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Arctic P8 Max vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and SilverStone FN121 separate most on max speed: Arctic P8 Max at 5000 RPM, SilverStone FN121 at 1200 RPM, 76% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Airflow splits them by another 32%, this time favouring SilverStone FN121.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | SilverStone |
| Model | P8 Max | FN121-P |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Sleeve |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM-76% |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-32% | 58.47 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | No |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 3-Pin DC |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-black |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | 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 P8 Max
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful fan for cramped SFF builds, but only worth the noise penalty when nothing larger fits.
SilverStone FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.