If you want to add some style and personality to your gaming PC, RGB fans are a great way to do it.
They play an important role in keeping your PC cool while also displaying different colors and effects to give your PC a stunning and unique look (especially if you have a transparent side panel or a tempered glass case).
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With tons of options available at various price points, it can be hard to narrow down the choices.
That’s why we’re going to review some of the best RGB fans available—based on their performance, features, and price—to help you find the right one for you.
Let’s Shine a Light on the Best RGB PC Fans
1. Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB Elite
Best RGB PC fan
- Size: 120mm
- Speed: 1500 RPM
- Power connector: 4-Pin (PWM)
- Noise level: 28 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
The Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB Elite is a great choice if you’re looking for fans that work as great as they look. These fans boast eight bright, individually addressable RGB LEDs on each fan, which can be controlled using Corsair’s iCUE software to create a gorgeous personalized lighting setup.
The fans operate relatively quietly while providing ample airflow to keep your system cool, with speeds ranging from 550 RPM to 1500 RPM that reach noise levels as low as 18 decibels (or slightly below the noise level of a whisper).
The anti-vortex vanes in the fan blades direct airflow and concentrate cooling, making them capable of pushing up to 47.7 CFM of air with 1.46mm-H2O of static pressure. And while they’re primarily meant as case fans, the improved cooling design provides excellent performance, even when mounted to a liquid cooling radiator or heatsink.
They aren’t the biggest, fastest, or quietest RGB fans on our list. But given Corsair’s unified RGB ecosystem and the exceptional performance of these fans, they offer the best balance between performance, customization, and aesthetics.
2. Cooler Master SickleFlow 140 V2
Best 140mm RGB PC fan
- Size: 140mm
- Speed: 1400 RPM
- Power connector: 3-Pin (PWM)
- Noise level: 27 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
Most of the fans on the list are 120mm fans, so if you’re looking for a slightly larger fan, the Cooler Master SickleFlow 140 V2 is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, customizable 140mm fan with reliable performance.
Coming with a sealed bearing to prevent dust and lubricating oil leakage, and an improved frosted fan blade and frame design for greater efficiency over its predecessor, it provides stellar cooling performance with a maximum airflow rate of 67 CFM. The 3-pin PWM fan controller allows for dynamic speed adjustments between 650 and 1400 RPM, allowing you to create fan curves for optimal noise and performance.
The ARGB lighting adds a touch of personalization to your build, with frosted blades enhancing light dispersion for a more vibrant and luminescent effect. It also comes with secure connector clips to ensure a tight fit between fans and the PWM controller.
3. ASUS TUF Gaming TF120
Best 3-pin RGB PC fan
- Size: 120mm
- Speed: 1900 RPM
- Power connector: 3-Pin (PWM)
- Noise level: 29 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming TF120 is a high-quality chassis fan that provides impressive performance, durability, and aesthetics to make it one of the best 3-pin RGB fans around.
Its advanced fluid dynamic bearing provides up to 250,000 hours of operation, making it a great choice for users who want a long-lasting fan. The PWM control offers an RPM range of 650-1900 RPM, allowing you to fine-tune your fan curves to provide ample cooling with as little noise as possible, while the anti-vibration pads help to further reduce noise by damping vibrations. And it can push up to 62 CFM with 2.5mm-H2O of static pressure, making it a great case fan for optimal airflow.
One of the standout features of the TUF Gaming TF120 is its double-layer LED array, which produces deeper color saturation and more lighting effects than conventional RGB fans. The fan is also bundled with an ARGB hub, which can connect up to four fans and features onboard lighting control and Aura Sync support to synchronize them with other Aura Sync-enabled components for a cohesive look.
4. Antec F12 Series
Best high-performance RGB PC fan
- Size: 120mm
- Speed: 2200 RPM
- Power connector: 4-Pin RGB
- Noise level: 21.5 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
Typically, RGB fans forego the insane performance and noise suppression that you’ll find on high-end PC fans like those from Noctua and Arctic, in lieu of the extra flash of colorful controllable lighting. But the Antec F12 Series manages to achieve an excellent balance of all of this, and at an affordable price.
The fan moves a lot of air and keeps your PC running cool, even when running demanding applications, thanks to the arc surface of the fan frame and sleeve bearing that allow it to achieve a whopping 2200 RPM. But it doesn’t just push a lot of air – it’s also surprisingly quiet. With its rubber anti-vibration pads and sleeve bearing design, it achieves its impressive cooling with a low noise level of just 21.5 dB, or just above a dull whisper.
Combined with its full-spectrum customizable RGB lighting and its low price, this fan is a steal for anyone who wants RGB fans that are capable of serious cooling at a whisper-quiet volume. Just beware that you’ll need a 4-pin RGB fan header on your motherboard to use it, and that this fan isn’t PWM controllable.
5. Thermalright TL-C12CW-S X3
Honorable mention #1
- Size: 120mm
- Speed: 1500 RPM
- Power connector: 4-Pin (PWM)
- Noise level: 25.6 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
Thermalright is another major player in the PC cooling market, offering serious cooling at an economical price. And the TL-C12CW-S X3 fans are a great example of this.
Featuring a sturdy industrial-grade PBT and PC polymer construction, and quality S-FDB bearings, the TL-C12CW-S X3 reaches speeds up to 1500 RPM, able to push 66.17 CFM of air with 1.53mm-H2O of static pressure at just 25.6 dB. And with the silicone rubber pads and a 4-pin PWM cable interface that lets you adjust fan curves for optimal noise and performance, they’re a great choice if you want quiet, high-airflow fans.
The LED atomizing fan blade effectively reflects the light, making the ARGB lighting effect softer and more eye-catching. And speaking of ARGB lighting, these fans offer up to 17 modes of light effects with ARGB support, allowing you to tailor the look of your setup to your needs.
Even if these aren’t the most impressive fans on the market in terms of performance, noise, or advanced RGB customization, they’re a great choice if you’re looking for a thrifty mid-range option from a reputable brand.
6. DeepCool FC120
Honorable mention #2
- Size: 120mm
- Speed: 1800 RPM
- Power connector: 6-pin (RGB/PWM)
- Noise level: 28 dB
- Our Rating: 9.6/10
The DeepCool FC120 is another powerful and visually appealing RGB PC fan that offers fantastic cooling and aesthetics. Thanks to the narrow frame bezel and a maximum speed of 1800 RPM, this fan can push 61.91 CFM of air for excellent heat dissipation. Meanwhile, the noise damping pads reduce noise levels, running at a relatively quiet 28 dB under full load.
The DeepCool FC120 features a unique daisy-chained design, which simplifies cable management to reduce cable clutter. Each fan features a single 6-Pin cable that outputs both RGB and PWM signals that can interconnect between multiple fans for colorful cooling simplified, while the fans connect to the motherboard with a single 2-pin connection.
As for RGB, each fan features six bright, individually addressable RGB LEDs on each fan. And with both the PWM and RGB controls, you can configure fan curves and RGB color schemes directly from your motherboard, so you won’t have to download third-party software like many other RGB fans on the market.
If you’re looking for a balanced, high-performing, and visually appealing fan with an emphasis on simplifying cable management, then these are a great choice.
Light It Up
Adding RGB fans to your computer is a great way to make your PC setup look as cool as it runs, giving it flair and personality to really make it your own.
The Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB Elite and Cooler Master SickleFlow 140 V2 are among the best all-around RGB fans for your PC, while the ASUS TUF Gaming TF120 and the Antec F12 Series push some serious air without sacrificing style.
Just remember – before you make a choice, make sure your motherboard has the right connectors to support it!
