Test – Cryorig QF120 – Conseil Config : Specs | CPU | Hashrate | Review | Config

Hi all!

After the excellent coolers tested here from Cryorig, I am going to present their latest fans to you today, I named the QF120! Fans of 12 cm and available in 3 versions we are entitled to “Silent”, “Balance” and “Performance”, which how one can imagine turn more or less quickly depending on the model. For today’s test Cryorig sent me the “Silent” and the “Performance” which represent the 2 extremes of the range. Offered at $ 13 we are in the mid-range here, let’s see what the latest kids from Cryorig have in their belly!

The 3 QF120 fans from Cryorg are really very similar, 4-pin PWM connection, bearing developed by Cryorig HPLN, as well as a weight of 134g and a cable of 30 cm.
Where the difference appears is at the level of RPMs, the “Silent” turns between 200 and 1000 RPM for a breath of 44 CFM, the “Balance” from 330 to 1600 RPM for 49 CFM and finally the “Performance” from 600 to 2200 RPM for 83 CFM. These different speeds logically rub off on the noise generated, we go from a maximum of 19 dB for the Silent, 25 dB for the Balance and 37 dB for the performance, of course these data are manufacturer’s data and everything will have to be checked. it!
Consumption is unfortunately not announced by Cryorig, so point of note on this, even if a fan is certainly not the component that consumes the most!
In terms of price, it can be found at $ 13 (which should turn into € 13 to € 15) which, as I said, places it in the mid-range, but the 6-year warranty (3 basic + 3 years once the product is registered on their site) could make a small difference when choosing.

As usual at Cryorig, the sober is present, a black cardboard box with a photo of the product that takes up the entire facade, a small insert presenting the model and a clearly visible mention of the speed of rotation, so as not to be mistaken!

At the back we find the technical specifications of the fans (size, weight, RPMs etc.) as well as the listing of the bundle, which is always good to have on the box to be sure of the adapters supplied.

Inside the box we find the fan well surrounded by cardboard accompanied by its warranty extension card (a serial number to be entered on the site), the bundle is in one of the folds of the cardboard box.

The bundle is identical for the 2 fans, namely:

• With QF120 fan
• 8 pre-installed anti-vibration rubber pads
• 4 fixings for anti-vibration box
• 4 screws for case
• 1 6-pin male adapter -> molex
• 1 warranty card

As we can see the bundle is rather well supplied, in addition to the 4 classic screws for cases we are entitled to 4 fixings for anti-vibration case, 1 4-pin adapter -> Molex as well as the 8 rubber pads preinstalled on the fan, this is all really very correct.

We change here from 100% black with a good quality black plastic frame equipped with 8 rubber pads in the corners. The rest, on the other hand, is all white, proudly displaying the brand’s logo in the center. Cryorig has also equipped the QF120 with a system allowing air to enter from the sides, making holes and ramps to allow it to arrive, all this being supposed to help with noise pollution and the efficiency of the air. ventilation, we can’t really verify anyway!
The build quality of the assembly is as usual with Cryorig excellent, the fans are heavy, strong and the plastic of good quality.

At the rear we are really in the classic here, all we find is a label which, apart from the mention of the maximum RPMs is devoid of any characteristics, except that it is made to operate in 12V.

The Cryorig QF120 fans have been tested on the Prolimatech Megalahems radiator on the configuration below:

• Processor: Intel Core i7 875K @ 3,2 Ghz
• Ventirad: Prolimatech Megahalems
• Motherboard: Asus P7P55D
• Memory: Kingston HyperX 4 x 2 Go 1600Mhz
• Hard disk: WD Raptor 150 Go
• Graphic card: Sapphire Toxic 5850
• Food: Seasonic X650

The core i7 875K has been slightly overclocked to 3.2Ghz. The temperatures under load are an average of all the cores for 3 tests of 30 minutes on OCCT, the temperatures at rest were taken after 15mins on the desktop (still an average of the 4 cores).

We can clearly see here the difference in performance between the 2 fans from Cryorig, in fact the “Performance” version of the QF120 does not allow itself to be overtaken by events and manages to hold the test processor without the slightest problem, whether in 5V with 62 ° or in 12V with 49 °. As for the QF120 “Silent” it is like the Cooler Master FP120 which are very quiet and therefore stir little air, hence high temperatures in 5V even if the processor does not rise here in the red zone with 80 °, in 12V on the other hand everything is in order with 55 °.
Now let’s move on to the subject that generally annoys the noise pollution of our 2 friends today!

Attention : Part to be taken with a grain of salt, unfortunately not having access to the appropriate equipment and using an android application to take the readings the measurements below are only indicative! The readings were taken 15cm from the cooler.

Indeed the names of the models are not usurped, the QF120 “Silent” is really very good at this little game because it is inaudible in 5V (normal with a speed raised of 350 RPM) while with 37 dB in 12V it will be clearly silent and will not rise above the other fans of the different components of the PC, unless the rest is completely silent.
The QF120 “Performance” meanwhile is not in the lace, even if it is even able to be rather quiet in 5V (750 RPM) without being inaudible. Once at full power on the other hand it will clearly not be necessary to count on it to please your ears, the breath is present and is clearly heard, for a silent configuration it is immediately disqualified.
Note that the motors hardly emit noises except a small rolling noise is heard weakly with the ear glued to the fan, nothing which will not be heard in a case or even a few centimeters.

Here we are at the end of this test, what to say about the Cryorig QF120?
The QF120 range covers a wide range of uses, from silence for the QF120 “Silent”, performance for the QF120 “Performance” and a middle ground for the “Balance” version.
Regarding the “Silent” the result is as we can expect, inaudible at 5V and very contained noise pollution with a maximum of 37 dB, it is clear that unless you have the rest of the sound. completely silent configuration it will not be heard. On the performance side it will be necessary on the other hand to let the motherboard manage the fan under penalty of ending up with high temperatures (if it has to cool a processor) when it is left in 5V, in 12V on the other hand it stands very well against competition and is quite capable of cooling a processor.
The “Performance” version is of another ilk, indeed with a maximum speed of around 2200 RPM it will not spare your ears (51 dB) and is in no way suitable for a silent PC, even if a when set to 5V gets a very reasonable 33 dB. The performances are of course in line with the noise pollution, high! He signs there the best results of the comparison, which is not surprising given that he is the one who turns the fastest, and by far.
A quick word about the build quality, which is very good and does not tarnish the reputation of Cryorig products, the plastics are of good quality and the finish is very good, however we are not yet at the level of a Noctua fan.

Offered (when it will be available in France) at a price of $ 13, the Cryorig QF120 is placed in the mid-range and clearly does not play on marketing to claim such a price. No need to have a big name and interchangeable colors for a mediocre quality, Cryorig signs here a quality product which covers a wide use according to the models for a quite acceptable price.

A big thank you to Cryorig who allowed me to do this test.