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Fractal Design Launches Aspect Fan Series

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Building on the core functionality of market favorites like Dynamic and Prisma, the Aspect series brings an exciting new aesthetic to the Fractal range of fans. Available in regular and RGB versions, notable Aspect features include aerodynamic stator struts for lower turbulence, Trip Wire technology for enhanced blade efficiency, rifle bearings and built-in chaining support to simplify cable management. Additionally, the PWM models offer a wide RPM speed range, making them ideal for radiators. This makes Aspect an excellent fit for anyone looking for discrete or extravagant cooling that balances aesthetics and performance.





Pricing

  • Aspect 12 Black - 10.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 White - 10.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 PWM Black - 12.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 Black - 12.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 White - 12.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 PWM Black - 14.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 RGB Black Frame - 12.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 RGB PWM Black Frame - 14.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 RGB White Frame - 12.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 RGB Black Frame - 14.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 RGB PWM Black Frame - 16.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 RGB White Frame - 14.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 RGB Black Frame (3 pack) - 35.99 USD
  • Aspect 12 RGB PWM Black Frame (3 pack) - 40.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 RGB Black Frame (3 pack) - 40.99 USD
  • Aspect 14 RGB PWM Black Frame (3 pack) - 45.99 USD

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Fractal’s really just phoning it in these days. But hey at least their website looks good!
 
features include aerodynamic stator struts for lower turbulence, Trip Wire technology for enhanced blade efficiency
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what kind of nonsense is this supposed to be? stator struts for internal turbulence? why? why is that even a thing? And WTF is Trip Wire Technology? its PR made up garbage trying sell used bubble gum in a shiny new wrapper.

Fractal can make some decent stuff but it looks like they hired the PR team from Intel...
 
stop fucking around with the frame designs, and let them seal properly against radiators!
 
32cfm 1.20 h2o rating, Yup great rad fans
 
They needed to release something new and they delivered... just now looked in their web at aspect 14 - 3pin fan, damn.

Didn't know that "chain feature" is called and marketed as that, haha. Splitters from now on are "chain feature". :D
 
DeathtoGnomes said:
what kind of nonsense is this supposed to be? stator struts for internal turbulence? why? why is that even a thing? And WTF is Trip Wire Technology? its PR made up garbage trying sell used bubble gum in a shiny new wrapper.

Fractal can make some decent stuff but it looks like they hired the PR team from Intel...
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I think they meant aerodynamically designed struts, the 4 plastic struts that holds the motor. Idk what nonsense does for internal turbulence means lmao. Trip Wire is their small raised section in the suction side of the leading edge of the fan blades. Not sure how that helps either.
 
ShurikN said:
Not with those prices.
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They are 1$ more than Arctic offerings, all things considered they are still a better value for a budget builder than a 20$ noctua or god forbid, a 30$ be quiet

The key to arctic fans successes is their value packs, you can get 3 or more fans for a nice discount.
 
Solid State Soul ( SSS ) said:
They are 1$ more than Arctic offerings, all things considered they are still a better value for a budget builder than a 20$ noctua or god forbid, a 30$ be quiet

The key to arctic fans successes is their value packs, you can get 3 or more fans for a nice discount.
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That's what I had in mind when i said "those prices"
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ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack (5pc) - Standard Low Noise PWM Controlled Case Fan with PST Feature - Newegg.com

Buy ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack (5pc) - Standard Low Noise PWM Controlled Case Fan with PST Feature with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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F12 5 pack is cheaper than 3 individual fans from Fractal. And Fractal's packs only come in 3s
 
Solid State Soul ( SSS ) said:
They want to compete with Arctic F series fans, which are selling well.
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In that case, they need to slash their 3 by factor of 3 minimum. Arctic fans in Europe often sell for 3-4 Euros. Fractal just can't compete with that.
 
Solid State Soul ( SSS ) said:
The F series FDB fans ?

Those are a steal at that price
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Not really a steal, but just a very basic and budgeted fans. Some years ago I saw some Apevia generic 7 bladers on amazon for 3 Euros. 5-6 Euros is a normal price for fans or at least it should be as such thing as fan it barely has any materials and barely any engineering.
 
Holy Moly that fan blade leading edge appears flat AF .... they ain't gonna reduce any turbulance with that . Wouldn't be surprised if that is one of the worst performing fans in dB/rpm !
 
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