ARCTIC P12 Slim PWM PST - PC Fan, 120mm Fan, PC Case Fan with PWM Sharing Technology (PST), Pressure-optimised, Quiet motor, Computer, Extra slim, 300-2100 rpm - Black

Bought as part of a Windows XP retro machine (x3) build project. Anyone from the 2000's will be able to tell you that back in the day cases were basically steel boxes with next to no airflow. By the 2010's cases changed into this wild-west transition phase from steel boxes, to steel boxes with wacky designs and questionable engineering choices - such as tight meshes, or grills obstructed by drive cages; or even "gamer aesthetics" shapes and bezels that made them look cool (well to some) but not very efficient or effective. What this means is that (even today) you need fans that can produce high-pressure to actually suck the air into the case, as well as expel it out through the exhaust areas. You also want to do this whilst also keeping the sound down. Arctic P12's are perfect for this. For a pack of 5 they are incredibly well priced, well engineered, and certainly pull the air through. Overall they offer a real no-frills solution to a problem that doesn't need excessive over-engineering; though today everyone wants a fishtank filled with ARGB so in that respect these aren't what you're looking for. From own experience clearly a performance upgrade over stock-fans on things like AIO's which, especially budget options, go for high-airflow fans as they tend to be quieter and run at lower rpm. Swapping these in on a few radiators I've seen a few degrees drop (as in 3-4 not unrealistic 10-20 like some people may claim) with less noise profile. All in all a solid and reliable option.

really really good, cheap price just makes them even better use one as intake in my nr200p, and keeps temps nice and low Even replaced the stock aio fans with arctic p14s and could not recommend them any more. Both really easy to install, come with all screws needed for different uses, noise is absolutely minimal, even at higher rpm. Performance is great and dropped my temps, considering the constricted air space of a sff case

Fitting was extremely easy, no messing around, cable length is fine. The noise level in my experience is moderate to quiet but it's not the quitest iv'e heard. I have 6 of these in and collectively they make a small background fan like noise, but no loud humming, vibrations etc. Keeps everything cool despite high performance use and also being kept in a fairly enclosed space.

Thin version of the popular Arctic P12 PWM PST. Doesn't move much air but at least it does so quietly. Its motor may be a bit wobbly so the fan blades can hit a grille at full RPM if it's too tight against the fan.

Amazing quality and value of these fans, you will see these listed on numerous videos as a "runner up" or a "top 3" but ALL of them will say this is the "best value" fan by far and I agree. I run a ITX build and these guys are my only fans (exhaust fans) and they put in a hell of a shift. They are decently noisy but only when they are ramping up. I dont think any of the more "premium" fans would emit much more noise. These are the best "bang for buck" fans the market will provide for 120mm slim fans and keep my system cool considering.

Needed a slim line fan to fit in my case after fitting an AIO to my PC. It does the job perfectly, maininting the correct airflow for my set up and does it quietly too, although I run it slower now I have the AIO. Happy they make slim fans for small cases!

Good fan. Good airflow, low noise level

Value for money is amazing. Fits perfectly on my 240mm rad and gives the perfect amount of clearance in my Corsair 4000D Why buy a £30+ Noctua when these are inaudible even on a rad and come with a handy daisy chain adaptor

top. everything works as described

Excellent

Used this in the cooler master nrp200v2 case as bottom intake. Perfect. Brand is very good, quality is great, perfect size. They fit right under my graphics card and pull in fresh air. Not crazy about RGB so the simple black is nice. The sound is also not very loud. I set a quiet fan curve but still moves good amounts of air.

Performs almost the same potential as my Noctua NF A12x15 but at much , much lesser $$$. Worth it.

Needed a slim fan for my mini PC build as the water cooling radiator is in the way... Fairly quiet, does the job! Good pricing point!