The Arctic P14 PWM PST is a highly affordable 140mm fan, destined for users wanting decent airflow, low noise output and
Arctic has a vast portfolio of cooling solutions, including fans, which can sometimes confuse potential buyers. So far, I have reviewed the following Arctic products:
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB AIO Review – Great Performance Per Price!
- Arctic P12 Max Showdown – Black (DBB) vs White (FDB)
- Arctic BioniX P120 Fan Review
- Arctic P12 Max (Black – Double Ball Bearing) Fan Review
- Arctic P14 PWM PST CO Review – The budget-friendly 140mm fan!
- Arctic P12 PWM PST Fan Review – The best budget (and not only) fan!
Contrary to the P14 PWM PST CO, which uses a double ball bearing, the plain version (P14 PWM PST) uses a fluid dynamic bearing, which most users prefer, thanks to the lower noise output, especially at low RPMs. Personally, I prefer DBB fans because they are more tolerant of high operating temperatures, and, in general, I don’t mind a bit of increased noise at low speeds. The weird thing is that despite the change in bearings, the performance specifications remain the same, according to Arctic’s claims at least, but I will find out after testing if this stands.
The fan’s speed is PWM controlled from 200 to 1700 RPM, according to Arctic, and there is also a zero RPM mode activated with <5% PWM signals. The maximum claimed performance is 72.8 CFM for airflow and 2.4 mmH2O for static pressure. Both values are high enough, and I am anxious to check them against what the Longwin fan testing machine will tell.
Specifications
- Model Number: Arctic P14 PWM PST
- Fan Speed Max: 200—1700 rpm PWM Controlled (0 rpm below 5 % PWM)
- Fan Airflow Max: 72.80 cfm | 123.76 m³/h
- Static Pressure: 2.40 mm-H2O
- Fan Noise Level: 0.3 Sone (22.5 dBA)
- Fan Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
- Bearing durability: no info
- Operating Ambient Temperature: 0—40 °C
- Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
- Fan Start Voltage: 3.9 V
- Fan Input Current: 0.12 A
- Fan Rated Wattage: 1.44W
- Daisy-Chain Capable: Yes
- Cable Length: 400mm (+85mm extension)
- Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM Connector + 4-pin Socket
- Fan Weight: 194 gr
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 140 x 140 x 27mm
- Price for the 5-pack (excluding VAT): $41
- Price single fan (excluding VAT): $12
- Warranty: 6-years
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Great review as always, thanx
One small typo on the 2nd site, last sentence. There should be superior.
…not the 1st typo in this exact word … I have two guesses for the reason:
1st: superior in Greek = ανώτερος [anóteros] …phonetically close prefix an ≈ in…. or
2nd: you work too hard (almost every day one YouTube video and one review + other activities) … you should rest more, not just work … in Slovakia we have a saying… work is not a rabbit, it will not run away, it will wait at you … 😊
thank you! No rest for me 🙂
Great work, thanks!
P14 max are available now, do you have plans to test it anytime?
Yes, waiting for it to arrive from Arctic.