Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 120mm Fan Review

Epilogue

The Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 120mm is an expensive fan, going for $40 alone without the iCUE controller, which utilizes the equally expensive iCUE Link ecosystem. It only makes sense to purchase this fan if you have other iCUE Link devices since you can daisy chain all compatible parts and use the minimum amount of cables to deliver power and data signals. Although the iCUE Link ecosystem’s features and capabilities are noteworthy, the high prices of the compatible parts don’t make it an appealing choice for most users. Corsair should find a way to lower the prices of its cooling products since it faces fierce competition. Its engineers have good ideas, but the implementations are just too expensive.

Let’s now look at 25 dBA noise normalized performance. I chose 25 dBA because it is low enough not to annoy most users and high enough to allow for speeds that offer decent airflow and static pressure performance.

The LX 120 achieves top static performance, while its airflow is close to the lowest limit of the Cybenetics Phi Gold category. Since this fan is destined for use in coolers, static pressure matters the most, and this is why Corsair is focused there. Only the RS120 Max achieves a (notably) higher static pressure performance. Still, this fan has a 30mm width, so you might have compatibility problems with it in chassis with restricted internal space.

For reference, at the time of the review, the following prices applied in the US market (Amazon):

• Corsair LX120 RGB (without iCUE controller): $40
• Thermalright TL-C12C: $4.3
• Arctic P12 Max: $10
• be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm High-Speed: $19.9
• Endorfy Fluctus 120 PWM: $19.9
• Phanteks T30-120: $34
• Thermaltake Toughfan Pro 12: $25
• Scythe Grand Tornado 120mm: $20
• XPG Vento Pro 120mm: $25

Below, you will find several 120mm fan reviews to get more insights about this product category.

• Arctic P12 Max Showdown – Black (DBB) vs White (FDB)
• Arctic P12 Max (Black – Double Ball Bearing) Fan Review
• Phanteks T30-120 Cooling Fan Review – ReCheck!
• Scythe Grand Tornado 120mm Fan Review
• Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro Fan Review
• Thermalright TL-C12B V2 120mm Fan Review
• Hyte THICC FP12 120mm Fan Review – The NEW Performance King!
• XPG Nidec Vento Pro 120 PWM Fan Review

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