Case Fans: Recommendations
The Right Fan for the Right Purpose
This page isn't intended to drive your purchasing decision in the way one of our detailed reviews would. We have a very comprehensive case fan round-up in the works right now that should help there. But we have tagged the following fans based on their quality, suitability, and recommendations from Tom's Hardware staff and our forum members. You can browse this table, look at the data, and pick a fan that suits you. Or, simply wait for the upcoming round-up, where we put a wide range of models to the test.
60 mm Fans
Make/Model | Technical Data | Picture |
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Noiseblocker BlackSilent Fan XR2 | Size: 60 x 60 x 25 mmWeight: 60 gSound level: 15 dB(A)Speed: 2200 RPMAirflow: 24 m³/hStart-up voltage: 6 VNominal voltage: 12 VPower Consumption: 0.9 WConnector: Three-PinExpected life: 30 000 Hours Warranty: Three Years |
Scythe Mini KazeSize: 60 x 60 x 20 mmWeight: 48 gSound level: 19.99 dB(A)Speed: 2500 RPMAirflow: 20.09 m³/hStart-up voltage: 9 VNominal Voltage: 10.8 - 13.2 VConnector: Two-Pin/Three-PinExpected life: 30 000 hours
80 mm Fans
Make / Model | Technical Data | Picture |
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Enermax T.B.Silence PWM Fan UCTB8P | Size: 82 x 82 x 25 mmColor: Black (frame), Anthracite transparent (fan blades) Sound level: min. 8 dB(A)Speed: 500-2200 RPMAirflow: 19.32-59.65 m³/hAir pressure: 0.517-2.394 mm-H2OVoltage: 12 VPower Consumption: 3 W Connector: Four-Pin PWM/Four-Pin Molex AdapterExpected life: 100 000 hours |
Noctua NF-R8Size: 80 x 80 x 25 mmBearing Type: SSO-BearingSpeed: 800/1300/1800 RPMSound level: 7/10/17 dB(A)Air Flow: 26/39/53 m³Blade Geometry: Straight-Blade DesignPower Consumption: 1.44 WOperating Voltage: 4-13 VMTBF: > 150 000 hours
120 mm Fans
Make / Model | Technical Data | Picture |
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Scythe Slip Stream SY1225SL12L 800 RPM | Size: 120 x 120 x 25 mmWeight: ca. 115 gSpeed: 800 RPMAirflow: 67.32 m³/hPower Consumption: 1.2 WSound Level: 10.7 dB(A)Connector: Three-Pin/Four-Pin AdapterBearing: SleeveExpected life: 30 000 hours |
Scythe Slip Stream SY1225SL12SH 1900 RPMSize: 120 x 120 x 25 mmWeight: ca. 115gSpeed: 1900 RPMAirflow: max. 186.86 m³/hPower Consumption: 6.36 WSound level: 37.0 dB(A)Connectors: Three-Pin/Four-Pin AdapterBearing: SleeveExpected life: 30 000 hours
Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series M12Size: 120 x 120 x 25 mmWeight: ca. 155 gMaterial: Plastic, SiliconeSound level: 7-23 dB(A)Speed: 600-1500 RPMAirflow: 40-100 m³/hStartup voltage: 5.5 VPower Consumption: 1.56 W max.Connector: Four-Pin PWMExpected Life: 130 000 HoursWarranty: Six Years
Enermax T.B. Vegas Trio UCTVT12PSize: 120 x 120 x 25 mmMaterial: PlasticColor: Black transparent (frame), transparent (rotor)Material: Metal (fan blade leading edge)Sound level: 14 dB(A) min.Speed: 500-1600 RPMAirflow: 34.7-114.65 m³/hAir Pressure: 0.618-1.912 mm-H2OVoltage: 12 VPower Consumption: 8.4 W Connector: Four-Pin PWMExpected Life: 100 000 HoursLED: 54x (18x Blue, 18x Red, 18x Green)
We tried to pick quiet fans, which include powerful coolers, inexpensive ones, high-end models, plain fans, and colorful models. There should be a fan here for every need and taste.