RGB Case Fans - which ones to go for?

Demon[KcsF] · 30 Oct 2019 at 09:06

Currently can't decide which ones I should go for, looking at

SP120
HD120
LL120

or the 140 variations of those.

Case is a Meshify S2, hence looking at both sizes.

Anyone with other recommendations and/or reasons for choosing one of the above?

Cheers

doyll · 30 Oct 2019 at 12:24

2x 140mm fans perform about the same as 3x 120mm fans of similar design and speed, also 140mm are usually quieter moving same amount of air .. so 140mm are better way forward.

Best fans don't have RGB in them, pluse they cost much less than RGB fans. OcUK has Ph-F140MP 2-pack for £16.26
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/two-...140mm-fan-radiator-performance-bu-003-pt.html

Paired with Phanteks Halos costing £10.99 each would give you good fans with RGB lighting.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/two-...140mm-fan-radiator-performance-bu-003-pt.html

Or buy some RBG lighting strips and install them.

ttaskmaster · 30 Oct 2019 at 13:05

ML140 Pro RGB.

Reasons:
I've generally found the MLs to be exceptionally good fans.
140 is usually better than 120, if you're able to fit them.
Not a fan of RGB fans myself, but these do have RGB.
You made no mention, so presumably price is not a factor...?

Len Dananey · 30 Oct 2019 at 14:55

ML fans, I currently use the ML140's and they are unreal. Get the ML fans mate.

Demon[KcsF] · 30 Oct 2019 at 17:22

Thanks guys, I will check out the ML 140's

Len Dananey · 30 Oct 2019 at 17:32

You get an RGB kit with the fans, but if you want to control the RGB effects you can get the Corsair Commander which it all connects to. I use the commander, rgb kit and 8 Corsair ML140 Pro RGB fans along with the H115l Platinum cooler, love it. Have used Noctuas, Bequiet fans, and loads of different ones in the past, these are the best I have used to date.

Demon[KcsF] · 30 Oct 2019 at 17:40

Len Dananey said:
You get an RGB kit with the fans, but if you want to control the RGB effects you can get the Corsair Commander which it all connects to. I use the commander, rgb kit and 8 Corsair ML140 Pro RGB fans along with the H115l Platinum cooler, love it. Have used Noctuas, Bequiet fans, and loads of different ones in the past, these are the best I have used to date.

The Meshify has a control panel on the back of the mobo tray, can all be controlled via Dragon Centre so just need the fans

Len Dananey · 30 Oct 2019 at 19:55

Demon[KcsF] said:
The Meshify has a control panel on the back of the mobo tray, can all be controlled via Dragon Centre so just need the fans

So does my case the phanteks ethoo primo, but the commander is miles better with controlling and ability to use CUE software to mess around with mate.