Lyle will come with the slapdown when these fans break, going on all about how his sister used to make these fans but left because the cheap management moved to bad materials
Aaaaand amazon link says 90 pounds for 3. I really hope they ran out of stock and raised the price but the price seems bit too low to keep the advert up.
They raised their price!!! Even on eBay this same kit NOW retailers for 77.00. Thanks Kyle!! Once again you have proven that your opinion has clout and can change the world!! Amend this review, it is no longer accurate. 🎉🎉 :) love you!!
Did a quick search on Taobao, turns out they have many versions of this fan. There's: single-sided single-color DC (￥25, $3.6) single-sided single-color PWM (￥35, $5.1) double-sided static RGB PWM (￥39, $5.7) double-sided revolving pattern RGB PWM (￥49, $7.1) single-sided customizable RGB PWM (￥49, $7.1) double-sided customizable RGB PWM (￥59, $8.6, the one in this video). And it seems like the only difference between those versions is the lighting. The actual fan is identical. To people who don't really give a F about lighting (which, I suppose is quite a large number of people), the $5.1 basic PWM option looks like it would be a real killer. Of course I would expect a ~50% markup on top of Taobao's local pricing, but at ~$8 a piece for a close-to-Noctua performance, man would that be some great value. It's a shame that they only sell those domestically at the moment.
Just finished my first build and got these after watching this vid and a little extra research. Couldn't be more pleased. Quiet, nice build quality, really good airflow, and as a bonus I think the thin RGB is elegant. Thanks a ton for the video.
Aye. I feel your pain. Cost of fans: $35.99 Cost of Shipping & Import Fees: + $33.34 Ouch! Better prices on eBay tough, but the shipping and handling fees eat up a lot of the budget part. I like the fans though. Seems like a good buy, if you live in the US.
I mean, basically all components are made in China anyway. These probably came off the same production line as the Corsair ones. We know that 'trademark law' doesn't translate into mandarin...
The real test is gonna be longevity. One can expect Noctua to last a while, but these are an unknown, especially at their price point. If there's a way to artificially age fans in a stress test or something, that'd be pretty interesting to see.
BE CAREFUL BUYING THESE! Bought these fans few weeks ago, I don't know whether I've gotten a bad batch or something else perhaps (bought the 5 pack with 1 extra to fill in space in case), but every single one of the fans makes very noticeable revving noise coming from the motor housing. The fans only go as low as 1100RPM~ up to around 1900RPM~. At their lowest speed, the sound is bearable however turning it up at anything higher (such as using the presets on the remote provided with the 5 pack), makes them sound like a miniature jet engine. Whoever claims these are quiet either listens to everything at high ambient noise level or is tone deaf, or must have received an entirely different batch that may indeed be quiet somehow through witchcraft. I compared these to multiple fans I have used previously (including Arctic F12, Bequiet Pure Wings 2, stock Zalman case fans), and these are by far the loudest I've tested at medium-max speeds. They do have great RGB lighting however and have had no issue connecting them and using with Asus Armoury Crate. If the amount of air they push at low speeds is good enough, then I'd say they're worth it, however beware of reviews, they are certainly very loud at higher RPMs. Not ideal for a PC sitting 30-50cm from the user at least.
I Bought these fans based on this video, I'm extremely happy. I have 6 of them in a NZXT 510 case and after tuning using my mobo's program I can only hear them if I put my ear next to them. The RGBs are addressable and work perfectly with Aura Sync.
No offence to Kyle, but I dont think 10 minutes were nearly long enough to heat soak that radiator so the temps would have been the same no matter what fans you put there. Also I think the intake test should have had the front glass off to better show airflow. With the glass on the front any fan would be choked for air resulting in similar airflow/temps reguardless of the fans used.
Also waiting for a GN fan review. Kyle didn't mention if the fans were at a locked speed, so they were probably allowed to ramp up to maintain Target temperature through the controller, meaning the testing done here was flawed and results didn't really give any usable data.
i think these are the once, or approximately ;) www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20191213161419&origin=y&SearchText=pccooler+120mm+fan+moonlight+series
Your MOLEX rant triggered me to the point of making me write this. MOLEX is such a common standard that most PSUs come with more extra MOLEX cables than they usually have extra SATA cables. Choosing MOLEX as the way to go in terms of power for these fans seems like the best possible option, specially on that low price range...
We need more videos like this. Give those affordable brands a chance to create a healthy competition. The big companies shouldn't be the one dictating prices. It should be us, the consimers.
@@docferringer Thread necro for others reading 10 month old comments (lol), Deepcool now makes argb version (CF120)...a 3pk is also $45...so price bumped.
Wifey? Isn't our channel host Gay? He DOES have both ears pierced afterall. Something very common in the LGBTQ Community. Walk into a gay bar,you will see what I mean.
((SETUP TUTORIAL:)) To do the setup on mine, the first step I did was connect the fan header cable from the fanhead/SATA cable with the hub. It goes into any fan header available. Next, I connected the DC5V from each fan to the hub in the spots labeled RGB 1-7. The orientation of this connection *does* matter. If it doesn't work, troubleshoot by flipping connections. They each have a fan header cable. Now, start the daisy-chain 1-to-5 cable on one side of the hub and go *in order* around the hub. (NOTE): One of the connections on the daisy chain is an individual fan header, with the others having the blade-cutouts. This is important. The daisy chain should be aligned so that the single fan header on that chain plugs back into the FAN port of the hub. The closer, the easier the cable management. Connect your SATA cable to the daisy chain on your drives. It will provide power. Bam. Fans should have LEDs and movement. NOW, for addressable RGB (aRGB) control, your motherboard *must* have a 3-pin aRGB header. The toolkit with the controllers and hardware includes a 3-pin-to-3-pin aRGB cable. This will plug into the 5v aRGB port of the hub. I do believe it's on the opposite side to the FAN port. This will provide you the ability to address RGB. To access aRGB mode: The controller has many settings and preprogrammed modes. On the second row of the controller, there's two options before "color". They are: "FRGB" and "RGB". FRGB is the button to swap to aRGB control, and vice versa. Experiment and have fun, but remember that safety is the number one priority. Make sure *everything* is plugged in properly before connecting your SATA power connection to avoid damaging the fans, the hub, the mobo, or... Well, you. Good luck, builders.
@@pixel_vengeur391 X2 www.amazon.com/Noctua-Bearing-NF-S12B-redux-1200-PWM/dp/B00KF7PPY4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=NF-S12&qid=1558122622&s=electronics&sr=1-4 And a PWM splitter. came out to around $37
@@prescottmajette5290 Lovely stance, now. Concider this, there are people that want a good looking pc! Nothing against noctua's quality and performance, but they are just ugly. You might sacrifice a little when it comes to quality, but if they die after 10 years, just replace them. They were just over half the price of a noctua to begin with, so if they die after 50% the time you paid a low price for rgb.
1 year user update I picked up these fans when this video was published. I've got 5 in my build and they haven't given me a single reason to replace them. Still going strong for anyone who is interested.
Bought these in 2020 for 40$ USD. Still worth every penny. Looking super good. Might slap two of them on a radiator if I switch out my stock Wraith Prism for an AIO eventually.
Ill say it again, I am in love with the channel.. you could say, I am a "fan" too! I had some cheapo AIGO fans that had the exact issues you mentioned here and I have been shopping around all day for some...i checked your channel and BOOM! You blew me away :D
Then again, you get two of them for the price of one noctua... And just because it is Chinese doesnt mean it must be of bad quality. All components are in the end made in China. Also, look at Huawei and Oppo in the phone market. Wasnt OnePlus also chinese? Take for example thr surface tablet clones from Chuwi. They have worse build quality on chassi, and lower speced cpus, but the most important thing for viewing it is the screen, and it is as good as a surface for a fraction of the price of a surface. Why? Because they use the exact same panel as the surface. So as for normal casual tasks you could get the same experience as with a surface (if the touchscreen were as good....) on a budget.
The thing about Noctua is they have amazing customer service. You could have a cooler and use it on 10 motherboards, and they will send you the brackets for the mounts for free every time.
PCCooler GI-D66A Dual 120mm RGB SIX-Pipe (nickel plated) CPU cooler for about $70 on AliExpress. Just installed this on an LGA-2011 Asus P9X79Pro with Xeon E5-1650V2, replacing a CoolerMaster 4 pipe Hyper 412S. BIG difference. Much better cooling performance with the PCCooler GI-D66A. I run this CPU at 4.4Ghz (could go higher but I have opted for 4.4) and under stress it keeps the core temps no higher than 71 Celsius. Under normal use it beats the CoolerMaster by about 6 degrees. This new air cooler even has an attractive RGB top plate! PCCooler seems to produce some pretty damn good products for the money, IMO.
Most chines computer fans used hydraulic bearing which doesn't last as long vs ball bearings or magnetic. So they don't last as long. And because hydraulic bearing have oil inside they are prone to dust and sometime with enough dust it is going to cause the fan to spin slower.
I was looking for new fans and your video convinced me to order the 5-pack. After a month they finally arrived and I'm very happy with the looks and performance. The hub support both 5v argb and 12v rgb. Thanks for your review!
Buyer beware!! They raised their price!!! Even on eBay this same kit NOW retailers for 77.00. Thanks Kyle!! Once again you have proven that your opinion has clout and can change the world!! Amend this review, it is no longer accurate. 🎉🎉 :) love you!!
Molex advantages: --Old and reliable standard. --The wires are usually separate, which means you can flatten them into a ribbon or bunch them into a sleeve to help with cable management. --The connectors can be twisted around 180 degrees fairly easily in case whatever you are plugging in does not have its power plug in the expected orientation. SATA disadvantages: --Usually ribbon cables, which are a pain to work with and cable manage. --Thick wires and a thin connector means a lot of strain on drive connectors if you have to twist the cable to plug it in. --Cheaper SATA power cables are just pins that were stuck in an injection mold machine and covered in plastic. The wires move around during the molding and they can end up touching, which is bad if the plastic temp is too high and damages the insulation. There have been some fires because of this. --More expensive SATA power cables use a connector that separates the wires and stakes a pin through the insulation to make a connection. It's more reliable, but you end up with an inflexible, T-shaped connection once you plug a device into the connector. It can make cable managing little hubs and things difficult. So...I hope Molex sticks around. :)
New to your channel, and I'm already a HUGE FAN! (fan pun executed to perfection) I'm looking at upgrading my gaming rig marginally, and your videos are a big help to my research. I'm a husband and father of 2 little ones, so I really appreciate the budget friendly advice that you include in your testing. Thank You
I am jealous of you. You've got such cool fans. They are a little flashy, but it's much better than loud fans that blow. Those Chinese fans are great too.
@@erubielalanis6658 how are they? I just built my first build and got Cooler Master mf 120 and they sound like a jet engine at full speed.. I thought I did enough research but i guess not. Do you know any fans that have good rgb, airflow and arent too loud?
@@Dmcjixjdndncnc I couldn't be happier with these fans, great airflow, super quiet, RGB is just enough. I have 6 of them in a NXZT 510 case. 4 as case fans and 2 on a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition Cpu cooler. After tuning the fan curve with my Motherboard software I can't tell the pc is on. Only at load do I actually hear any fan noise. Super happy, the RGB looks great. Fully Addressable.
My NZXT H510 Is dark and the components are blacked out. I decided to look for a couple RGB fans just to brighten up my case a bit. Not all funky looking like a carnival like others I've seen.Found these and they are perfect and look menacing with just enough lighting to accent the dark innards of dark case.
I purchased a 5 pack of these recently, the 5 pack came with SATA power and the fans had a 4 pin connector for the fan, but the rgb plug from fan to hub was a 4 pin version of the 3 pin plug seen here at the timestamp: 4:20. The connector for the hub to the motherboard is still the same 3 pin plug for 5V rgb. All in all, at least the 5 pack, if not the current version, has addressed a lot of his comments in this video. I use a 5V rgb connector for MSI, no idea about the 12V adapters performance.
You used the wrong Noctuas. The letter before the number is the type of Noctua fan. And the only type you should ever use for anything at all is A. So NF-A12, NF-A14
They’re 60 bucks on Amazon now, they have upgraded the power port to sata. And from the looks of the instructions you can connect it to Asus or the other motherboard I think MSI directly from its own little junction box now. I just got done installing it on my desktop that I’m currently waiting on parts for it to completely rebuild. Noise wise they are very good and the color is definitely good, I am very impressed with these.
I got these fans delivered just today and was so excited to install them in. Turns out my gigabyte z170-sli doesn't have a VGD header and I don't have a molex connectoe on my power supply. So that really blew.
Had these exact fans for a little over a year still running like new came from the be quiet brand fan very similar reason I switched one side was similar to that fan. The other side of the be quiet had thicker RGB so with exhaust and intake it did not match, but still liked the thin ring found these couldn’t be happier, best fan for the price without a doubt in my opinion which really doesn’t matter but for 100 bucks for the nine fans I needed could not go wrong even if they lasted 2 to 3 years
I bought other fans that do the job and it was a set of 6 fans + the controller for about 42$. Much cheaper than these, but these are definitely better quality.
The reason for the divots in the blades is allegedly to allow the blade to cut through the air easier. They use it in HVAC fans now for the last 4 years or so.
You got me with those... I bought them after see this video, and had to bought them from amazon USA because they don't sell the kit on Amazon ES. And after mount them.. they are louder than the Phanteks p400s stock case fans... but really louder! And just on idle! And the rgb controller connectors are really crap! But really, they disconnect really easy, just putting the finger on them.
GIVE ME YOUR BEST FAN PUN
Fan-tastic
But I'm just a fan
fan-atic is the coldest cs:go team
I dont work well under pressure i need some air
you pretty much covered them up.
This aged super well.
I know right I was watching this for the first time and he said Coronas and I was like HOLD ON, and it's a Chinese brand how tragic for the marketing.
@@XX-ep5xt the changed the name to the moonlight series like 5 months ago lol
@@XX-ep5xt exactly
Ya we know that that corona also came from china...
I thought that was a joke and this was uploaded recently
If only they came in a questionable beige color. 😔
This is the reason why Noctua choose to make their fans that color.
It's just shit like color.
kaanosphere they knew it. That was the way to make it unique
Going with Sunshine Yellow or Hot Pink could've also made it unique, but would people go for that instead?
@@nighthawkvc25a nope, even less would accept hot pink or yellow. hence the beige.
I'm watching this in 2020
😷 Things happened to the name "Corona"
that joke didnt age good :D
They renamed them "moonlight" series
@@logan9334 That's cool and all but name literally one person who asked
same
@@_sphnx I asked him
*doesn't hear fans*
*turns up volume*
I M P E R C E P T I B L E
RIP to my ears
Lmao so true. I'm at my PCP right now and I can't hear what my doctor is saying
Some Nerd I Guess OMG AHAH ME TOO
Lol F same
same here lol
"No relation to the Mexican alcoholic beverage."
Ah, back in simpler times. We were so young, so innocent.
it got worse somehow
If the fans are Chinese shouldnt lyle be reviewing them?
That's what I'm also thinking
Isn't Lyle vietnamese?
Lyle will come with the slapdown when these fans break, going on all about how his sister used to make these fans but left because the cheap management moved to bad materials
😂😂 yess
@@vablo7198 Some say he's Kyle his evil twin brother, orrrrr that he's just a racial stereotype... All we know is, he's called the Lyle
The only thing that will be better than these are silent bladeless PC fans from Dyson
Dyson's bladeless fans have blades
@@elenchus but if you cant see them, are they actually there?
@@bradhaines3142 no, at least if you're an epistemological idealist
Dyson doesn't have a silent fan. They are in fact terribly loud.
@@bradhaines3142 haha
"These don't look like $12 RGB fans, they look like they could be $15 [...]." -Kyle, 2019
Whoa buddy.
Aaaaand amazon link says 90 pounds for 3. I really hope they ran out of stock and raised the price but the price seems bit too low to keep the advert up.
BTW, your Amazon link takes us to their Blue only LED fans :s
They raised their price!!! Even on eBay this same kit NOW retailers for 77.00. Thanks Kyle!! Once again you have proven that your opinion has clout and can change the world!! Amend this review, it is no longer accurate. 🎉🎉 :) love you!!
@@Jinbutsu in the US it's the same omegalul
If you are in no rush, you can still order them from AliExpress for $11.39 a piece.
Kyle, please, stop doing the sound tests,
ALL I HEAR IS MY ONW COMPUTER WHIRRING IN THE BACKGROUND
Right! do a db test with a visual meter.
hahahaah can relate
Hi
SAMEEEEEE
my pain
Kyle: "Chinese RGB Corona, nothing to do with the Mexican beer"
Me: *sweating in pandemic* "I can honestly say I'm not a fan"
TRIPLE ENTENDRE
Its fan-demic
Omfg 😂 😂
nice pun tk
@PAIN ooo
Did a quick search on Taobao, turns out they have many versions of this fan. There's:
single-sided single-color DC (￥25, $3.6)
single-sided single-color PWM (￥35, $5.1)
double-sided static RGB PWM (￥39, $5.7)
double-sided revolving pattern RGB PWM (￥49, $7.1)
single-sided customizable RGB PWM (￥49, $7.1)
double-sided customizable RGB PWM (￥59, $8.6, the one in this video).
And it seems like the only difference between those versions is the lighting. The actual fan is identical. To people who don't really give a F about lighting (which, I suppose is quite a large number of people), the $5.1 basic PWM option looks like it would be a real killer. Of course I would expect a ~50% markup on top of Taobao's local pricing, but at ~$8 a piece for a close-to-Noctua performance, man would that be some great value. It's a shame that they only sell those domestically at the moment.
You are a hero for typing this all up! I spent many hours comparing and ended up lost.
Just finished my first build and got these after watching this vid and a little extra research. Couldn't be more pleased. Quiet, nice build quality, really good airflow, and as a bonus I think the thin RGB is elegant. Thanks a ton for the video.
I bought these 6 months ago. They work perfectly! Exceeded my expectations for the price. Working with MSI Mysticlight was a bonus too.
"Chinese RGB Fan"
Should have done a Lyle video.
why todoroki
theses fans seem to have gone viral...lol
okay really, lmao
Underrated comment lmao
LOL
Lmao
Bitwit :"Best budget fans"
*clicks Amazon link*
Amazon: $88
Aye. I feel your pain. Cost of fans: $35.99 Cost of Shipping & Import Fees: + $33.34 Ouch! Better prices on eBay tough, but the shipping and handling fees eat up a lot of the budget part. I like the fans though. Seems like a good buy, if you live in the US.
umm no they are 35...
@@brettnelson1214 in the USA, they are 35
anywhere else, it's like a hundred bucks
Thanks Obama!
55$ for me 5pack kit, with no shipfee and 9$ for each extra fans. damn.. i might buy.
you can also find them on aliexpress
Kyle :- Makes a video on Chinese fans and does not include Lyle.
*Lyle :- Am I a joke to You???*
Oh boi no replies and hearted
I bought the 5 pack 2 months ago... and they're amazing :D
Do the fans still quiiet ?
The price has gone up like ~300% after this video xd
what do you mean? They have been rased with 4 dollars. thas it
Twan Boekelaar it might be different per region
@@notasas9882 with amazon it shouldn't change right?
It's 130ish aud here.
still standing around $32/$35 for a 3 pack and a 5 pack is like $60/$65
Tech youtubers: Alright y'all fan noise test
Cars outside my house: *I am inevitable*
Kyle having PTSD episodes from Linus' roast.
I mean, basically all components are made in China anyway. These probably came off the same production line as the Corsair ones. We know that 'trademark law' doesn't translate into mandarin...
@John Doe What's the official name of Taiwan John? :P
how would trademark law fit into this. It's not like they're using the Corsair name or logo
@@jaklawrence4301 Regardless of whether you call Taiwan the ROC, they have a relatively good record of handling IP litigation (compared to the PRC)
@@elenchus Really I meant patent law, but hey ho - they're not that bothered about either :P
@@jaklawrence4301 Taiwan do observed the patent law.
The real test is gonna be longevity. One can expect Noctua to last a while, but these are an unknown, especially at their price point. If there's a way to artificially age fans in a stress test or something, that'd be pretty interesting to see.
I’ve had these fans for over a year now, still work as if they where brand new, absolutely love these fans
Can you control the lighting via software?
BE CAREFUL BUYING THESE! Bought these fans few weeks ago, I don't know whether I've gotten a bad batch or something else perhaps (bought the 5 pack with 1 extra to fill in space in case), but every single one of the fans makes very noticeable revving noise coming from the motor housing. The fans only go as low as 1100RPM~ up to around 1900RPM~. At their lowest speed, the sound is bearable however turning it up at anything higher (such as using the presets on the remote provided with the 5 pack), makes them sound like a miniature jet engine. Whoever claims these are quiet either listens to everything at high ambient noise level or is tone deaf, or must have received an entirely different batch that may indeed be quiet somehow through witchcraft. I compared these to multiple fans I have used previously (including Arctic F12, Bequiet Pure Wings 2, stock Zalman case fans), and these are by far the loudest I've tested at medium-max speeds. They do have great RGB lighting however and have had no issue connecting them and using with Asus Armoury Crate. If the amount of air they push at low speeds is good enough, then I'd say they're worth it, however beware of reviews, they are certainly very loud at higher RPMs. Not ideal for a PC sitting 30-50cm from the user at least.
^ this all 9 of the fans i ordered sound like that too, shit is stupid loud but i wear noise cancelling headphones so it doesnt bug me
Duel time: PcCooler 120mm 3 fan RGB kit vs Deepcool RF120 3x120mm fan kit RGB
its also $7 per fan if you get the 5 pack right now (5 for $35) Deepcool RF120M
Nice! This also has awesome value. Got the 'Tecware - Orbis Spectrum' for my system similarly priced.
Nice title! I see what you did there.
Just gonna say this.....LOVE that you have the GSkill Trident Z Royals shining in the background lol
I Bought these fans based on this video, I'm extremely happy. I have 6 of them in a NZXT 510 case and after tuning using my mobo's program I can only hear them if I put my ear next to them. The RGBs are addressable and work perfectly with Aura Sync.
These fans were a breeze to install. They look awesome, and cost $36 USD. The connection kit that comes with them are... fantastic. Super impressed.
Do they support PWM?
They do. Weird thing though. Their min rpm is not great. 1000 is the lowest rpm they will spin.
Fans audio test;
fan type 1: total silence
fan type 2: total silence
what roast?
Now I'm just waiting for tech Jesus to do a video on these before pulling the trigger
Same here :)
Rui Sousa yes indeed
No offence to Kyle, but I dont think 10 minutes were nearly long enough to heat soak that radiator so the temps would have been the same no matter what fans you put there. Also I think the intake test should have had the front glass off to better show airflow. With the glass on the front any fan would be choked for air resulting in similar airflow/temps reguardless of the fans used.
Also waiting for a GN fan review. Kyle didn't mention if the fans were at a locked speed, so they were probably allowed to ramp up to maintain Target temperature through the controller, meaning the testing done here was flawed and results didn't really give any usable data.
@@neop9015 Exactly, too many variables not accounted for. This was basically a product placement video.
Year: 2020
Comes from China.
Named Corona.
F
2021 Chinese virus
Using a laptop, speakers in front, sound test emerges, puts ear closer - hears laptop fan going ham.
lmao that's what i called a 3d sound test
Could you make an rgb pc building tutorial and how to connect the rgb parts together?
cable + cable + cable + cable + cable + cable on cable extension on to Motherboard. End. :D
Fans? Plug fans into Hub. Plug hub into Sata port. Hub controls RGB.
@@Xenoray1 But what about if you don't have an rgb motherboard?
@@Xenoray1 lmao exactly!
@@ihaokbmw than you most likely cant unless you get an extension i believe
If it's Chinese why can't I find it on AliExpress
i think these are the once, or approximately ;) www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20191213161419&origin=y&SearchText=pccooler+120mm+fan+moonlight+series
They are not Chinese. It mena everyting is chinese but this are polisch fans.
After building with one of the 5-packs, I can confirm-these things are STUPID quiet.
remember to turn the computer on before testing
qwerty9118 ....what?
@@itismezed he is saying to turn on the computer before testing, throwing shade that is why they are quiet
Your MOLEX rant triggered me to the point of making me write this. MOLEX is such a common standard that most PSUs come with more extra MOLEX cables than they usually have extra SATA cables. Choosing MOLEX as the way to go in terms of power for these fans seems like the best possible option, specially on that low price range...
We need more videos like this. Give those affordable brands a chance to create a healthy competition. The big companies shouldn't be the one dictating prices. It should be us, the consimers.
Deepcool RF-120, Cheaper/similar price/performance but looks better.
best choice
But the LEDs are not individually addressable like these are. You are limited to brightness and changing the colors.
@@docferringer Thread necro for others reading 10 month old comments (lol), Deepcool now makes argb version (CF120)...a 3pk is also $45...so price bumped.
I can see Wifeysauce rolling her eyes from over here. AND I'M IN TEXAS! ;)
Hello fellow Texan!
Wifey? Isn't our channel host Gay? He DOES have both ears pierced afterall. Something very common in the LGBTQ Community. Walk into a gay bar,you will see what I mean.
I have the PCCooler Halo FRGB fans.. i guess these fans are underrated :D
((SETUP TUTORIAL:))
To do the setup on mine, the first step I did was connect the fan header cable from the fanhead/SATA cable with the hub. It goes into any fan header available.
Next, I connected the DC5V from each fan to the hub in the spots labeled RGB 1-7. The orientation of this connection *does* matter. If it doesn't work, troubleshoot by flipping connections. They each have a fan header cable.
Now, start the daisy-chain 1-to-5 cable on one side of the hub and go *in order* around the hub.
(NOTE): One of the connections on the daisy chain is an individual fan header, with the others having the blade-cutouts. This is important.
The daisy chain should be aligned so that the single fan header on that chain plugs back into the FAN port of the hub. The closer, the easier the cable management.
Connect your SATA cable to the daisy chain on your drives. It will provide power. Bam. Fans should have LEDs and movement.
NOW, for addressable RGB (aRGB) control, your motherboard *must* have a 3-pin aRGB header. The toolkit with the controllers and hardware includes a 3-pin-to-3-pin aRGB cable.
This will plug into the 5v aRGB port of the hub. I do believe it's on the opposite side to the FAN port.
This will provide you the ability to address RGB.
To access aRGB mode:
The controller has many settings and preprogrammed modes.
On the second row of the controller, there's two options before "color".
They are: "FRGB" and "RGB".
FRGB is the button to swap to aRGB control, and vice versa.
Experiment and have fun, but remember that safety is the number one priority. Make sure *everything* is plugged in properly before connecting your SATA power connection to avoid damaging the fans, the hub, the mobo, or... Well, you.
Good luck, builders.
DEMONITIZED
He said "Corona"
It was demonitized at the time of writing this comment
these are realllllllly nice. Too bad, I just opened $40 worth of Noctua's a few hours ago.
So you bought one fan
@@pixel_vengeur391 X2
www.amazon.com/Noctua-Bearing-NF-S12B-redux-1200-PWM/dp/B00KF7PPY4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=NF-S12&qid=1558122622&s=electronics&sr=1-4
And a PWM splitter. came out to around $37
Just because they look good on paper, doesn't mean they will last.
@@pixel_vengeur391 you mean just the blades
I have to say, I have became a huge fan over the past months of watching your channel.
Noctua isn't just silent, it's also quality. I don't think cheap fans will last as long.
Exactly ! , I've had my Noctua fans for 10 years now , still running strong without any weird noise !
If you want rgb or solid led you can't go noctua.
@@HAWX4 if you want rgb instead of quality, well thats your fault
@@prescottmajette5290 Lovely stance, now. Concider this, there are people that want a good looking pc! Nothing against noctua's quality and performance, but they are just ugly. You might sacrifice a little when it comes to quality, but if they die after 10 years, just replace them. They were just over half the price of a noctua to begin with, so if they die after 50% the time you paid a low price for rgb.
Cheap is not the problem, quality is.
1 year user update
I picked up these fans when this video was published. I've got 5 in my build and they haven't given me a single reason to replace them. Still going strong for anyone who is interested.
when corona referred only the beer .... the good old days now corona isn't a thing to joke about
Him: Corona, no offence to the Mexican beer company.
Me: watching in 2020😔😷😷
The 3-pack goes for $77 on ebay o.0
...BUT you can find the single fan for around $13.50
Viewer: You can’t expect anyone to watch a video over 10 minutes about case fans.
