quick warning, the total current of the fans might exceed the rating of the fan header, so adding a fan hub or a splitter that adds a sata or molex power to them might be needed.
the EK-FURIOUS MELTEMI fans are best i have found.

 

Add to list. Thanks.
But you comparison example, typhoon from list with meltemi?

 

Why the highspeed, thats fast the LL120's here are loud at that speed. Much happier at 1000-1100rpm.

 

I'm not picky about noise - but I'm either not deaf. So - medium rpm - around 2000.

 

agreed there, i like the pwm making my rad sound like a sports car when it revs up.

 

Just now i worked with four 92mm fans on 3590 rpm.

 

Personal experience. The Noctua NF-A12x25 pushes a lot of air at 2000 RPM while still maintaining a somewhat reasonable noise level.

 

Noctua Industrial.

 

Second this. I have 3 NF-F12 3000's on my RAD in a simple push config. They move A LOT of air. They aren't overly loud either for what you're getting. My old Coolermaster fans were just as loud at 2100RPM and were way worse.

 

Don't buy EK fans. They're a menace to society, i'm not sure about the Meltemi specifically but my experience with 3 versions of the Evo models are that they should all be discontinued and never seen again.

Give the Arctic P12s a shot, otherwise i really like my high speed SW3's. I like them more than any of the Noctua fans i've used, but I've never tried the sterrox ones.. and you probably shouldn't spend twice as much on them anyway.

 

I can second this. The sound signature of EK fans is among the worst I've heard. Noctua's are light years better. Arctic P12's are the best value for the money. Can't be beat for that price

 

Would the GTs benefit from something like a shroud? pic from a diff thread

 

Hoping this works out ok no understanding this

 

SW3 High-speed are good, I have several in my system and happy with their range of performance.

 

not read a review for the meltemi yet, but
Performance characteristics:

• Max Air Flow: 121 CFM = 205 m³/h
• Static Pressure: 7.13mm H2O = 70Pa

is the best i have found so far.

 

not read a review for the meltemi yet, but
Performance characteristics:

• Max Air Flow: 121 CFM = 205 m³/h
• Static Pressure: 7.13mm H2O = 70Pa

is the best i have found so far.

It's typically a good idea not to solely judge a fan, or any product, by it's marketing material. TPU's summation of the performance tests says it best:
"So yeah, looks like EKWB did not strike gold here with the Meltemi. If anything, these tests show that the fan is woeful compared to the 25 mm thick EK-Vardar EVO fans this fan is based off. There is definitely the effect of my testing these fans in a push configuration, which does not help that massive deadspot in airflow in the center owing to the huge motor hub, but regardless, it is a shame to see the fan louder and less effective than an older 25 mm thick fan that even costs less. "

 

 

The Non RGB Arctic P12 has higher performance than the RGB P12 according to their own specs.

 

Noctua NF-A12x25 or Thermaltake ToughFan 12, with Noctua being better, everything else is subpar

 

There is absolutely nothing special about the Toughfan. They shouldn't even be mentioned in the same conversation with the NF-A12X25, unless the context is "Tt ripped off the NF-F12X25 look and blade design for the Toughfan, but it's still as disappointing as you would expect a Tt product to be".

 

I agree about not supporting Thermaltake, but in that video, and these other 3 reviews Toughfan 12 is very close to the Noctua in performance-to-silence ratio.

The Best 120mm/140mm Cooler Fan Shootout, Feat. Arctic, Noctua & Thermaltake

Ari Altman | The Tech Buyer's Guru | March 27, 2021 | One of our many shootouts looking at PC fan performance, this one names the best models for radiator use!

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「Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 14」をレビュー。最強140mmファンの登場か！？ | 自作とゲームと趣味の日々

従来製品よりも高い風量・静圧と静音性を実現した高性能ファン「Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 14」をレビュー。冷却性能や静音性をNF-A14 industrialPPCやTOUGHFAN 12と徹底比較

jisakuhibi.jp

Thermaltake ToughFan 12 Review

www.ocinside.de

Granted we need higher quality reviews, but if the Toughfan 12 is cheaper and a person doesn't want Noctua color, nor cares about warranty, there's no reason not to buy.
However, personally I would recommend the Noctua NF-A12x25, more silent(better motor), better warranty, and supporting Noctua.

