I'm considering upgrading my current Arctic P12 PWM RGB and P14 PWM RGB fans to the PRO versions. Are the PRO models an improvement over the standard ones? Specifically, I'm curious about performance and noise levels. Will the PROs be any louder than the regular P12 fans?
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If you're not experiencing any thermal issues, swapping the fans might not make a big difference overall. However, if your current fans are on the noisy side, the PRO versions could help with that. Just don’t expect a massive difference otherwise.
The PRO fans do offer higher static pressure, which makes them better suited for heatsinks or radiators. But keep in mind they can be louder, particularly at max speeds, since they can go up to 3000 RPM compared to the 2000 RPM of the standard fans. Unless your current fans aren’t cooling your CPU or GPU effectively, you might not see much change in temperatures, just more noise at full blast.
Sounds like noise is a bigger concern for me, especially with the pulsating sound from some of my current fans. I think it’s time for an upgrade.
I actually want to replace all my fans because I have a pulsing sound from the ones I currently have, especially on the bottom P14s. I’ve got several fans on my system, so it’s been an issue.