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Arctic F12 PWM vs Deepcool FC120: Comparison

Arctic F12 PWM and Deepcool FC120 differ on bearing type: Arctic F12 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Deepcool FC120 at Hydro.

Arctic F12 PWM (120mm/53.0 CFM/0.75 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic F12 PWM
Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool FC120

Specs

Specification
Arctic F12 PWM (120mm/53.0 CFM/0.75 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic F12 PWM
Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool FC120
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandArcticDeepcool
ModelF12 PWMFC120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydro
LightingNo RGBARGB
Static Pressure1.0 mmH2O-60%2.51
Max Speed1350 RPM-25%1800
Noise Level22.5 dBA28.0+5.5 dBA
Airflow53.0 CFM-20%66.4
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetMainstream

Verdict

Arctic F12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.

Deepcool FC120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded daisy-chain ARGB fan that undercuts Lian Li on price for similar cable-management convenience.

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