The Alphacool Core 4000RPM can spin at up to 4000 RPM and its price is a bit 10 euros/dollars, making it a hell of a deal for anyone wanting a strong fan. If you want to read the full performance details, read the review!
Many thanks to Caseking.de for kindly providing today’s review samples!
The Alphacool Core is a strong fan, able to spin at up to 4000 RPM, which at the same time keeps the standard thickness of 25mm, to avoid compatibility issues. Because of its high maximum rotation speed, this fan achieves equally high maximum airflow and static pressure readings. Moreover, with a price of €11 in the EU market, including VAT, it looks like a bargain for anyone wanting strong fans for demanding applications. To achieve such a price, though, several compromises had to be made, which I reveal throughout this review.
The fan uses double ball bearings, and its starting voltage, according to Alphacool, is 7V, which is relatively high. However, through the PWM signal it receives, there is no need to drop the input voltage below 12V.
The Alphacool Core achieves a Bronze airflow and a Diamond static pressure rating on the Cybenetics Phi scale.
Specifications
- Model Number: Alphacool Core 4000RPM
- Cybenetics Phi Fan Performance Standard – Airflow Rating: Bronze
- Cybenetics Phi Fan Performance Standard – Static Pressure Rating: Diamond
- Fan Speed Max: 4000 RPM ±10%
- Fan Airflow Max: 119.8 CFM
- Static Pressure Max: 12.67 mmH2O
- Fan Noise Level (max): 51.5 dBA
- Fan Bearing Type: DBB
- Bearing durability: 70,000 h @ 40°C
- Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
- Operating Voltage: 7 – 14 VDC
- Fan Max Input Current: 0.67A
- Fan Max Wattage: 8.04W
- Daisy-Chain Capable: No
- Cable Length: 295mm
- Fan Connector: 4-pin (PWM)
- Fan Weight: 193 gr
- ARGB: No
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 120 x 120 x 25mm
- Material: Synthetic Material (PBT UL94V-0)
- Features: Waterproof Level IP22
- Price (excluding VAT): €11
- Warranty: 3 years
And again, the Alphacool Core 4000RPM 120mm is not only 3 times cheaper than the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 but also better as a radiator fan.