The 77 CFM airflow rating is pretty impressive too. The 3.16 mm-H2O rating of the EVO 120ER makes it the perfect 120 mm RGB fan for radiators and filtered intakes. So it’s no surprise that their EK-Vardar EVO 120ER D-RGB fans excel at static pressure. No proprietary controllers are needed here.ĮK is well known as a manufacturer of water-cooling components, including radiators. It’s cheap to run, too the SquA RGB plugs directly into your motherboard’s addressable RGB (ARGB) header. It’s hard to hold this against Enermax, especially given the SquA RGB’s relatively low cost. But compared to some of the other fans on this list, it lags behind in the looks department, at least to our eyes. It’ll add a splash of color to your rig, sure. While it shares the single LED ring configuration of NZXT’s Aer RGB 2, the ring on the SquA RGB looks a bit muted in comparison. While the SquA punches above its weight when it comes to cooling, it falls a bit short in the looks department. How affordable, you ask? A three-pack of the SquA RGB costs about half of a three-pack of Corsair’s QL120 fans, all while boasting admirable airflow, static pressure, and noise ratings. aigo AR12 ProĮnermax’s SquA RGB fan’s unique selling point is its combination of affordable price and excellent all-around performance. The Corsair QL120 is available in black and white, as is the QL140. Overall, the Corsair QL120 and QL140’s dual-sided RGB and relatively high LED count make them the best-looking RGB fans right now. But the expense might be worth it if you’re building a showpiece rig and need high-end RGB lighting to complete the build. Individual fans aren’t cheap, too, with each costing between $30 and $45, depending on the size. A triple-pack of the QL120s alone will cost you more than $100, which climbs to nearly $190 if you need a Corsair Lighting Node Core to go with it. These fans won’t hurt your system’s cooling performance, but they’re certainly not designed for those who are extremely picky about cooling and temperatures. The lighting is the priority here, and that’s what you’re buying these fans for. Performance isn’t the QL fans’ strong point, but that’s not surprising. The Arctic P12 PWM PST ARGB is available in black and white.

They’re not the most eye-catching ARGB fans, but they’ll still add a great splash of color to any system. Overall, the Arctic P12 PWM PST ARGB and P14 PWM PST ARGB are solid ARGB fans that strike a great balance between performance, looks, and price. It’s a welcome bonus that should help keep your motherboard headers free. The “PST” in the name stands for “PWM Sharing Technology,” which means that each fan has a second female 4-pin slot for daisy-chaining multiple fans.

In addition, these Arctic ARGB fans connect directly to your motherboard ARGB header, so you don’t need to pay extra for a pricey proprietary controller to control the lighting. The P12 will set you back less than $20, while the P14 is just shy of $25. Don’t get us wrong, they’re not bad looking at all, but you may want to look at other options if if you want flashy LED rings and complex lighting setups.īut the upside is that these are relatively affordable for RGB fans. Of course, performance isn’t the primary criteria for ARGB fans aesthetics matter too, and that’s where these Arctic fans fall short slightly. The P12 PWM PST ARGB is particularly noteworthy with its 68.9 CFM of airflow and 2 mm-H2O of static pressure.Īn Arctic P12 PWM PST ARGB. But they’re still decent performers as far as ARGB fans go, with both versions posting above-average numbers for airflow and static pressure. The different fan blade design reduces performance compared to the non-RGB versions, which is a slight shame. The main difference is that the ARGB fans swap the solid fan blades for translucent blades that showcase and diffuse the RGB lighting from the 12 ARGB LEDs in the fan hub. These fans are the ARGB versions of the company’s excellent P-series fans, which top our list of the best case fans. They’re not the most eye-catching RGB fans out there, but they offer great overall performance at an affordable price (as far as RGB fans go). * Arctic uses Sone for their noise ratings, and conversions to dBA are approximate at best.Īrctic’s P12 PWM PST ARGB and P14 PWM PST ARGB are some of the best value RGB fans available.

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