 

The Ultimate Cooling Fan Grouptest 2012 Review - Performance: Overclocked System (Arranged by Sound Pressure Level)

We test a total of 60 fans in 71 variations- 120mm and 140mm. Which cooling fan will rise to the top and take the crown in our ultimate cooling fan grouptest?

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Would the 9G1212M1011/9G1212F1011 work well ( 1950 / 2280 rpm )? That review only has the 2600 rpm variant

 

Im to analyse a lot of reviews, example techpowerup.com

	CFM 1200	dBA 1200	CFM 1500	dBA 1500
QL120	25.9	34.0	28.7	37.1
LL120	26.3	35.5	30.9	38
PH-F120MP	27.1	31.8	31.9	37.0
HD120	27.2	36.8	32.1	39.1
NJORD 120	27.3	35.6	31.4	38.1
NF-F12 PWM	27.4	38.7	32.5	43.4
NJORD DUAL FIN	27.8	35.2	33.6	39.6
Master fan Pro 120 Air pressure	27.9	36.2	33.1	39.7
Silent wings 3 120mm high speed	28.6	35.1	34.2	39.3
NF-A12x25 PWM	28.9	32.8	34.4	36.4
Darkside GT1850 PWM	29	37.9	34.3	42.3
ML120 PRO	29	35.4	34.4	39.7
NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	29.9	35.7	35.5	43
SST-FM121	29.9	40.2	35.6	47.8
EK Meltemi 120 ER	30.6	39.7	36.8	43.8
EK vardar EVO 120 ER	31.2	39.9	37.3	45.3

NF-A12x25 - winner.

Here - Обзор набора вентиляторов Deepcool MF120 GT с адресуемой RGB-подсветкой
NF-A12x25 not better on 25dB for airflow with high pressure then Cooler Master MasterFan MF122R RGB - 28.9 - 30.5 m3h.
Here - Fractal Design Prisma AL-12 PWM - Fan Pack Review
NF-A12x25 the same performance Noiseblocker eloop b12p.
Here - Nous avons essayé • Les Thermaltake Pure 14 aRGB Sync
NF-A12x25 - the same performance NF-S12B Redux (20 - 20.3 temps, 46.5 - 46.7 dB)
Here - Corsair QL120 RGB Review - Benchmarks Thermal Results
NF-A12x25 example versus Arctic Bionix P120 (40.9 - 44.4 temps, 35.5 - 38.9 dB )
Here - Тест и обзор: Corsair iCUE QL120 RGB - 120-мм вентиляторы со всенаправленной подсветкой - Hardwareluxx Russia
NF-A12x25 just best.

http://myc-media.de/wp-content/uploads/reviews/intertech/rs-08/temp.jpg

140-mm-Lüfter für Radiatoren im Vergleichstest: Ergebnisse und Fazit

140er-Lüfter für Radiatoren im Test: Ergebnisse und Fazit / Das Kühlvermögen im direkten Vergleich / Starken 120-mm-Lüftern auf der Spur

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120-mm-Lüfter im Test: Analyse zum Einfluss des Lüfters auf den CPU-Kühler (Seite 2)

120-mm-Lüfter im Test: Analyse zum Einfluss des Lüfters auf den CPU-Kühler / Messergebnisse / Der Scythe Kaze Flex schlägt sich gut

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Artic f12 and noiseblocker B12-ps better then nf-12x25 - but only on CPU-cooler.

PC-Lüfter für Radiatoren im Test: Arctic vs. be quiet!, Nanoxia, Noctua und Noiseblocker (Seite 2)

PC-Lüfter für Radiatoren im Test: Arctic vs. be quiet!, Nanoxia, Noctua und Noiseblocker / Testsystem und Methodik

www.computerbase.de

On radiator - dominante of NF-12x25 - undisputed.

 

1 post update.

 

Hi. What would be the best for pulling air through demciflex filter and then same fans pulling air through the filter pushes through a ek 240 PE radiator? Corsair Obsidian 750D Dust Filter Kit

Something like 3000rpm?

 

Hi. What would be the best for pulling air through demciflex filter and then same fans pulling air through the filter pushes through a ek 240 PE radiator? Corsair Obsidian 750D Dust Filter Kit

Something like 3000rpm?

Oh crap ha, i see above post image says about filter kit, thats ironic.

 

Update.
Huge update from

New winner and absolutely - Phanteks T30.