area visible from outside your PC case.
- Patented frame Design. Optimized cooling (PWM). hydro-dynamic Bearing (HDB). the hydro-dynamic Bearing technology brings a triple benefit: increases the fan's useful life, allows it to operate with less noise and minimizes heat generation.
- 100 effects with Remote Control: customize your build’s appearance and change It at will with more than 100 impressive lighting effects. Choose colors, lighting patterns, brightness and speed with the included wireless controller and make your build truly yours!
- Make it bigger: the 3 included Vortex RGB hpb 120 fans can by themselves create a truly magical atmosphere, but some users want even more. Fear not! The COUGAR core box supports up to 8 RGB fans, and 4 RGB LED strips, enough to make your PC overflow with light.
- Support for direct motherboard connection: connect the Vortex RGB hpb 120 fans directly to the 5V RGB connectors of compatible motherboards and control them through its RGB system.
3.Corsair ML120 Pro
Pros & Cons
- Magnetic Bearing harnesses magnetic levitation technology to provide lower noise higher performance and a longer lifespan Air flow - 75 CFM Noise level - 35 0 decibels
- Custom Rotor Design delivers the perfect balance between high static pressure and high airflow operating flawlessly in the most challenging environments
- Extensive Control Range A 2 000 RPM control range gives you total control between silence and absolute performance
- Color Customization Replaceable corners mounted to anti-vibration rubber dampers allow you to match your fans with the rest of your build (Available separately in Red White and Blue)
4.Scythe Kaze Flex 120mm
Pros & Cons
- Sealed Precision Fluid Dynamic Bearing: the bearing and the spindle are made of high quality compressed metal and are lubricated by a special oil film resistant to temperatures of up to 250C° / 480F°. This drastically reduces friction, ensuring smooth operation and reduced wear, which results in long life span and silent operation.
- Included antivibration rubber pads which cover the tunnelless mounting holes. These decouplers effectively reduce possible vibrations and allow low-noise operation.
- Newly designed blade and frame contribute high airflow with low noise, ideally for computer case, radiator and CPU cooler. PWM control offers wide range fan speed for various application and system.
- Fan speed: 300±200~1200±10%, Airflow: 16.6~51.17CFM, Static Pressure: 0.0762~1.05 mm H₂O, Noise: 4.0~24.9dBA
- Fan dimension: 120x120x25mm, MTTF: 120,000hours, Connector: 4-Pin
5.NZXT AER RGB 2 – HF-28120-B1
Pros & Cons
- Performance engineered: These PWM static pressure fans are designed with a chamfered-intake and exhaust that boost overall airflow and pressure
- Uniquely Shaped: Custom engineered light guide creates stunning visual effects, with uniform light dispersion
- Winglet tips: Winglet designed fan blades minimize drag and further enhance fan performance
- Fluid dynamic bearing: Using patented fluid dynamic bearings(FDB) made of copper, FDB are designed to maintain consistent lubrication reducing bearing noise
- Disclaimer: RGB Fan and Controller required. Sold Separately
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Best Case Fans for Airflow – High static pressure fans may or may not generate high airflow, and even if they do then airflow is more focused with greater force so that air can penetrate in the small spaces and between the fins of the heatsink so that it can be cooled down quickly. On the other hand, airflow fans are used as case fans, both as intake or exhaust fans and their main job is to move large volume of hot air out from the case which is generated inside the case due to components (GPU, CPU, RAM, HDD, etc.), but if it is used as an intake fan then it has to bring large volume of cool air into the case.
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