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Review on πŸŒ€ Scythe WS-120 Silent PC Fan, PWM 300-2400RPM, Optimized for Static Pressure by John Bones

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Too loud and erratic buzzing

So I bought it based on several reviews that said the Wonder Snail was as good as NF-A12x25 but cheaper than Noctua Brown. Well, the last two are correct, but in terms of noise, quality and thermals, Noctua has the edge. First, there's an occasional rumble at different speeds, and the fans themselves make a very whirring noise when spinning. Although the hum is not as loud as in the Arctic P12, it is still annoying. These problems appeared a week after the fans were installed, so most likely they will not appear in the Youtube review. Based on user experience on Reddit, this is a common issue with the Wonder Snail line. My advice? Opt for the Arctic P12 if you don't mind the buzz, or the Toughfan 12 if the Noctua is too expensive and you don't like the brown colorway. Both have the same thermal performance and the Arctic is a lot cheaper.

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