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Price: $15.99 - $9.99
(as of Dec 05, 2024 07:50:09 UTC – Details)
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ARCTIC, a leading manufacturer of PC coolers and components, initiated and continues to shape the trend towards quiet cooling systems.
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The Cooler Way
Silent and powerful
Ideal for server environments
Performance thermal interface
Product Dimensions : 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98 inches; 6.5 ounces
Item model number : ACFAN00280A
Date First Available : January 12, 2023
Manufacturer : ARCTIC
ASIN : B09VDNKL4G
Country of Origin : China
Fluid Dynamic Bearing: Long service life, silent operation at low speeds and powerful performance at maximum speed.
DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE: Due to the high static pressure, the fan guarantees efficient cooling even with increased air resistance. Suitable for use on heat sinks & radiators
WIDE RPM RANGE: Thanks to the 4-pin connector, the speed can be controlled via PWM. Below 5 % PWM the fan stands still, above 5 % it is infinitely variable between 200-3300 rpm
PROVEN FAN DESIGN: The closed ring fan wheel enables low-vibration rotation at high speeds and strong resistances while maintaining high static pressure
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE: Most powerful 120 mm fan, 25 years of experience, direct customer support, many years of spare parts supply, CO2 neutral company
Customers say
Customers like the air volume, value for money, and performance of the electronic component fan. They mention it moves a remarkable amount of air, is super good for the price, and performs well. Some are satisfied with the cooling performance and speed. However, some customers differ on the noise level and build quality.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Shao –
Impressive performance
I am running 2 of these newer FDB version on a 240 rad setup, and they are really good. For idle temps, I have them running 1900-2000rpm, and they are very quiet. At that speed, they are moving a remarkable amount of air. If they spin up to about 2500 they become somewhat audible, but not crazy so. At full speed, about 3200rpm on my system, they are notably louder, but moving an insane amount of air, the static pressure is phenomenal. These replaced a pair of old Akasa Vipers, which are great fans, but clearly not in the same league as these P12 Max fans.
Elann –
A Misunderstood Fan.
The Arctic P12 Max is a misunderstood fan. While it is not leagues better than the original Arctic P12, the price has remained fair and competitive at just $10, while performing as well in some scenarios as fans that are three times its price.Arctic’s engineering is some kind of wizardry because they have managed to capture the computer fan market at a low price point, while punching above its weight.Pros:1. Quiet at 1200 RPM and lower – I expect some PC builders are looking to make their PC system “cool and quiet.” The P12 Max runs quiet at around 1200 RPM or lower. Above that and it starts to kick into high gear and its sound profile becomes more noticeable.2. Moves a lot of air – at 1200 RPM and lower, to keep it cool and quiet, the P12 Max does move a lot of air. I tested the P12 Max and the Noctua NF-A12x25 as an intake fan and they both move about the same amount of air “to the touch.” I had my hand in front of these fans and they move about the same amount of airflow. The A12x25 was set at nearly 1300RPM and the P12 Max was set at just 1100RPM.3. Air Capacity is 3300 RPM – if you are running a server or a system that is on 24/7, then the P12 Max is suited for that job. Arguably, it is a “peak performance” fan and it shines at higher RPMs. I would say it becomes very efficient at the 2000 RPM point.4. Vibration Rubber Pads – the original P12 did not have rubber pads. This significantly reduces the vibration created by the motor. Sometimes the vibration of the fan against the PC case is often times misinterpreted as the motor’s noise, or even other noise profile such as whining, grating, humming sounds. To get a good ear of its noise profile, put your ear next to the fan and you will be able to hear its noise profile. This is independent of the vibration sound and they are not the same noise.5. P12 Max as an Intake Fan – I tested the A12x25 and P12 Max as an intake fan and the P12 Max wins this around by a good percentage. My GPU temps fell by a 2-3 degrees (Celcius) compared to the A12x25, at a lower RPM.6. Price – unbeatable price and the P12 and P12 Max are in a league of its own. Arctic engineering continues to impress me. While I am constantly open to fans by other companies such as Noctua, it is a marvelous feat by Arctic in every regard. I use a Noctua A12x25 as a CPU heatsink fan (improved temps over the Noctua F12) and Arctic P12 and P12 Max as intake and exhaust.Some people may wonder why I am using a static pressure fan as a case fan. Intake fans need to move air through the mesh and dust filter at the front panel. For exhaust, not so much. The differences are negligible if one is going for a 120MM fan setup to keep their system cool and quiet. Arguably, you could find 140MM fans that are quiet, but it is difficult to keep the system cool and quiet without revving up the fans.This was my intention with my new build that I put together in December 2023. Finding the best sound or noise profile, while keeping my PC cool and quiet became my new rabbit hole. It was well worth it as I found two incredibly good fans in the Arctic P12 Max and Noctua NF-A12x25. Both fans that work well together in a positive pressure PC system.Do I have any negative remarks?If you are reading this, you probably want to know if the dual ball bearing is noisy as some claim. Personally, and maybe I was lucky with this unit, it isn’t any louder than the original P12. The original P12’s fluid dynamic bearing may be arguably quieter than the dual ball bearing to some ears. Everyone’s hearing ability and sensitivity levels are different.I have high sensory and I am extremely sensitive to noise, sound signatures, and noise profiles. The P12 and P12 Max have different noise profiles. They are completely different. The P12 is more like a low noise version of a fish tank pump. And the P12 Max sounds a little “sandy.” I think the P12 Max is more tolerable and less grating to the ear. I listened to both fans with my ear touching the front panel and the exhaust. In conclusion, I prefer the P12 Max over the P12.To note, I have my PC under the desk and I still hear the fans that is about 3 feet away. That’s how sensitive my hearing is, but it is barely noticeable. Sometimes, it does not even sound like my PC is on if I am doing light work on my PC such as watching a movie, web browsing, and the like.Not really. Any negative remark would be pushing toward being nitpicking. Not that the P12 Max is perfect. It’s not perfect. No fan is perfect. For its price point and ability to perform as a case fan and static pressure fan, it’s hard to beat the P12 Max.Understand what you are trying to achieve with your cooling setup. Do you want peak performance with your system running 24/7? Or do you want a cool and quiet PC with optimal settings? For me, it was not about running my system 24/7 with fans at 2000+ RPM. I wanted to achieve an air-cooled system that is quiet with good airflow.I hope that my review was hopeful. Thank you for reading.
