FAN TESTING, 3 Years Later | Airflow Case Mesh vs. Noctua NF-A12

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This is our first testing we've ever published with our fan testing machine that we bought several years ago. This process will be long and gradual as we build the knowledge required to fully tackle fan comparison charts, eventually leading to BIGGER BAR BETTER, which is all anyone wants in life. For now, we're beginning the exploratory process of publishing experimental results while we study how best to present the data and structure the language describing the results. We're excited for this and have more planned in the coming few weeks! This is the debut of our GamersNexus Fan Tester, and it's starting with case mesh porosity benchmarking.

This benchmark looks at the impact on airflow and performance characteristics (at a top level) from different porosities of mesh front panel. It'll help us better understand one of the key components for a good high-airflow computer case.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - It's Time
06:50 - Fans are Complicated
08:26 - The First Test: Case Mesh Porosity
11:03 - Why This Test is First
12:24 - THE MACHINE
25:59 - Explaining the First Tests
26:42 - MASSIVE DISCLAIMER
28:16 - Case Porosity Benchmark
32:35 - Fan vs Mesh Panel Benchmark
35:53 - Real-World Examples (Thermal Case Tests)
38:31 - Conclusion and Plans

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