This review is for a 80mm fan. Small fans are notorious for being buzzers, but the case I had absolutely required one in the back to avoid baking my HDDs that were in their case's cage (Corsair Air 740). I didn't need much, just something to actually move the air that was trapped and circulate fresh air from outside in. Being equipped with a PWM 4 pin connector would address the problem the other 80mm I had on hand couldn't, the loud buzz. Because the other 80mm was only a 3 pin, it spun at full bore and while my HDDs appreciated the air, I could literally hear that fan two rooms away.
Set to low, this F8 pushes plenty of cool air towards the cage keeping the HDDs in the high 30s/low 40s and I can't hear it at all, even when putting my head near the cage, it's whisper quiet. To add further praise, the fan isn't mounted in what would be considered a proper fashion. The case's mounting rails don't actually line up with a 80mm (or a 92mm for that matter) so half of the fan is mounted to the proper fitting, the other half is mounted through the grill itself with no rubberized mounting holes in the fan or even a frame. Set to low, for all those negative conditions, its whisper quiet. That said, when this little guy is set to high it does sound like a swarm of killer bees wired on Deathwish Coffee, set to medium its audible and depending on personal tolerance would be rather distracting (I'm noise sensitive myself).
Based on just my experience with this little Artic, I'm going to reach for these instead of a Noctuas, the aesthetic is far more pleasing, pricing is significantly more competitive, and I'm willing to chance the performance/silence Artic offers. Glad I took the chance on this make.
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Product Description
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Long Service LifeThe Fluid Dynamic Bearing comes with an oil capsule that avoids lubricant leakage. Thus this bearing is as quiet as a sleeve bearing but comes with a significantly higher service life. |
Perfect Case Fan Regulation with PWMThe PWM function allows the motherboard to run the fan precisely at its necessary speed. This guarantees the required cooling and minimises the noise level. |
Innovative Design Enables Quiet and Efficient VentilationThe innovative design of the fan blades improves the air flow and facilitates a highly efficient ventilation. The impeller was designed with a focus on minimzing the noise level yet delivering the desired airflow and pressure. |
Two Way InstallationBlow warm air out of the case, draw cool air into your case. |
General data
Performance
Fan Speed: 300-2000 RPM
Airflow: 31 CFM/52.7 m³/h
Static Pressure: 1.00 mm/H²O
Noise Level: 0.3 Sone
Fan
Fan Frame: Standard
Control Type: PWM
Connector: 4-Pin-Connector
Fan Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Electric Characteristics
Typical Voltage: 12 V DC
Starting Voltage: 5.5 V
Current/Voltage: 0.16 A / 12 V
Cable Length: 400 mm
Size & Weight
- Length: 80 mm
- Width: 80 mm
- Height: 25 mm
- Weight: 71 g
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| Price | $7.49 | $7.99 | — | $8.99 | — | — |
| Size | 80 x 80 x 25 mm | 80 x 80 x 25 mm | 80 x 80 x 25 mm | 80 x 80 x 25 mm | 80 x 80 x 25 mm | 80 x 80 x 25 mm |
| Fan Speed | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM | 300–2000 RPM | 1200 RPM | 300–2000 RPM | 300–2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 31 CFM/52.7 m³/h (@ 2000 RPM) | 23.4 CFM/40.3 m³/h (@ 3000 RPM) | 31 CFM/52.7 m³/h (@ 2000 RPM) | 15.1 CFM/25.7 m³/h (@ 1200 RPM) | 31 CFM/52.7 m³/h (@ 2000 RPM) | 31 CFM/52.7 m³/h (@ 2000 RPM) |
| Noise Level | 0.3 Sone (@ 2000 RPM) | 0.3 Sone (@ 3000 RPM) | 0.3 Sone (@ 2000 RPM) | 0.08 Sone (@ 1200 RPM) | 0.3 Sone (@ 2000 RPM) | 0.3 Sone (@ 2000 RPM) |
| Control Type | Fixed Speed | Fixed Speed | PWM | Fixed Speed | PWM PST | PWM PST |
| Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing | Dual Ball Bearing |
| Weight | 71 g | 81 g | 71 g | 71 g | 72 g | 72 g |
| Static Pressure | 1.0 mm H2O (@ 2000 RPM) | 1.90 mm H2O (@ 3000 RPM) | 1.0 mm H2O (@ 2000 RPM) | 0.54 mm H2O (@ 1200 RPM) | 1.0 mm H2O (@ 2000 RPM) | 1.0 mm H2O (@ 2000 RPM) |
Reviews with images
The non-pro F8 works exactly like the Pro versions except it works as Both a Intake and/Or Exhaust Fan. Pro is only Exhaust.
The Artic f8 pro pwm and the Artic f8 pro with pst both are amazing 80mm fans. First of all they are super cheap at $6-$8 a piece shipped which makes them the cheapest 80mm fans on the market.This fan runs at nearly silent and the sound is pleasant at full rpms, but most of the time it runs at 500-600 rpm which is inaudible to my hearing. My whole case has noctuas in it, and while they are slightly more silent than these at similar higher rpms, these at 1/3rd the cost make more sense for the avg user. Unless you need that completely silent pc go for them. They are pretty much inaudible at anything other than full speed. Attached a video for your references.Their build quality is top notch and feels sturdy.Only downside I noted is there is a slight ticking noise you can hear if you put your ear right next to it. Inaudible from 1 feet away but i like to be detailed so letting you guys know. I noticed the same on the non pro version and didn't notice it on the noctua version. The nearly inaudible noise doesn't go away even on rubber inserts so it's just how the bearings might be.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
This fan runs at nearly silent and the sound is pleasant at full rpms, but most of the time it runs at 500-600 rpm which is inaudible to my hearing. My whole case has noctuas in it, and while they are slightly more silent than these at similar higher rpms, these at 1/3rd the cost make more sense for the avg user. Unless you need that completely silent pc go for them. They are pretty much inaudible at anything other than full speed. Attached a video for your references.
Their build quality is top notch and feels sturdy.
Only downside I noted is there is a slight ticking noise you can hear if you put your ear right next to it. Inaudible from 1 feet away but i like to be detailed so letting you guys know. I noticed the same on the non pro version and didn't notice it on the noctua version. The nearly inaudible noise doesn't go away even on rubber inserts so it's just how the bearings might be.
The non-pro F8 works exactly like the Pro versions except it works as Both a Intake and/Or Exhaust Fan. Pro is only Exhaust.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
The Artic f8 pro pwm and the Artic f8 pro with pst both are amazing 80mm fans. First of all they are super cheap at $6-$8 a piece shipped which makes them the cheapest 80mm fans on the market.Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
This fan runs at nearly silent and the sound is pleasant at full rpms, but most of the time it runs at 500-600 rpm which is inaudible to my hearing. My whole case has noctuas in it, and while they are slightly more silent than these at similar higher rpms, these at 1/3rd the cost make more sense for the avg user. Unless you need that completely silent pc go for them. They are pretty much inaudible at anything other than full speed. Attached a video for your references.
Their build quality is top notch and feels sturdy.
Only downside I noted is there is a slight ticking noise you can hear if you put your ear right next to it. Inaudible from 1 feet away but i like to be detailed so letting you guys know. I noticed the same on the non pro version and didn't notice it on the noctua version. The nearly inaudible noise doesn't go away even on rubber inserts so it's just how the bearings might be.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
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ARCTIC F8 PWM - 80 mm PWM Case Fan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2020Sreejith
Great Quality Build* High cfm fan * High airflow *Moderate Noise Under Full Load
Reviewed in India on June 20, 2018