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These new Arctic P12 Max are further proof of the good work done by the Arctic engineering and R&D department, since they have managed to create a fan that, despite being the fastest in its catalog with 3,300 RPM, does not it is excessively noisy and in return offers performance beyond any doubt. In addition, with the simplicity that has always characterized this manufacturer, we do not have RGB or extra flourishes beyond what most users really want and need, something that also helps to offer these P12 Max at a very competitive price: €12.99 per unit.
times more intensity than 70 dBA. It can damage the eardrums if it is exposed for more than 8 hours. The P12 Max combines the best of every world. The excellent Noise-to-Performance ratio the P12 already had, the max performance of a true 3000RPM fan, and a truly Arctic-fashioned pricetag. Now, if you choose a normalized volume rather than a uniform speed as a reference, the Noctua fan’s performance advantage is gone. In our large radiator fan test, the Arctic P12 even places third in the overall comparison and is only beaten by the many times more expensive Noctua NF-A12x24 and the be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4, whereas the Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-3000 finds itself at the lower end. It has real trouble getting quiet and has to spin really slowly to do so. However, the Arctic P12 and the Cooler Master Mobius 120 are both not really far off the P12 Max, which is an impressive result, especially for the once again noticeably cheaper Arctic P12. Maximum performance Now let’s see how it works in terms of performance, so we proceed to measure the air flow that it is capable of moving using a Holdpeak HP-866-A anemometer. Again we have made two measurements: one configuring the fan at 1,000 RPM, and another at maximum speed, with this result: On the plus side, the Arctic P12 Max does have vibration-dampening rubber pads on the housing, which seems like a good idea for a 3,000-rpm fan. Test SetupImproved Stability– The closed fan wheel design offers pressure stability by distributing the force effect uniformly over the entire fan wheel. In principle, I performed the same test procedures here, but I’ll shorten the explanation a bit, because it roughly repeats the case fan performance. In the lower speed range, the Arctic P12 Max and Cooler Master Mobius 120 battle it out for first place. In terms of uniform volume and maximum speed, the Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-3000 jumps to the top. The regular Arctic P12 is still just behind the P12 Max. Ergo everything about the same as before. Conclusion Whilst letting the Fan spin at 100% of its 3000RPM, the P12 Max managed to keep the CPU at 38°C above ambient.
Okay – if you’re looking for fans with such a high maximum speed, you might not be interested in the noise level. For example, in server rooms where it likes to get warmer, the highest possible performance is simply needed and the closed door takes care of the noise. Or if the fans in industrial halls are drowned out anyway, then performance and reliability may simply be more important. At home, on the other hand, maximum performance is not a desirable state for high-speed fans. If you’re trying to decide between the Noctua fans and the Arctic P12 Max here, I have to put you off for clear results: the performance is within the range of the measurement tolerance. However, the Arctic P12 Max are only half as loud and are also significantly cheaper. The advantage of the Noctua fans is at most the already proven longevity in continuous operation. However, Arctic also promises a very high reliability for the P12 Max and provides an above-average warranty of 6 years. A few motherboards generate a very inaccurate PWM signal (no rectangular signal shape). This can lead to fan speed fluctuations on the P12 Max. If you are affected, our support will be happy to assist you with a solution. Building up on the success of the P12 PWM, the P12 Max extends the controllable speed to an impressively wide range from 200 RPM up to 3300 RPM. This enables a quiet operation when low airflow is needed and also an unprecedented level of performance on heatsinks and radiators. The P12 Max provides a significant performance boost to existing air and water cooling solutions.While the 5-Fan Wing design is definitely coming straight from the original P12, the Ring around the Fan is something seen on the P12 ARGB 0db. The MSI Silent Gale P12, DeepCool CF120, and Cooler Master Mobius 120 still perform very well in the 120mm case fan test, even when nearly inaudible.
On the design front, the P12 Max seems like the combination of 3 different Arctic fans previously released.
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Note that this setup is not the most accurate and comes with rather large error bars compared to volumetric wind tunnel testing in a lab. Also note that w e do not do thermal testing, as temps are hugely influenced by the AIO and CPU characteristics. How much air a fan moves and at what cost in the form of noise levels are key qualities of a PC fan, and our focus here. Performance at 1000 RPM Firstly, why are they controlling a PWM fan with voltage? Arctic do make P12 3-pin voltage-controlled variants (that are even cheaper, lol)
There are a few changes in the design department of these fans compared to the regular P12 PWM fans. ARCTIC has still retained the famous 5-blade design but this time around there is a ring attached to the tips of these blades making it one complete assembly. This ring is named Fan Wheel by ARCTIC and it serves the purpose of taking the hit from resistance force from the surface but ensuring that static pressure is maintained without losing airflow.
In the good old Arctic fashion, the P12 comes in an all-blue box with a bit of imagery and the usual spec sheet.
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