The Fans We're Testing, Part 4

July 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Scythe Slipstream ST1225SL12L

Airflow (in CFM)Static Pressure (in mm/H2O)RPMRated dBA
40.17none given80010.7

This fan in particular was one I picked up some time ago on a recommendation from Silent PC Review. I was looking for a fan that delivered a good blend of performance and acoustics, and this looked to be it. As it turns out, the Slipstream has served me well for a fairly long time. It's barely inaudible but it does move a decent amount of air (I used a pair on a CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ heatsink). With my history on hand, I was curious to see if it really was as good as I thought.

$10.99 at NewEgg

Thermaltake TT-1225

Airflow (in CFM)Static Pressure (in mm/H2O)RPMRated dBA
41.6none given140021

This one's kind of an oddball. It's ratings are lowish and you can't find it in retail anymore, but it saw inclusion in a lot of different cases over the years. It wouldn't be surprising if some enthusiasts had one or two laying around. Since I had one, I figured I'd test it too.

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Antec TwoCool 120

Airflow (in CFM)Static Pressure (in mm/H2O)RPMRated dBA
21.3/42.60.24/0.96600/120017/23.7

Antec's TwoCool 120 isn't readily available in retail on its own, but is included with the popular P280 enclosure as well as a few other models. I was actually using a pair of these briefly to cool a 240mm radiator. If you have an Antec case that uses these, it may be worth seeing if they're a decent alternative to the stock fans that come with your radiator or cooler.

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