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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 1.87, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 1.4, 25% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 12%, again favouring Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including lighting, pwm control and positioning.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 140 |
| Brand | Noctua | NZXT |
| Model | NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | F140 Core |
| Bearing Type | SSO | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.87 | 1.4-25% |
| Max Speed | 1700 | 1500-12% |
| Noise Level | 25.1+1.1 dBA | 24.0 |
| Airflow | 70.7 | 62.5-12% |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | All-Black | White/Black |
Verdict
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.
NZXT F140 RGB Core
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.
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