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Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on noise level: Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB at 23.7 dBA, Zalman ZM-F3 at 23 dBA, which puts Zalman ZM-F3 ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and max speed.

Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
XigmatekXigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

Specs

Specification
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandXigmatekZalman
ModelBX120ZM-F3
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Max Speed1200 RPM1200 RPM
Noise Level23.7 dBA+0.7 dBA23 dBA
Rated Life30000 hours150000 hours
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsWhite (Arctic)Black
Source URLhttps://www.globalbrand.com.bd/xigmatek-galaxy-iii-essential-arctic-en46461-cpu-fanshttps://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335

Price comparison

RetailerXigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGBZalman ZM-F3
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Verdict

Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A serviceable budget ARGB fan kit with a genuinely low noise profile, best bought for the bundled hub and remote rather than as a single premium upgrade.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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