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Arctic F14 PWM vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM and SilverStone FN121 separate most on airflow: Arctic F14 PWM at 74 CFM, SilverStone FN121 at 58.47 CFM, 21% in favour of Arctic F14 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, again favouring Arctic F14 PWM. They match on lighting and positioning.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | SilverStone |
| Model | F14 PWM | FN121-P |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Sleeve |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM | 1200 RPM-11% |
| Airflow | 74 CFM | 58.47 CFM-21% |
| PWM Control | Yes | No |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 3-Pin DC |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F14-PWM/ACFAN00078A | https://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-black |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | SilverStone FN121 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Arctic F14 PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.
SilverStone FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.




