Fans: If not for the fresh air they provide, your computer would run out of steam at some point. Not infrequently underestimated, case fans play a key role in PC cooling. Used properly, they will help your system achieve long-lasting operation with maximum performance. Likewise, they can also be the cause of disturbances – be it through annoying noises or even the tragic heat death of other components. This means a case fan should be chosen with care and adapted to suit its specific purpose. Choices are not lacking, but which is the right fan for you?
Here ARCTIC, we split our fans into two product groups: the pressure-optimized P-series, and the high airflow F-series. The F fans are particularly suitable as case fans, while the P fans are designed especially for use on heat sinks, radiators and concealed housing inlets.
For a more in-depth comparison of our two fan series, click here. So, you‘ve decided between pressure-optimized and high airflow fans—now what? Here’s what to choose if you want a…
Basic fan
Reduced to the
essentials, but without sacrificing quality: our F and P standard models with
fixed speeds offer an excellent balance of effective cooling, quiet operation
and exceptionally good value for money.
Available in (diameter) sizes 80/90, 120 and 140 mm.
Barely audible fan Silent
Specially optimized for silent systems, this fan was designed with low fixed speed and inaudible 0.08 sone. Want to know the secret? At low fan speed, the engine noise is crucial. A German-engineered engine with an improved alloy/lubricant combination reduces friction and keeps operating noise to a minimum.
Available in sizes
80/90 (F series only), 120 and 140 mm.
Fan with manual/custom control PWM
Thanks to its 4-pin connector, fan speed can be controlled via pulse-width modulation or PWM. Depending on the workload, the speed can be customly set to always guarantee the maximum cooling capacity with minimum noise.
Available in sizes
80/90 (F series only) 120 and 140 mm.
Fan with temperature sensor TC
The highlight of this
fan series is a separate temperature sensor. This sits at the end of a long
cable and can be placed anywhere in the housing where the most heat is
generated. It determines the ideal speed of the fan without PWM signal and
ensures the lowest possible noise level with, of course, good cooling
performance.
Available in sizes
80/90 (F series only), 120 and 140 mm.
Fan with distribution cable PWM PST
Thanks to innovative
PWM sharing technology (PST), several fans can be daisy-chained together with
just one PWM signal. Here‘s how connected fans rotate in unison: evenly quiet in phases with low
load; simultaneous and fast when necessary; and always extremely effective.
Available in sizes 80/90
(F series only), 120 and 140 mm.
Want to see PWM PST in
action? Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vw2QWWgdvI
Continuous operation fan PWM PST CO
Robustness is necessary
here: CO (“Continuous Operation”) fans cool 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week– making them ideal for servers, for example. The premium quality of the
double ball bearing reduces friction and, consequently, reduces wear and tear.
Compared to standard models, the service life is five times longer.
Available with PWM
PST in sizes 80/90 (F series only), 120 and 140 mm.
Fan with vibration
absorption PRO
Patented Solution:
ARCTIC’s PRO fans feature a vibration-damping design that absorbs vibrations
from the fan within
the mount, providing the ultimate in smoothness. Due to the unique frame,
however, only one-sided attachment is possible.
Available with TC
& PWM PST in sizes 80, 90 and 120 mm (F series only).
With a focus on
design (available in multiple color options), ultra-low-vibration operation and
a particularly wide speed range, these high-speed fans are tailored to meet the
needs of gamers.
Available with PWM PST sizes in 120 mm and 140 mm.
Text: Tamy Kahlert