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Fractal Design ups their case-cooling game with a variety of new fan options

by: Zach -
More On: Dynamic X2 Venturi

Fractal Design, a Scandinavian hardware design company, announced this week that they'll be expanding two of their fan lines with a variety of new options.

The Dynamic X2 series adds 120mm and 140mm variants of the fan with PWM support, and an all-white non-PWM fan as well. The Dynamic X2 series additions are available in black, white, or Fractal's signature Black and White design.

The Venturi line gets four new models, available in two different series. The Venturi High-Flow (HF) Series focuses on low-restriction airflow environments. The Venturi High-Pressure (HP) Series thrives in high-restriction airflows, such as heatsinks or radiators. Both the HF and HP series come in Fractal's Black and White combination.

From limited research, Fractal's fans are decent quality for the price, so someone looking to add reliable fans without paying an arm and a leg could start here. Plus, the black and white color combination will look good in a lot of builds, so it may be worth picking up if the color design catches your eye.

Sweden, September 20, 2018 – Today, Fractal Design expand on the Dynamic X2 and Venturi fan series with new options giving users greater choice than ever before. Adding to the Dynamic X2, users will now have the option to purchase 120mm and 140mm variants of the fan with PWM support while an all-White non PWM version has also been added to the lineup.

In addition to the new Dynamic X2 variants, the Venturi series receives four new models in the classic Fractal Design Black and White color combination. Available in both High Flow (HF) or High Pressure (HP), these 120mm and 140mm options are the perfect companion for your system.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 Series

The Fractal Design Dynamic X2 series are true all-purpose fans, offering excellent airflow and outstanding 100,000-hour life expectancy thanks to the new LLS (Long Life Sleeve) bearing.

Added PWM support offers precise fan control via a wide speed adjustment range of 500 to 2,000 RPM allowing users to select their ideal mix of silent operation and maximum airflow (PWM Only).

The customized design of the Dynamic X2 results in a beautiful fan that helps to keep your system cool, yet quiet. Designed together with Fractal Design's high-end Venturi Series, the Dynamic X2 incorporates aerodynamic elements of airplane wing designs for significant noise reduction.

Available in multiple color combinations including black, white, or the classic Fractal Design color scheme with white blades and black frame, the Dynamic X2 series are the perfect choice for those seeking an expertly balanced fan with exceptional dependability.

Fractal Design Venturi HF Series

The Venturi High Flow Series fans, HF-12 and HF-14, are optimized for low-restriction airflow environments, making them an excellent choice for computer case fans, or other low-restriction usage scenarios.

Designed with a variety of performance-increasing and noise-reducing features, these fans can move an amazing amount of air compared to other fans at the same, minimal noise level.

The HF-14 comes with two sets of solid vibration-dampening rubber corners: one for standard 140mm fan hole spacing (125mm) and one compatible with the standard 120mm hole spacing (105mm). The Venturi High Flow Series fans are ideal for those looking for a perfect balance between high performance and low noise built from sturdy, high quality materials.

Fractal Design Venturi HP Series

The Venturi High Pressure Series PWM fans, HP-12 and HP-14, are optimized for high-restriction airflow scenarios, making them an excellent choice for use on large heatsinks, on radiators, or in other highly restrictive scenarios.

Designed with a variety of performance-increasing and noise-reducing features, these fans can move an amazing amount of air through restricted environments compared to other fans at the same, minimal noise level.

The HP-14 comes with two sets of solid vibration-dampening rubber corners: one for standard 140mm fan hole spacing (125mm) and one compatible with the standard 120mm hole spacing (105mm). The Venturi High Pressure Series PWM fans are ideal for those looking for a perfect balance between high performance and low noise built from sturdy, high quality materials.

Available in multiple color combinations including black, white, or the classic Fractal Design color scheme with white blades and black frame, the Dynamic X2 series are the perfect choice for those seeking an expertly balanced fan with exceptional dependability.
• Featuring true FDB-bearings, providing silent operation coupled with a long lifespan

• Equipped with a counter-balanced magnet that reduces the axial tension on the bearing

• Features integrated vibration-dampening corners, made from solid high-quality synthetic rubber

• Dense, sturdy construction, made from high grade glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer

• Fan geometry is optimized for high pressure, delivering high performance results in high restriction usage scenarios, such as in use with large dense heatsinks or water cooling radiators.

• Featuring PWM control with a very wide speed range, starting at only 400RPM (400 +/- 100 RPM), ideal for CPU heatsinks or radiators, where the motherboard can control the fan speed based on the CPU temperature. (HP PWM Version only)

• Aerodynamically shaped thin stator struts reduce noise and unwanted turbulence.

• Strategically placed notches on the blades further reduce and diffuse any humming noise produced when the blades pass the stator struts

• The trip wire technology introduces a micro-turbulent layer that combats elements that negatively affect performance, resulting in quieter operation

• Comes with a PWM Y-cable, for connecting additional fans to a single PWM header on your motherboard or PWM fan controller. (HP PWM Version only)

• 140mm fans come with an additional set of vibration-dampening corners are included that lends compatibility with 120mm fan mounts (105mm screw spacing). This enables the use of 140mm fans on many CPU coolers.

• Available in 120mm and 140mm fan sizes

• Available in two color combinations, Black blades, black corners, dark grey ("Gunmetal") frame and White blades, black corners, black frame