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The Wathai 12038 is a high-performance 120mm x 38mm brushless DC cooling fan engineered for extreme PC and server cooling. Operating at 5300 RPM, it delivers a powerful 230 CFM airflow with a high static pressure of 1.17 in H2O, ideal for demanding environments like gaming rigs and mining setups. Featuring durable dual ball bearings rated for 67,000 hours, a 4-pin PWM connector for smart speed control, and a noise level capped at 60 dBA, this fan balances raw power with intelligent operation and longevity.






















| ASIN | B07SGWNV5J |
| Air Flow Capacity | 213 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Best Sellers Rank | #170,091 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #889 in Case Fans |
| Brand | Wathai |
| Brand Name | Wathai |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Inverter, Server, computer case |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 442 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 38L x 120W x 120H Millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Wathai |
| Material Type | Lead |
| Max Rotational Speed | 5300 RPM |
| Model Number | 12038B12V4P2A |
| Noise Level | 58 Decibels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 12038B12V4P2A |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 38L x 120W x 120H Millimeters |
| UPC | 702334356784 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Wattage | 22.8 Watts |
J**G
Puissance d’extraction
Extrêmement puissant et donc bruyant à vitesse élevée. Très efficace
T**M
Holy!
Wow.... Amazing fan!
A**Y
Extremely powerful, but unreliable, failed capacitor jams rotor on 3 of them in updraft installation
Update: I've now had 3 of these fans fail in the same way only a few hundred hours after being put into service. They will fail to reach full speed and start making a noise. Eventually they will jam completely. After dissecting all 3 I found a failed capacitor can jammed between the rotor and the stator coils. Removing the can and reassembling (without replacing the capacitor) the fans will work at partial speed but not the full 5300 RPM. I'm reducing my rating to 1 star as these fans are NOT reliable and will fail prematurely regardless of the operating conditions. Whether it's a bad batch of capacitors or a bad design, I can't say, but a failed capacitor causing mechanical failure of the fan after only a few hours in service is unacceptable. Original review: I have a small single room ventilation system which was previously using Noctua industrial 3000 RPM fans. I bought two of these to try as upgrades, one for intake and one for exhaust in an HRV type setup. The exhaust fan seems OK after 2 weeks, but the intake (installed in a bottom to top airflow configuration taking outside air in via a filter) started making awful noises after about 48 hours and seized altogether after 3 days. I removed it and got it spinning again on its edge, reinstalled it, and within 2 hours it seized again. It’s seen air temperatures between about -2C and 10C, and would see a range from -35C to about 40C in that installed position, which the Noctua Industrial fan has handled just fine for over 2 years. So I’m rather disappointed, to say the least. I tried replacing the lubricant with some multigrade oil to see if this will help. As I said, the performance is exciting, but I can’t really stomach the prospect reliability issues in this system.
A**N
Superb airflow if you can tolerate the noise level
Amazing air output and noise level! I found operating it at a low 3-6 watts, it is moving as much air as most of my other 120mm fans. Crank it up to full power of 20+ watts and it's like facing a 30+ mph headwind. Thankfully I purchased a speed control to go with this. Unless you are mounting this fan inside a sound proof chamber you'll definitely need one to restrain the noise. I purchased this fan for cooling under my tractor canopy so the noise isn't that bad compared with the tractor diesel engine spinning 2500rpm. Most of the time I'm using the speed control at about 1/2 of maximum. But it's wonderful to crank it up when the outside temps are getting high. Size is correct match for 120mm mounting. The speed control I used is 4 pin version so fan connected right up. I haven't had any problems with operation. Get a speed control that permits setting a minimum speed also helps. Overall I am very, very pleased. I've bought several other Wathai fans and this one is just as well built as the others. I will definitely to buy Wathai fans.
K**N
Wrong dimensions
In accurate size - it’s actually 92-93mm not 120
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