Frequency Plots (Both Radiator & VRM Fans)
40% Fan Speed
There is a high spike at 160 Hz, and the frequencies around 500 Hz are also high.
50% Fan Speed
The 800 Hz frequency is the highest one.
75% Fan Speed
The peak is at 630 Hz.
100% Fan Speed
As with 75% fan speed, the peak is at 630 Hz.
Frequency Plots (Pump)
I dialed down the fan speed to check the pump’s noise since this can be annoying, too, if it is a high frequency.
1640 RPM
With the pump running at mid speeds, the frequency spike is at 160 Hz. There is also increased noise in the 630 Hz and 2-3.5 KHz.
Full Speed
With the pump at full speed, the peak frequency is 500 Hz. There are some high frequencies, though, at up to 3.5 KHz. The noise output is at 15 dBA, which is low enough.
Signal Recordings
I have recorded the signals shown above, but please keep in mind that I’ve enabled Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to do so to make it easier for you to reproduce them. The provided recordings are only offered for aural identification purposes.
40% Fan Speed
50% Fan Speed
75% Fan Speed
100% Fan Speed
Pump 1640 RPM
Pump Full Speed
“Lower is better” in “Average Watt” chart: why? would not the correct word be “HIGHER is better”?
When the CPU gets more Watts, it means that its cooling is more effective, so for this purpose higher is better.
So the information in the chart title is wrong, right?
it is correct.
I’m confused.
The charts say “lower is better”. Why?
Hi, great review as always.
I see on Amazon France the 280 normal at 71€ and 83€ for the rgb.
If you could add on the backlog the newest Thermaltake TOUGHFAN EX12 Pro, i ordered the 3 pack version. Hope it performs as well as the 12 Pro.
Thanks <3 (we need more cat pictures)
I really believe that Aris did not get my remark. lol
He die not said what is correct,so he is not wrong.Ahah
I guess he did not realize that in ALL reviews’ charts of “CPU Wattage” category, there is the wording “Avarage Power Consumption – *Lower* is Better”, INSTEAD OF “Avarage Power Consumption – *Higher* is Better”. It is just kind of a typo or whatever. I hope it is fixed. Howsoever, this review is outstanding!
yes indeed it was a typo. Changing all graphs now is huge work, so please bear with it 🙂