Routt-Boerl, D –
Exactly as expected and wanted.
Perfect for my gaming rig. Keeps internal temps down and airflow very high. Good positive pressure.One thing to be aware of, they can get loud. Especially at max RPMs. Usually just a low, almost inaudible drone. But when pushed, the sound really picks up.Update: after having these installed a playing for multiple sessions, I can say that I love these fans. They spin up very loudly on startup, like a jet engine getting ready for takeoff. But that only lasts a few seconds. Once the system initializes, they calm back down to something like a overhead room fan. I’ve played multiple AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, and MSFS2020 with all graphics set on maximum. Occasionally, they pickup volume again, but nothing distracting, and certainly nothing that can’t be ignored. The tradeoff for me is that these keep my system very cool and the amount of positive pressure in my case is wonderful.
American Goth –
They have a single purpose and do it well.
These fans are optimized to blow more than a normal amount of air into a restricted path. At that, and only that, they succeed.I have six of them, and they all have the same pros and cons:The pros:1) If used as an exhaust or an unfiltered intake fan, they move a better than normal amount of air. You can feel the difference on your hand. As exhaust through a radiator, they work very well.2.) They are almost as quiet as a normal Arctic fan.3.) They are inexpensive.The cons:1) They don’t suck through a filter very well at all. In fact, they are worse than a normal Arctic fan in that setup.2) At maximum speed, they have an annoying high-pitched whine.3) Like the rest of their Arctic brethren, they are fragile. You’d better use a pair of grill guards with each. Internal wire or external finger, if contact is made, you will lose a blade. Maybe even some blood, these things are sharp.Having said all of that, I like them. Any better fan would cost 3-4 times as much. I use them wherever I need a fan blowing into a restricted space or I need more air in an unfiltered location.Radiators, exhaust, air coolers, with grills where needed.Just inspect them upon arrival and treat them gently and you’ll be fine.
cesar –
Kind of Recommended
The p12 is barley loud, but its does a great job for it. easy to installation & build quality are good. it also look nice.
G. Verall –
These fans are great
I installed all five in a server chassis to replace some incredibly loud industrial fans.These push enough air, with enough pressure to easily cool down the machine. They do it MUCH more quietly than the fans they replaced, and there is no competition for this level of performance at this price. These are great fans at a great price.I’ve spent 30$ on a set of noctuas more than once. Try these first.
Amber Marcum –
Loud, but they move a TON of air
Great fans if you don’t care about noise and only want as much air shoved into your case as possible. Personally I had to switch to Be Quite! which don’t move as much air but are undetectable even at full speed.
Amazon Customer –
Replaced my AIO fans and front case fans with these. Loud at 3300rpm but you don’t need them to run at 3300rpm. Fans have diminishing returns after a certain speed. Don’t daisy chain too many to a single fan header on your motherboard. Requires more power then most other 120mm fans. If you have a fan hub or controller which uses separate power like from a SATA power cable. Then your good. Amazing 120mm fans for a great price.
Darren –
I am used to computer fans that move a bit of air but not enough to blow dust. I am impressed, this fan does a lot better! I can feel it blowing on me.
No se cómo no encontré este producto antes… De 5 estrellas y mucho más. –
No se cómo no encontré ese producto antes, es calidad garantizada.
Marcia –
Incrédula por los comentarios negativos decidà probar con dos ventiladores y, en mi caso, funcionaron justo como esperaba, por eso decidà comprar dos más!PROS:Estética de 10.Totalmente configurable en una PB AP-B560M-A.Entregan hasta 3450 rpm.Dentro de una temperatura ambiente de 28°C logran mantener la temperatura de mi *CPU oscilante a los 30°C (carga normal) y hasta 45°C – 55°C (modo turbo).El modo “Silent” es realmente silencioso.En cuanto a la relación costo-beneficio todo correcto.CONTRAS:Sà hacen ruido cuando funcionan a su máxima velocidad, pero, supongo que es normal para la velocidad que llegan a alcanzar.* Logré mantener esas temperaturas, en un CPU i7-11700, porque poseo un disipador torre Arctic Freezer 34 Esports y le adapté dos ventiladores de estos. La configuración de la corriente de aire es de adelante hacia atrás: 1 frontal, 2 CPU y 1 trasero.Pienso que a los usuarios a los que no les funcionaron los ventiladores quizá es porque sus Placas Base no son del todo compatibles con PWM… HabrÃa que actualizar el BIOS o comprar una PB más reciente.En resumen, me encuentro muy contenta con la adquisición de estos 4 ventiladores! El disipador torre que tengo nunca me ha fallado; por lo tanto, considero que Arctic es una empresa comprometida con la satisfacción de sus clientes; esto anterior, a pesar de ciertos comentarios, hizo que comprara los ventiladores.Gracias, Arctic! Ahora solo espero que duren funcionando los 6 años que ustedes prometen! Aunque quizá para ese entonces ya haya comprado otros más hahaha
danish khan –
amazing quality and performance