140mm Fan Question

[Shrek]

The Artic P14 is "Pressure-optimised", is that ideal for a case fan?

For some strange reason I don't like the long-curved blades and they might be part of the vibration problem people talk about.

Then again, the Noctua P14 has 9 blades while the A14 (non G2) has 7, and as I understand things, a prime number of blades is best when it comes to harmonics.

"WHY IS EVERYTHING SO COMPLICATED?"

 

[iolaus]

The Artic P14 is "Pressure-optimised", is that ideal for a case fan?

Best I can tell, that just means it's got high static pressure. It's not a bad thing, but not really needed for a non-restricted air flow. You'd want that kind of rating for a heatsink or radiator though.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I have a few Thermalright TL-B14. They are pretty decent. I would recommend..

Edit:

That is what the top of my case looks like when I am using an air cooler

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I'll second this. ThermalRight makes excellent fans which have great quality at a value price point. Wonderful bang-for-buck!

The Artic P14 is "Pressure-optimised", is that ideal for a case fan?

These are are also good quality fans for a good price!

Then again, the Noctua P14

I'm not a fan(no pun intended) of Noctua anymore as they're consistently overpriced. They're still solid quality, just not a great value.

 

[Shrek]

ThermalRight TL-C14C, nice price and a prime number of blades!

Now I'm confused, in the picture below am I really seeing the two left fans with one rotation and the others with another?