These fans have the common characteristic of reduced maximum operating speeds. This parameter directly affects the airflow and static pressure, which is lower than other fans. Even so, if we have a PC tower with an open front and it is located near the ground, this should not be a major problem.
Quiet fans recommended
These silent fans that we have chosen and that we would use in our equipment. These are solutions from recognized brands that largely meet the established requirements.
Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM
We do not let, for the moment, the Austrian manufacturer offer you another very interesting option. range chromax.Black is the adaptation of its classic fans to modern designs. They painted their classic fans black, to make them more “universal” than the brand’s typical color products. Plus, it includes support for the color anchor system they created to give them a bit more color.
About these fans, let’s say that they are a little more powerful than the previous ones and more versatile. They have a shutdown system for semi-passive systems, so they shut down when there is no load. The rotational speed, being PWM, varies between 450 RPM and 1850 RPM. This significantly increases the rotational speed of these fans, but the maximum sound volume is 23.9dBA and have a consumption of less than 1.6 W.
Also note that these fans are slim in profile. This means that these fans are more compact than other models, being only 15mm thick. Above all, it is ideal for compact PC chassis.
Corsair ML120 Pro
We don’t consider this manufacturer, which offers all sorts of components and peripherals, to need any introduction. Corsair has for years been one of the refrigeration industry leaders, with very good quality products. It has lighting that we can manage through the company’s software, the iCUE.
The truth is that it stands out for being one of the most powerful we have found so far. It works between 400 rpm and 1600 rpm, so we will have a huge airflow. The sound is fairly well done, reaching the 25dBjust within the margin we selected.
MARSGAMING MFXW
Of all the options we’ve seen, these are the ones that break the most with everything. They are distinguished, first of all, by being in White color, while the rest are either unusual colors or black. Plus, it’s one of the few quiet fans we’ve found with lighting.
Mars Gaming fans are characterized by a reduced frame design and argb lighting. This fan model is completely white, ideal if you want to mount a setup in this color. But, not everything is pretty about this fan and that is that it uses a three-pin connector, so does not offer PWM support. He has one fixed speed of 1100 RPMbut with a very low noise level, only 14dBA. The consumption also stands out, which is 1.8 W, the highest of all those chosen, which is due to the lighting it includes.
Other interesting models
There are other interesting fans on the market that can be interesting and that, logically, have a noise level below 25 dBA. Any one you choose is a great option as they are very good quality fans with very good performance.
Noctua NF-P12 Redux PWM
The Austrian manufacturer is widely recognized in the industry for offering some of the best refrigeration products. night generally offers visually unappealing colors, but its quality is widely recognized. Although he has started to open up to other colors, beyond the classic shades of brown and gray, he continues to bet on quality and avoid elements that do not add anything, such as RGB .
The Redux range of Noctua is characterized by being very good quality and low noise. All the fans of this range are grayish tones, at the moment the brand does not have them in other more “gaming” colors.
Regarding the characteristics of this fan, as its name suggests, it is PWM format. This means that the speed of rotation varies according to the needs of each moment. He has one minimum rotation speed of 300 RPM and reaches up to 1300 RPM. The best is the level of soundthat is to say of 19.8dBA with an apnea consumption of 0.6W.
Be quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM
We’re heading to another well-known component manufacturer, especially for their huge heatsinks and excellent power supplies. Among the products it offers, it has a range of very good quality and efficient fans. Point out that very recently they presented the Silent Wings 4, but at the moment they are hard to find on the market.
These fans feature a special blade design to generate a good air vortex that helps cool the components. Do these fans have a rotational speed up to 1450 RPM (the minimum is not indicated) with a maximum sound volume of 16.4dBA, that very well. A very good option to effectively cool our system with little noise.
NB-eLoop PWM Noise Blocker
Little known brand, but what it has in its favor is that it comes from german design, something that assures us of a fairly good quality. What stands out is that it comes in black or with a black chassis and colored blades, to suit everyone. It’s a pretty good option with quite a few good reviews on Amazon.
Said fan is 25mm thick which is standard in most fans. Something that I play in his favor is that he is dand PWM typebe able to work between 400 rpm and 1500 rpm. It has a very low noise level thanks to its special design, reaching only the 14dBit therefore becomes a more than interesting option.
We do not recommend that you buy
They are not intrinsically bad products, but they leave us with a lot of doubts or are products of no interest. Above all, these fans have the disadvantage of not having PWM support, so they operate at a fixed rotational speed.
here 12BK3-3
Of all the options we have, this one caught our attention. kit of three fans. It seems to have quite a few good reviews on Amazon, although some users complain that it’s louder than stated. The good thing is that if they are not what we expected, we can return them without major problems.
We have a kit of three low noise fans, ideal for any configuration. These three fans stand out for their total blackness, being a classic and simple design that combines with any material. These fans have one problem and that is that they are based on a three pin connector so they can only work on a Rotation speed 1200 rpm. The good thing is that they have a sound of as low as 19 dBA and a consumption of 1.44 W, which is not bad at all.
Akasa Silent Blue
It’s not even remotely the option we recommend, but it is economical and functional. For an old system or if we are mounting a home NAS with an old computer, this can be a good option. It also doesn’t feature a modern design, instead reminiscent of early fan modding.
This Akasa fan offers a three-pin connector, so no PWM type. Work all the time Speed 1200RPMbut the noise level is quite low, only 17.5dBA. Admittedly, it has some things that make it unattractive, like a fixed-speed fan, but it’s a very cheap fan, so it can be a good option anytime.
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