ARCTICP8 Max - PC Fan, High-Performance 80mm Case Fan, Server Fan, PWM-Controlled 500–5000 RPM, Optimised for Static Pressure, 0dB Mode - Black

Have been running the 120mm fans in my video editing computer for 5 years. When I swapped into a server rack case, I needed a 80mm exhaust, and this was the clear winner. Quality will last for years and the noise levels are top tier. All while not breaking the bank and keeping your system cool.

After install, fan is working fine is fairly quiet.

The fan was fine and it worked out when it was plugged into the board to the motherboard. The problem was I ordered the wrong size so I’m returning it for the correct size.

Items came as described feels and looks like good quality material i haven't installed them yet but fans are 4 pin see picture it comes with mounting screws

These fans are optimized to blow more than a normal amount of air into a restricted path. At that, and only that, they succeed.I have four of them, and they all have the same pros and cons:The pros:1) If used as an exhaust or an unfiltered intake fan, they move a better than normal amount of air. You can feel the difference on your hand.2.) They are almost as quiet as a normal Arctic fan.3.) They are inexpensive.The cons:1) They don't suck through a filter very well at all. In fact, they are worse than a normal Arctic fan in that setup.2) At high speed, they have an annoying high-pitched whine.3) Like the rest of their Arctic brethren, they are fragile. You'd better use a pair of grill guards with each. Internal wire or external finger, if contact is made, you will lose a blade. Maybe even some blood, these things are sharp.Having said all of that, I like them.I use them wherever I need a fan blowing into a restricted space or I need more air in an unfiltered location. In a usage case where you need these exact parameters, they'll do fine. But at this price point, there are 80mm fans that are either quieter or move more air (but not both.) So as the headline suggests, choose wisely.Just inspect them upon arrival and treat them gently and you'll be fine.

I used this 80mm fan to replace a 120mm fan on a Radiator in order to put in a SFP+ NIC.This fan has a higher CFM rating and higher RPM. kept air flow going and did not loose cooling capability.

Had this for a while now. At full speed, it sounds like a server fan but not as loud as a server fan if you catch my drift. It's LOUD but not too annoying. One issue I had was that at full speed, it's so sensitive that the fan blades hit the fan's outer ring or edges and sounded like a scratching sound. I thought it was defective so I returned it and received a replacement but seems like it was designed that way. The material quality is really bad. I find that it Okie for a few days but when it gets warmed up inside of the case, the fan as a whole possibly gets soft it can easily take a new shape and then the fan blades start hitting the edgesIn addition, I plugged it into my m/b, and at full speed, it's around 4200 RPM, so not really running 5k. Not sure what that's about.Anyway, three stars on my book. One thing it did well is that it cooled my CSE-846 ~2 degrees lower and I'm speaking of HDD temps. This is currently set up as my rear fans.Updated: 1 Star, this fan performs REALLY well and performs almost as well as a server fan. It blows so much air that no other 80x25 fan can compete. I thought the fan was just defective but unfortunately, due to building materials and two returns (bought in pairs, all 4 had issues mentioned above). Therefore, I updated my review.

Bought a P8 Max because I already had a few P12 Maxes in the computer case. I plug this one in and it went to full speed right away. None of the other fans do this. Looks like the PWM wire is broken somewhere.I rerated this to a 3 star because the replacement worked great.