Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, High Performance Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 1700 RPM

I recently had an opportunity to install and use the Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan, and I must say it's been a revelation for my system. This high-performance cooling fan has exceeded my expectations in every way.Ease of Installation: 5/5Installation was a breeze, thanks to the fan's sleek design and effortless mounting process. No fuss, no muss - just plug it in and go. Four screws and a 4-pin connector, that is it.Airflow Performance: 5/5The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM delivered impressive airflow performance, keeping my internal components at a comfortable temperature even during intense workloads. This is no surprise, given the fan's reputation for delivering top-notch cooling solutions.Quiet Operation: 5/5I was pleasantly surprised by the fan's ultra-quiet operation, which belies its impressive airflow performance. The 1700 RPM PWM version strikes an excellent balance between noise and performance, ensuring that my system remains virtually silent while still keeping components cool.Packaging and Accessories: 5/5The fan came with a generous selection of accessories, including anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA adaptors, y-splitters, extension cables, and more. These extras have proven to be very useful in customizing my system to suit my needs.Performance and Compatibility: 5/5The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM has proven itself to be an excellent cooling solution for a wide range of applications, from CPU air coolers to water cooling radiators and low-noise chassis ventilation. Its compatibility with desktop systems is seamless, making it an ideal choice for builders looking for reliable performance.Conclusion:Noctua has once again delivered a top-notch cooling solution that far exceeds my expectations. The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan is an excellent addition to any system, offering outstanding airflow performance, quiet operation, and a comprehensive range of accessories at an attractive price point. I highly recommend Noctua to anyone looking for reliable cooling for their machine.

Summary: Both of these are great fans that I highly recommend. The Noctua NF-P12 redux is cheaper and quieter then the Corsair ML120, so it is best for most situations. The Corsair ML120 is great when you need a fan that can run both quiet or loud and powerful. It can run 700 rpm faster than the Noctua so it is a good value for a such a powerful fan, but it is slightly louder at the same rpm and a couple of dollars more expensive then the Noctua.Noise: The both fans are silent up to 1300 rpm. The Corsair ML120 is slightly louder than the Noctua NF-P12 redux at speeds above 1300 rpm. I was really surprised that the Noctua NF-P12 redux beat the Corsair ML120 on noise, as the ML120 uses a magnetic levitation barring, but I guess that Noctua’s fluid barring is just that good.AirFlow: The Corsair ML120 can run up to 2400 rpm while the Noctua NF-P12 redux can only reach 1700rpm, so the ML120 is capable of more air flow and higher pressure then the NF-P12 redux, although Corsair ML120 is quite loud at max speed.Static pressure from spec sheets: Corsair ML120 up to 4.2 mm-H2O, Noctua NF-P12 redux up to 2,83 mm-H2O.RPM range: ML120 = 400-2400, NF-P12 redux = 450-1700. The main advantage that the Corsair ML120 has over the Noctua is that it can run 700 rpm faster. This is great for a situation where you might need some extra cooling power at the top of a pmw fan curve.Warranty: ML120 = 5 years, NF-P12 redux = 6 years. Both of these fans have top quality bearings, so they should both last for many years unless you get a defective one.Accessories: As these are both basic models they do not come with anti-vibration pads or any other accessories other then mounting screws.Price: At the time of this review a 2 pack of ML120 was 31.41, so a ML120 was $15.71 while a NF-P12 redux was $13.90, so the Noctua is a couple of dollars cheaper, but the ML120 is still a great value for a good quality 2400 rpm fan.Note on product models: The performance of the ML120 is the same as the ML120 PRO, the PRO model is just a more premium variant that has anti vibration pads, looks better.

Pushes air very well, good materials with low noise. managed to knock 7 degrees off my gpu due to an air flow dead zone.

Working fans are very important, yes.Ah. They're very quiet. Which is a good thing. Dunno what else to say. I now have many fans in my pc case. These are the quietest.Also on tangent, through googling and some 'wtf' stuff, I learned that some of my fans(or all of them) somehow were running on almost full power??? And got a program, and adjusted things, and now they aren't, and that's neat. So that's a thing, if any of y'all didn't know and your fans are loud af. (I use Fan Control, now)