[SOLVED] Is the new Arctic F12 PWM White better than the old one?

[dhal277]

I saw that there is a new all white version, but I couldn't find anything about if it has the same motor or it's a refresh. I read it here that the P12 version has a better, more silent motor compared to F12.

https://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM-PST-White/ACFAN00198A


Shall I give it a chance or just buy P12 PWM instead?

 

[velocityg4]

Looking at the motor diagram for the new F12. It appears to be the exact same fan as the old F12. Just a different color.

While I can't say if the F12 is louder than the P12. As I've only owned the old Black and White F12 PWM PST. I've bought a lot of them. As they are such excellent fans for the price. They have good static pressure. I'd consider them quiet.

I chose them initially. As they were in a detailed review comparing multiple different fans. What struck me was how good their airflow was in constrained conditions (through a radiator). Plus how quiet they were in the review for said amount of airflow. They had a better airflow to noise ratio than premium fans costing two to three times as much.

I'd consider them worth the risk. Just get the value 5-pack. The daisy chaining feature is great. Plus I prefer all case fans to be the same model. So there isn't any airflow or pressure discrepancies in intake or exhaust. Except for liquid coolers. I'd continue to use whatever was included with the cooler.

 

[rubix_1011]

What will it be used for?

P class fans are used for static pressure, such as dense heatsinks or radiators.
F class fans are used for high airflow, such as would be used for case airflow without substantial use of air filter or flow restriction (ex: works best with minimal blockage)

 

[dhal277]

I ended up buying 1-1 from each to see which one is better