Hyte THICC FP12 120mm Fan Review – The NEW Performance King!

Epilogue

The Hyte THICC FP12 120mm achieves a top static pressure performance, while its airflow is pretty good, too. What left a very good impression on me was the fact that the claimed readings are close to the ones I measured, and I am not referring to performance readings only but also to noise output. Usually, brands and manufacturers are over-optimistic when it comes to noise measurements, but Hyte was pretty close, which is something that I rarely encounter in my reviews and evaluations.

The price of the three-pack FP12 fans is decently priced at 80 dollars, while with the smart with Nexus Portal NP50 controller, it increases to 110 dollars, which is also a good price given that you get the Arm-powered controller for only 30 dollars more. I cannot say that I liked a lot the compatible software. I found it to be more aesthetically focused rather than usage experience-centered. Still, it is not difficult to use but it can be further improved to allow you to perform the actions you want faster.

A very strong asset of Hyte’s new ecosystem is that its connectors are not restricted to the type-C ones that the fans use, but you can also use the “legacy” 4-pin PWM headers through the corresponding adaptors. You should keep in mind, though, the increased power consumption of these fans. Speaking of power, I didn’t expect such a high power consumption, but the extra sensors on these fans require lots of juice, as it seems. Moreover, I would like to see a more effective noise-suppression design. In the normalized noise tests the FP12 stays behind in rotation speed. This is the price to pay for the increased static pressure.

At 25 dBA normalized noise output, low enough not to annoy most users but still providing high speeds to offer decent performance, the FP12 offers medium airflow and high enough static pressure. The only issues are the increased power consumption and the fact that the FP12 is the thickest among all fans, measuring 32mm, so you might face problems if you pair them with thick, 38mm radiators. You will need more than 70mm of space for such a combination.

For reference, at the time of the review, the following prices applied:

• Phanteks T30-120: $32
• Hyte THICC FP12 (3-pack, price per fan): $26.66
• XPG Vento Pro 120mm: $26
• Thermaltake Toughfan Pro 12: $25
• Scythe Grand Tornado 120mm: $20
• be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm High-Speed: $20
• Arctic P12 Max: $10

The Arctic P12 Max shames all other fans with its bottom-low price, good performance, and increased bearing lifetime. If you want something that won’t empty your pockets, the P12 Max remains a top choice. You should keep in mind, though, that some users report noise-related issues, which probably have to do with differences in production batches. You should not expect a 10-dollar product to be able to fully cope with two or three times more expensive products!

Below, you will find several 120mm fan reviews to get more insights about this product category.

• Arctic P12 Max Showdown – Black (DBB) vs White (FDB)
• Arctic P12 Max (Black – Double Ball Bearing) Fan Review
• Phanteks T30-120 Cooling Fan Review – ReCheck!
• XPG Nidec Vento Pro 120 PWM Fan Review
• Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro Fan Review
• Scythe Grand Tornado 120mm Fan Review
• be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm High-Speed White Fan Review

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