Overview
The Arctic Cooling F12 PWM PST ACFAN00198A is a precision-engineered 120mm case fan designed for PC builders and system integrators requiring reliable, quiet cooling with automatic speed control. This white fan combines proven Fluid Dynamic Bearing technology with PWM and PST (PWM Sharing Technology) protocols to deliver efficient thermal management across a wide speed range.
Key Features
- PWM Sharing Technology (PST): Synchronizes multiple fans to a single control signal, eliminating the need for separate fan headers and reducing control complexity.
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing: Oil-capsule design minimizes friction and noise while extending bearing life beyond standard sleeve or ball bearings.
- Variable Speed Control: RPM range of 230–1350 allows the motherboard or fan controller to optimize cooling performance versus noise at any system load.
- Ultra-Quiet Operation: Achieves only 0.3 Sone at full speed, making it suitable for silent or low-noise builds.
- High Airflow Efficiency: 53 CFM (90.1 m³/h) provides effective case ventilation for standard ATX chassis layouts.
- Universal Mounting: Standard 120mm form factor with 4-pin PWM connector compatible with all modern PC motherboards.
Technical Specifications
- Fan Diameter: 120mm
- Airflow: 53 CFM (90.1 m³/h) @ 1350 RPM
- Noise Level: 0.3 Sone @ 1350 RPM
- Speed Range: 230–1350 RPM
- Power Connector: 4-pin PWM
- Voltage: 12 V DC
- Current Draw: 0.24 A
- Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic with oil capsule
- Cable Length: 400 mm
- Color: White
- Material: Plastic frame
- Starting Voltage: 6 V
- Form Factor: 120 mm case fan
Typical Applications
- PC case intake and exhaust ventilation
- CPU cooler supplementary airflow
- Graphics card support cooling
- Server and workstation chassis thermal management
- Silent or low-noise system builds requiring synchronized multi-fan control
- Heatsink and radiator mounting positions in compact enclosures
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All motherboards with standard 4-pin PWM fan headers
- Dedicated PWM fan controllers with 4-pin connectors
- Intel and AMD platforms with BIOS-level PWM fan management
- Standard ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX chassis with 120mm fan mounts
- Water cooling radiators requiring 120mm fans (verify static pressure requirements)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This unit serves as a direct replacement for any 120mm 4-pin PWM case fan. Verify mounting compatibility with your specific chassis before ordering.
Works With
- BIOS-level PWM fan control (Intel XMP, AMD Ryzen Master)
- Third-party fan controllers supporting 4-pin PWM (Corsair Link, NZXT CAM, Lian Li controller, etc.)
- Motherboard thermal monitoring software
- PST-compatible Arctic coolers for unified multi-fan synchronization
