P12 vs F12 as intakes for meshify c

[Joealex24]

I wanna get 3 case fans to use as front intakes and the use the stock fans as rear and top exhaust. Would arctic p12 or arctic f12 be better?

[boggy77]

p are for static pressure. good to put them on radiators

f are for airflow. good for case fans.

[Algebruh]

F stands for Focused flow, it has nothing to do with airflow.

 

As for which fan as front intake, P12 is better than F12.

F12 is designed to push air through impedance; therefore, it has 11 stator vanes.

If there is nothing behind F12, those stator vanes are just extra impedance.

Besides, from my experience, F12 produces extremely loud noise when mounted on Meshify C for some reason (probably stalling). 

 

P12 is the predecessor of A12x25, it is not the best but it gets the job done.

It is quieter and cheaper than F12, and it still performs similar (or better depending on applications) to F12.

 

Here are some reviews on P12 redux :

P12 redux reviewed by TPU

P12 redux reviewed by overclockers.com

 

Edit : OP was talking about Arctic not Noctua. Obviously I can't read.

[Joealex24]

25 minutes ago, ThiccSmough said:

F stands for Focused flow, it has nothing to do with airflow.

 

As for which fan as front intake, P12 is better than F12.

F12 is designed to push air through impedance; therefore, it has 11 stator vanes.

If there is nothing behind F12, those stator vanes are just extra impedance.

Besides, from my experience, F12 produces extremely loud noise when mounted on Meshify C for some reason (probably stalling). 

 

P12 is the predecessor of A12x25, it is not the best but it gets the job done.

It is quieter and cheaper than F12, and it still performs similar (or better depending on applications) to F12.

 

Here are some reviews on P12 redux :

P12 redux reviewed by TPU

P12 redux reviewed by overclockers.com

I think you might be talking about noctua fans? I forgot to mention I was talking about the arctic fans

[Joealex24]

1 hour ago, boggy77 said:

p are for static pressure. good to put them on radiators

f are for airflow. good for case fans.

were you talking about the arctic fans? ive added 'arctic' to the title now

[boggy77]

Just now, Joealex24 said:

were you talking about the arctic fans? ive added 'arctic' to the title now

yes arctic

https://www.arctic.ac/uk_en/p-fan-faq/

[Algebruh]

18 minutes ago, Joealex24 said:

I think you might be talking about noctua fans? I forgot to mention I was talking about the arctic fans

Sorry, obviously I am blind. haha

[Joealex24]

1 minute ago, ThiccSmough said:

Sorry, obviously I am blind. haha

nah don't worry I edited in the arctic bit after you commented do you know which of the arctic fans would be better for that use : )

[Algebruh]

Just now, Joealex24 said:

nah don't worry I edited in the arctic bit after you commented do you know which of the arctic fans would be better for that use : )

I only own a F12, it is very good as exhaust fan. It is my second choice besides Noctua A12x25.

It is still pretty good as intake fan.

Not sure about P12, but I think it is better than F12 in Meshify C due to its foam filter.

[Joealex24]

3 minutes ago, ThiccSmough said:

I only own a F12, it is very good as exhaust fan. It is my second choice besides Noctua A12x25.

It is still pretty good as intake fan.

Not sure about P12, but I think it is better than F12 in Meshify C due to its foam filter.

thanks, I had ordered 3 f12 based on what the first guy said so maybe I should cancel that and order the p12

[WoodenMarker]

The P12's are newer and better. It probably has more to due with the new motor than the blade design being more optimized for static pressure or airflow. If possible, go for the pwm model. The pst feature can also be useful for cable management or not needing more fan splitters.