Best PC Fans 2023: Keep Your Computer Cool With These Case Fans

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The best fans will keep your gaming PC running optimally and prevent overheating, like our favorite, the Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200. And we’ve found plenty of alternatives to fit every need and budget. Jump to detailed looks at our picks for the best PC fans, or just check out the list below:

Size, power, noise, RGB lighting, and other features are all factors to consider before purchasing a PC fan. We’ve taken all of that into account, bringing you the ten best options to kit out your rig and take a look at the end of the article for a guide to buying a PC fan - and click here to see them in the UK.

Diameter: 120 mm | Airflow: 100.6 CMH / 59.2 CFM | Noise: 18.1 dBA | LEDs: None | Connector: 3-pin | Dimensions: 4.7" x 4.7" x 1"

This Noctua fan is a balance of simplicity and quality. It’s a reinvention of a classic Noctua fan that can provide significant airflow and impressively low noise levels. At a quiet 18.1 dBA (even while putting out almost 60 cubic feet of air every minute) your PC will run quietly, reducing ambient noise in your work or play area.

The two-tone gray color means this one will blend right in with many PC setups, which is perfect for those who prefer substance over style. You can also make this fan even quieter by slowing it down (by lowering the voltage or using an optional low-noise adapter). The lower-voltage mode means the fan won’t spin over 1200 RPM, and if you really need to be as quiet as possible, you can pick up some optional Noctua anti-vibration mounts to put between the fan and your case.

Diameter: 120 mm | Airflow: 41.8 CFM | Static Pressure: 1.55mmH2O | Noise: 26 dBA | LEDs: 34 ARGB LEDs | Connector: 4-pin | Dimensions: 4.72" x 4.72" x 0.98"

These QL120 fans feature a whopping 34 RGB LEDs per