Best current price£15.29from eBay
Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers
eBay£15.29Visit shop 120mm Fractal Aspect 12, 7 Blade, 1200rpm, 32CFM, Rifle Bearing, White, 3-pin
Visit shop4 offers from £15.29 - £43.79
View price history by clicking the chart icon.
The Fractal Design Aspect 12 is a 120mm white cooling fan designed for PC builders who prioritize a clean, minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing reliable airflow. It offers a balanced cooling solution for standard computer cases by utilizing aerodynamic stator struts and rifle bearings to ensure quiet, long-lasting operation; however, it lacks PWM speed control, as it uses a standard 3-pin connector.
| Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | FD-F-AS1-1202 |
| Brand | Fractal Design |
No, this specific model (Aspect 12) uses a 3-pin connector and does not support PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) speed control.
While it can be used, its maximum air pressure of 1.2 mmH2O is optimized for case airflow. It may not perform as well as high-static pressure fans on thick radiators.
The fan features a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 90,000 hours, making it highly durable for long-term use.
You can daisy-chain multiple fans, but always verify the total current draw does not exceed the amperage rating of your motherboard's fan header.
The cable length is 0.5 meters, which is sufficient for most standard mid-tower and full-tower computer cases.
Check that the mounting screws are tightened securely to the case frame and ensure no cables are touching the rotating fan blades.
Ensure the fan is connected to a 3-pin or 4-pin motherboard header and adjust the 'Fan Control' settings in your BIOS to 'Voltage' or 'DC' mode.
Installation of the Aspect 12 is straightforward, utilizing the included four screws to mount the fan to any standard 120mm fan mount in your computer case. Since the fan uses a 3-pin connector, ensure your motherboard fan header is set to 'DC' or 'Voltage' control mode in the BIOS if you wish to attempt manual speed adjustment, though the fan will run at its maximum 1200 RPM by default. To take advantage of the daisy-chain feature, plug the first fan into the motherboard header and connect the subsequent fans into the chain connector provided on the previous fan's wiring. For maintenance, clean the blades using a compressed air duster every few months to prevent dust buildup, which can impact blade efficiency and increase noise levels.
