Arctic Cooling 8L and 12L Cooling Fans

Introduction

Published: 20th September 2006 | Source: Arctic Cooling | Price: | Author: Matthew Fogg


Introduction

The name Arctic Cooling is heavily embedded within the realm of PC enthusiasts, and really needs no introduction. This aftermarket cooling company continues to set the bar for many manufacturers with its intelligent and innovative approach to cooling. Not only are Arctic Cooling's products extremely effective at what they do, but, are on the whole visually aesthetic too. Today I have been fortunate enough to receive a box of sample goodies from Arctic Cooling, and it contains the latest additions to the Arctic Fan series. Now, the review subjects today will more than likely find themselves residing within a Small Form Factor (SFF) PC or within that of a connoisseur of the silent PC pursuasion; than someone requiring huge air volume performance and the ear splitting side effect. I'd like to now introduce you to Arctic Cooling's new 8L (80 mm) and 12L (120 mm) fam series. Let's take a look shall we?

Arctic Cooling 8L and 12L fan boxes


Specification

80L

  • Dimension: 80 (l) x 80 (w) x 38.5 (h) mm
  • Fan Speed: 1500 RPM
  • Air Flow: 18 CFM / 30.5 cubic metres an hour
  • Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
  • Power Consumption: 12V, 0.1 Amp
  • Weight: 82g

120L

  • Dimension: 120 (l) x 120 (w) x 38.5 (h) mm
  • Fan Speed: 1000 RPM
  • Air Flow: 37 CFM / 62.8 cubic metres per hour
  • Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
  • Power Consumption: 12V, 0.15 Amp
  • Weight: 126g


Packaging

The first thing I must say about Arctic Cooling's, is that it's extremely sexy looking and by far the most unimposing looking packaging out there. The black background and gray/white text works very well. I actually prefer this style of packaging approach than the 'tacky' blister type packs of some manufacturers out there. Instead of providing superfluous pieces of paper in the form of installation details, specification and key features, Arctic Cooling have included this information subtley on the side of the box.

12L key features 12L specifications
8L technical specifications


Contents

Inside each box you should find:
  • 1 x Fan
  • 4 x mounting screws
  • 1 x Arctic Cooling sticker

Box and contents

Now we've had a look at the professional looking packaging, let's look a little closer at the two review subjects.

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Most Recent Comments

26-08-2006, 00:12:10

FarFarAway
Although I think it IS about time the industry moved onto a 64bit OS properley, this is pretty stupid Quote

26-08-2006, 00:17:06

PV5150
Not that I endorse piracy, but this bully boy tactic of forcing people to adopt to DRM measures is tiring to say the least Quote

26-08-2006, 10:24:57

Raven
wrong to force people to a certain os but doubt it will take long before thirdparty software comes out that can bypass this problem.Quote

26-08-2006, 10:34:20

FragTek
This is ridiculous... Why have it work in the 64 bit version and not the 32? That's absolutely whack.Quote

26-08-2006, 10:35:47

PV5150
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Originally Posted by name='Raven'
but doubt it will take long before thirdparty software comes out that can bypass this problem
Yeah it's pretty well a guaranteed certainty. Quote
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