ARCTIC
ARCTIC P8 Max 80 mm PWM fan 500-5000 RPM black
An 80 mm PWM fan with a 500-5000 RPM range, double ball bearing and high static pressure for dense server racks
- Long service life with NMB double ball bearing
- Efficient cooling on radiators thanks to high static pressure
- Infinitely variable speed from 500 to 5000 RPM via PWM
- 0 dB mode stops the fan below 5 % PWM duty
- Optimised for dense 2U server racks with high airflow
80 mm PWM fan for servers and dense builds
The ARCTIC P8 Max is an 80 mm case fan built for high static pressure in tight spaces such as 2U server racks and compact workstations. Its 4-pin PWM connector allows speed control from 500 to 5000 rpm, dropping to a complete stop below 5 % duty cycle for silent idle periods. The NMB double ball bearing is chosen for long service life in continuous operation.
Sustained load behaviour and thermal headroom
Under continuous load the fan maintains high static pressure to push air through restrictive heatsinks and radiators without throttling. The wide 500-5000 rpm range lets the curve scale smoothly with temperature rather than jumping to a noisy maximum. At low duty cycles the motor stops entirely, eliminating bearing noise during light workloads.
Double ball bearing and 4-pin mounting
The NMB double ball bearing resists wear better than sleeve alternatives, supporting 25 years of design experience and ongoing spare-parts availability. A standard 4-pin PWM header provides both power and speed reporting, so the fan integrates directly into motherboard or fan-controller curves without adapters. Black frame and blades keep the look neutral in any chassis.
Highlights
- Long service life with NMB double ball bearing
- Efficient cooling on radiators thanks to high static pressure
- Infinitely variable speed from 500 to 5000 RPM via PWM
- 0 dB mode stops the fan below 5 % PWM duty
- Optimised for dense 2U server racks with high airflow
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How much noise does the 80 mm fan produce when running continuously at full speed?
The fan uses an NMB double ball bearing for long service life. Below 5 % PWM duty the fan stops completely, and above that it runs variably between 500 and 5000 rpm.
What connector does the fan need on the motherboard or controller?
It requires a standard 4-pin PWM header for speed control and power.
Will the fan fit a 2U server rack that already uses 80 mm mounting holes?
Yes, it is designed for 2U server racks with high component density and matches the 80 mm mounting pattern.
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