Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, High Performance Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 1700 RPM (120mm, Grey)

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.

Half the price of the As, better pressure and airflow with only a couple dB(A) more but in truth, I can barely hear these when they are at max RPM, just a low whoosh of air, nothing annoying. Works in our home theater just splendidly. I replaced the fans on the ThermalRight Assassin with these because they have more airflow and pressure and a high rated MTBF whereas the stock 120s on the Assassin were not rated at all. So five total, one on lower front, one on very bottom, one on rear of the case and two on the CPU cooler. The case fans have screen dust filters. Cinebench results right up there with their top slot, difference accountable by running background processes. i7-13700K running @5400 when needed, Asus Z790-Plus, G.SKILL (2x32) CL28-34-34-89, one 2T 990pro m.2 and two 1T SATA SSDs , MSI Ventus RTX 4060 8GB, pretty darn good for all these heat producers and simple air cooling. Case is a heavily modified and ancient Antec P160. Three of these fans mounted on the case pull cool air in and exhaust out the top which was cutout ~5x10 with a nibbler and covered with 6x6 galvanized HW cloth (heat rises). All fans controlled by Asus AI cooling 2. What I find interesting is that I hardly ever hear these fans. They spend the vast majority of time between 700 and a 1000rpm even when playing BG3 and are inaudible to me. A testament that they move sufficient air to keep everything cool at quiet low rpms.Love these fans.

I bought this as a replacement exhaust fan for my desktop after mine had died out and it's definitely keep the system cooler. Also love that it's nice and quiet too. I rarely hear my system's fans as all. If anything it's just a low hum.

I used these to replace the stock Fans on my Cooler Master 240 AIO. It dropped the Temps almost 10 degrees below the stock Fans. Quieter too. Max temps went from 78 degrees to 68 degrees.