The Corsair AF120 RGB Elite is a high-end fan, advertised as a high static pressure, fan, so it is ideal for cooling solutions. The 5-year warranty partially justifies its high price, while its fluid dynamic bearing promises for low noise output.
I like Corsair’s fans because this brand was the first to introduce ML bearings to the public. Nonetheless, I will look at the AF120 RGB Elite, which uses a fluid dynamic bearing in this review. With a price of $35 for a single fan or $120 for a pack of three, this product is expensive, and it will have a hard time against similar-priced fans like the Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC and the Phanteks T30-120. None of those above fans features RGB lighting, though, and including these features affects the final price, mainly if quality LEDs are used, which is the case for Corsair’s fans.
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Corsair classifies this fan as a static pressure type, which is suitable for use in either air coolers or radiators. This doesn’t mean you cannot use them for chassis cooling. Thanks to the 4-PWM signal, it is easy to drive the fan, and in the three-package, you will also find an RGB controller, the Lighting Node CORE.
- Model Name: AF120 RGB Elite
- Fan Speed: 550 – 2100 RPM ±10%
- Fan Airflow: 13.8 – 65.57 CFM
- Static Pressure: 0.17 – 2.68 mm-H2O
- Fan Noise Level: 5 – 34.1 dBA
- Fan Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
- Fan Connector: 4-Pin PWM
- Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
- Fan Rated Current: 0.38A
- Fan Weight: 178g
- Flow Type: Static Pressure
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm
- Price (excluding VAT): $35 & $120 for the triple pack
- Warranty: 5-years
