Is this the Papst 4412 FGL the best 12cm?

boe · Post by **boe** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:02 am

Hello,

I've been scanning through the posts and it looks like this is the best from what I've read but I realize different manufacturers have new models on a regular basis. Is there anyone who would say there is something with more bang for $20 or so? My system doesn't run too hot so I won't need anything with more airflow than this one.

Thanks!!!

Trip · Post by **Trip** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 3:33 pm

It's good - mine clicks a little at certain voltages...

From what I've read in these forums about other 12cm fans, I venture to recommend it as the best 12cm available despite its tendency to click.

Good fan thread

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:58 pm

yeah from the research ive done i think people like the papst 4412 the most out of all the 120's

just curious, will i get 100% garunteed start up all the time at 5v?

nova · Post by **nova** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:22 pm

I've bought 4 papst 4412 and all of them start at 3.3V

It's rated between 7-14V though.

Trip · Post by **Trip** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:11 pm

whoa! mine starts at a little above 5V

EDIT: I mean just below 5V

al bundy · Post by **al bundy** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:49 am

Seal wrote:yeah from the research ive done i think people like the papst 4412 the most out of all the 120's

just curious, will i get 100% garunteed start up all the time at 5v?

All of mine (many, many of them) have always started up nicely at 5V.