Analysis

Looking over the results, we have just stumbled onto a new king of performance cooling at low noise levels. All 3 quiet fans would be acceptable for cooling, but in terms of having to pick one, we would be picking the new SWiF2-120P from Coolink without a shadow of a doubt! As you can see (from previously mentioning earlier) a high static pressure fan at the same RPM can produce better results looking at the San Ace at 1200RPM. It’s rather interesting to see at 1700RPM for the 120P, the fan is actually quieter than the San Ace at full speed (2600RPM), but only 4°C warmer on the all important load testing. Something to think about perhaps?

Conclusion

What can be said about these relatively unheard of fans? Something tells us that they won’t be for much longer. From having tested the sound (our own judgement), to testing the temps on the CPU, the results are amazing. The amount of money (especially Noctua) this reviewer has spent over the past 12 months listening to all the (you could say wasted) opinions of many reviews and people, I feel quite sick. However, what has come out of today is something we feel is rather big in the cooling industry.

For a relatively unheard of company mainly overshadowed by the big cats to actually come out with something that is cheaper, quieter and, more importantly, performs better is truly remarkable! Nothing should be against the Noctua & Sharkoon fans however as there both equally great fans for a noise/airflow ratio.

The Coolink 120P (PWM model) has achieved a Silver Award. With what we have gathered today is a breath of fresh air; a new stunning fan that doesn’t cost the world, yet it’s performance levels beats the best competitive products available in its rival market and cheaper too. Combine that with a stunning 5 year warranty and you have the makings for a very satisfying product. That said, it missed out on our Gold Award mainly due to its cheap looking cable braiding job. Both Noctua & Sharkoon fans have excellent rubber like brading that not only looks professional, but does it’s job very well in respect to tidying the cables and how freely the cable is willing to bend for the ultimate cable management. However, to actually break into a competitive market is tough, but props to Coolink for managing to produce a real gem with its 120mm line up.

Pros

- New king of low noise/airflow ratio!!
- 5 year warranty!
- Well priced
- Anti vibration screws for even more added quietness
- PWM model available – 120P highly recommended!
- Unique blade design.

Cons

- Colour scheme to some may not be of their tastes
- Cable braiding is not up to scratch

Overall we feel the Coolink 120P 120mm fan deserves a clear cut 8.5/10 and a Silver Award by us. The fan does what it says on the tin. It’s cheap, effective and better (if only just) than it’s rivals. If it wasn’t for the amateur looking cable braid job, we’d of given it a 9/10 and a Gold, which was a shame. Either way, well done Coolink for breaking into the 120mm market and doing it very well!

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Thanks

A special mention to Andreas at Noctua for sending out the review samples!