Basically, the two ARCTIC fan series F (as in flow) and P (as in pressure) differ in their main application:
F fans are suitable for maximum airflow with low air resistance. They achieve maximum airflow with an open case or very large-meshed fan guards. F fans are also ideal for use with classic fan grills. For airflow, the transported air volume is optionally specified in cubic metres per hour (m³/h) or alternatively in CFM (cubic feet per minute).
Suitable F-fan scenarios:
Many fans tend to generate annoying humming noises or uneven sound pressure on one frequency at higher speeds. Our F fans, on the other hand, distribute the sound pressure more or less evenly along the frequency bands (also called white noise). This means that the noise development is perceived as barely disturbing, if at all.
The P fans, on the other hand, are designed for maximum static pressure. Static pressure is important for cooling performance in situations where completely free air circulation is not possible. This can be, for example, a tightly meshed case intake, or radiators and heat sinks with their closely spaced cooling fins. In order to guarantee a high air circulation through these resistances, the highest possible static pressure is required. Without a correspondingly high static pressure, the desired air circulation is not achieved, resulting in a loss of cooling capacity.
Suitable P-fan scenarios: