ENERMAX MAGMA UC-MA12 120mm Case Fan

Pros: I bought this fan a little over a year ago to replace the same model fan in my PC. It was replacing my rear exhaust fan that had started to make noise when it was spinning, at first it was a very quiet whine but after a few days it became really loud and grated on my ears so I ordered a new fan of the same make and model. Both fans were very quiet and did their jobs while they worked and I had no issues with them other than the fact that the new fan also started to have the same issue just recently.

Cons: About a week ago the replacement fan I had ordered a little over a year back started to give out and make the same annoying whine the first fan made before it died. Maybe I just got really unlucky with these two fans but every other fan that is in my two computers, all of which are silverstone fans

Pros: Fantastic fan, I will watch for more of these. Still going strong, quietly, 2 years later. Love it. Comes apart for cleaning. Already outlasted the 'brand name' $$$$ one it replaced.

Cons: Could have been a bit less expensive

Pros: *Very Quiet
*Magnetized so there is no loud motor
*Pushes a very decent amount of air when in push/pull on a radiator
*The fins pop off with slight force for extremely easy cleaning and then you just apply a small amount of pressure and pop it back on.
*I have owned 1 for over 2 years now, this is my second. The original one is still running perfectly as if I just bought it
*Comes with a 4 pin PSU adapter and 4 rubber screws which I don't use because the weight of the radiator would most likely break or pop them out.
*Air flow and fin direction is clearly visible and molded into the side of the fan casing

Cons: *Not a single issue in just over 2 years.

Other Thoughts: I bought a Magma fan in January 2011 from my local computer store as a case exhaust, the one I just purchased from here is my second and I now have them in a push/pull configuration on my Antec KUHLER H2O 620 CPU Cooler.

*Rosewill Challenger Case
*Radeon HD 7850 HIS IceQ X
*AMD Phenom ii X4 970 3.5Ghz
*Corsair AX 850 Gold
*Asus Sabertooth 990 FX
*600gb WD Velociraptor
*500gb WD Green

Pros: Decent noise to air flow ratio

Cons: Initially purchased two fans and those did well for 3 months so I purchased two more at my local brick & mortar store as they had a sale for $8.99 each. One of the new fans died after 2 weeks, the second fan died after 6 weeks. The original two are now beginning to make noise. Tried to check the enermax web site for support and I get all kinds of malicious web site errors. The original packaging says nothing about warranty support.

Other Thoughts: Time to buy 6 more fans......

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We apologize for the inconvenience. All the case fans come with 1 year warranty. Please go to the link: http://www.ecomastertek.com/rma.php for RMA services!

Thank you,
Customer Service

Pros: the fan blades ARE removable.
good air flow.
very quiet.

Cons: the included rubber pin fasteners broke.
also IF you ever try and remove the fan IF you installed it by using the rubber pins, it WILL be a pain to remove.

Other Thoughts: didn't really think that after the rubber pins broke that it called for any egg deduction as they didn't really effect the performance or reduce much noise. they did however reduce vibration to the case. but wile installing them they must be stretched and 2 of them broke.

Pros: Tried many many fans, finally satisfied. Good noise to flow ratio. Good price!

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I was worried I wouldn't be happy with the noise levels unless I spent the 25 bucks for a Noctua fan, but these cut the mustard.

Pros: Very quiet, great airflow, easy to install as a case fan.

Cons: No cons.

Other Thoughts: It started making a bit of noise recently (failing) after about a year and a half in continuous use. I will replace it with the same.

Pros: Very quiet. The loudest fan on my system is now the CPU fan. The only noise you hear is the soft whoosh of air as the fan operates, and that can only be heard when you place your ear next to the case. Fan blades are removable and easy to clean.

Cons: These fans don't move as much air as my old fans, but that's to be expected.

Other Thoughts: Hopefully these won't fail quickly.

Pros: Moves lots of air.

Cons: I found this fan to be rather noisy. I also had trouble with the rubber mounts. I broke two trying to pull them through the holes on my case. I ended up having to use screws which of course could account for some of the noise.

Other Thoughts: If you need to move a lot of air this fan works well. If you are looking for silence, try a Nexus fan.

Pros: Moves an amazing amount of air at fairly quiet levels! There is no fan noise...the title says it all...if you put your ear in the vcinity you hear a whoosh of air. I'm constantly putting my hand near to see they are still running. My initial 2 are still running the same, a year and a half later!

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I have 2 of these installed in my Gladiator 600 case I use for my WHS 2011 Server. Wonderful, cooling the server and staying quiet...just like a server should. Putting two in as intake in my wooden HTPC case since they are so quiet and move so much air,