Valkyrie is a relatively new brand in the PC DIY market, based out of Cyprus in Europe. The product line was first covered in 2024. The company emphasizes prioritizing product R&D, manufacturing, QA/QC, and customer support over marketing efforts.
The review focuses on the Valkyrie B12 120 mm fan, an ARGB model available in black and white color options. Valkyrie claims this fan is performance-optimized with high static pressure, making it suitable for DIY watercooling applications.
The suggested retail price for either color version is US$16.99, or £10.49 including VAT in the UK.
Overall assessment notes that the B12 ARGB offers an excellent performance and noise balance for RGB fans and provides good value, especially within Europe. It also compares favorably against non-RGB fan options, making it versatile for both air and watercooling use cases.
The reviewer noted the following strengths: clean and efficient daisy-chaining capabilities and added customization from the ARGB lighting. The build quality was considered more than decent, and the white version cost the same as the black one.
However, several areas for improvement were identified. Performance at low fan speeds was described as somewhat lacking, with a mediocre RPM range where 800 RPM is noted as high for the lower end. Furthermore, the effective PWM control range was shorter than ideal, as both 90% and 30% PWM resulted in plateaus.
The reviewer found that while there is no bearing or motor noise, there is relatively higher airflow noise due to the fans pushing more air through, meaning they are not the quietest tested at low speeds. The daisy-chaining connectors use non-standard types, though an included extension cable was provided to solve this.
The Valkyrie B12 is characterized as a high-performance ARGB fan suitable for multiple PC DIY cooling applications. For its asking price in Europe, the reviewer recommended it and awarded Valkyrie a value award for the B12 ARGB.
Source: TechPowerUp