Top 10 PC Case Fans in 2027
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM is the best PC case fan: 1800 RPM, 107.3 m³/h of airflow and a rated 22.5 dB(A), with a 6-year warranty. The Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 V2 is #2, and the Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB ($54.99 per fan) is #3. The Arctic P12 PWM PST (US$11.99) is the best value.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Max speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | 1800 RPM | Quiet cooling on both case intakes and radiators |
| 2 | Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 V2 | 2000 RPM | Daisy-chained RGB fans with a clean cable run |
| 3 | Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB | 2400 RPM | Corsair iCUE LINK builds that want lighting and speed control in software |
| 4 | Phanteks T30-120 | 3000 RPM | High airflow and static pressure on radiators and dense heatsinks |
| 5 | be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm PWM | 2400 RPM | A 140 mm intake or radiator fan with a speed switch |
| 6 | Arctic P12 PWM PST | 1800 RPM | A cheap, well-built case fan for a budget tower |
| 7 | Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC | 3200 RPM | A ring-framed fan that can run from 17.4 dBA to 3200 RPM |
| 8 | Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM | 2000 RPM | Dusty or damp spots where a rugged fan is worth the noise |
| 9 | NZXT F120 RGB Core | 1800 RPM | A low-priced RGB fan for an NZXT or mixed build |
| 10 | Thermaltake SWAFAN EX12 RGB | 2000 RPM | Magnetic daisy-chained RGB fans with reversible blades |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM runs up to 1800 RPM and moves 107.3 m³/h at a rated 22.5 dB(A). It uses an SSO2 bearing and carries a 6-year warranty. Noctua does not publish a price on the product page.
Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 V2
The Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 V2 reaches 2000 RPM and 64.5 CFM at 29.2 dB(A) with 2.59 mmH2O of static pressure. It uses a Fluid Dynamic Bearing. Lian Li does not list a price on the product page.
Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB
The Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB reaches 2400 RPM and 63.1 CFM at up to 37 dBA, with 3.8 mm-H2O of static pressure and 34 RGB LEDs per fan. One fan costs $54.99.
Phanteks T30-120
The Phanteks T30-120 reaches 3000 RPM and 100.9 CFM with 7.37 mm H2O of static pressure, at up to 39.7 dBA. It uses a VAPO bearing and has a 6-year warranty. Phanteks does not list a price on this page.
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm PWM
The be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm PWM reaches 2400 RPM and 97.4 CFM with 3.64 mm H2O of static pressure at up to 36.8 dB(A). It has a fluid-dynamic bearing and a 5-year warranty, with an RRP of €32.90.
Arctic P12 PWM PST
The Arctic P12 PWM PST reaches 1800 RPM and 56.30 cfm with 2.20 mmH2O of static pressure. It uses a Fluid Dynamic Bearing and has a 6-year warranty. The MSRP is US$11.99.
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC
The Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC reaches 3200 RPM and 88.1 CFM with 4.75 mmH2O of static pressure at up to 39.3 dBA. It uses a Two Ball Bearing. Cooler Master does not list a price on the product page.
Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM
The Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM reaches 2000 RPM and 121.8 m³/h at 29.7 dB(A). It has an SSO2 bearing, IP52 dust and water protection and a 6-year warranty. Noctua calls it unsuitable for low-noise PC builds.
NZXT F120 RGB Core
The NZXT F120 RGB Core runs up to 1800 RPM and moves 78.86 CFM at up to 33.88 dBA with 2.57 mmH2O of static pressure. It has a Fluid Dynamic Bearing, a 2-year warranty and costs $19.99.
Thermaltake SWAFAN EX12 RGB
The Thermaltake SWAFAN EX12 RGB reaches 2000 RPM and 57.11 CFM at 30.6 dBA with 2.39 mmH2O of static pressure and a hydraulic bearing. The 3-fan pack costs $109.99 and was listed as sold out.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best PC case fan?
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: it reaches 1800 RPM and 107.3 m³/h of airflow at a rated 22.5 dB(A), with a 6-year warranty.
What is the cheapest case fan on this list?
The Arctic P12 PWM PST at an MSRP of US$11.99, then the NZXT F120 RGB Core at $19.99.
Which case fan moves the most air?
Of the fans with a CFM rating, the Phanteks T30-120 at 100.9 CFM and the be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 at 97.4 CFM lead; Noctua rates the NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 at 121.8 m³/h.
Does the Phanteks T30-120 have RGB lighting?
No. Phanteks lists D-RGB as not supported on the T30-120.
Max fan speed (RPM) at a glance
Official sites
- Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM · noctua.at
- Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 V2 · lian-li.com
- Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB · corsair.com
- Phanteks T30-120 · phanteks.com
- be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm PWM · bequiet.com
- Arctic P12 PWM PST · arctic.de
- Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC · coolermaster.com
- Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM · noctua.at
- NZXT F120 RGB Core · nzxt.com
- Thermaltake SWAFAN EX12 RGB · thermaltakeusa.com
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