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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Thermalright TL-C12C-S differ on pwm control: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at true, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at Yes.

Specs

Specification
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandEKThermalright
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120TL-C12C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Static Pressure3.361.53 mmH2O-54%
Max Speed22001550 RPM-30%
Noise Level32+6.4 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow74.5566.17 CFM-11%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningHigh-pressure custom loopBudget
ColorsBlackWhite, Black

Price comparison

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Verdict

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

Thermalright TL-C12C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.

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