Bitwit: observe
Bought these in 2020 for 40$ USD. Still worth every penny. Looking super good. Might slap two of them on a radiator if I switch out my stock Wraith Prism for an AIO eventually.
Ill say it again, I am in love with the channel.. you could say, I am a "fan" too! I had some cheapo AIGO fans that had the exact issues you mentioned here and I have been shopping around all day for some...i checked your channel and BOOM! You blew me away :D
Been using 3 of these for about a year and they work great.
Then again, you get two of them for the price of one noctua... And just because it is Chinese doesnt mean it must be of bad quality. All components are in the end made in China. Also, look at Huawei and Oppo in the phone market. Wasnt OnePlus also chinese?
Take for example thr surface tablet clones from Chuwi. They have worse build quality on chassi, and lower speced cpus, but the most important thing for viewing it is the screen, and it is as good as a surface for a fraction of the price of a surface.
Why? Because they use the exact same panel as the surface. So as for normal casual tasks you could get the same experience as with a surface (if the touchscreen were as good....) on a budget.
@@xsp1522 yes I'm gonna send back fans that have lasted over a year and paid $10 each for...
Poor Kyle, becoming a fan... You will be missed.
The thing about Noctua is they have amazing customer service. You could have a cooler and use it on 10 motherboards, and they will send you the brackets for the mounts for free every time.
ShiroiKage009 fans don’t normally come with brackets buddy. These aren’t comparable products
PCCooler GI-D66A Dual 120mm RGB SIX-Pipe (nickel plated) CPU cooler for about $70 on AliExpress. Just installed this on an LGA-2011 Asus P9X79Pro with Xeon E5-1650V2, replacing a CoolerMaster 4 pipe Hyper 412S. BIG difference. Much better cooling performance with the PCCooler GI-D66A. I run this CPU at 4.4Ghz (could go higher but I have opted for 4.4) and under stress it keeps the core temps no higher than 71 Celsius. Under normal use it beats the CoolerMaster by about 6 degrees. This new air cooler even has an attractive RGB top plate!
PCCooler seems to produce some pretty damn good products for the money, IMO.
Most chines computer fans used hydraulic bearing which doesn't last as long vs ball bearings or magnetic. So they don't last as long. And because hydraulic bearing have oil inside they are prone to dust and sometime with enough dust it is going to cause the fan to spin slower.
Sir? Why is this unlisted?
edit: oh its back
very cool, your review just blew me away and made me a big fan!
2:08 are you sure THAT'S why they used to call you rainman? :P
I was looking for new fans and your video convinced me to order the 5-pack. After a month they finally arrived and I'm very happy with the looks and performance. The hub support both 5v argb and 12v rgb. Thanks for your review!
Buyer beware!! They raised their price!!! Even on eBay this same kit NOW retailers for 77.00. Thanks Kyle!! Once again you have proven that your opinion has clout and can change the world!! Amend this review, it is no longer accurate. 🎉🎉 :) love you!!
Molex on PC is actually like micro-USB on smartphones.
@MusicMakerGuy USB-C is still better than micro and mini-USB, and that's a fact (:
@@Krafting no duh
Molex is for IDE power. Its like that OG iphone charger
Makes that modular cable useful. I appreciate that...
Molex advantages:
--Old and reliable standard.
--The wires are usually separate, which means you can flatten them into a ribbon or bunch them into a sleeve to help with cable management.
--The connectors can be twisted around 180 degrees fairly easily in case whatever you are plugging in does not have its power plug in the expected orientation.
SATA disadvantages:
--Usually ribbon cables, which are a pain to work with and cable manage.
--Thick wires and a thin connector means a lot of strain on drive connectors if you have to twist the cable to plug it in.
--Cheaper SATA power cables are just pins that were stuck in an injection mold machine and covered in plastic. The wires move around during the molding and they can end up touching, which is bad if the plastic temp is too high and damages the insulation. There have been some fires because of this.
--More expensive SATA power cables use a connector that separates the wires and stakes a pin through the insulation to make a connection. It's more reliable, but you end up with an inflexible, T-shaped connection once you plug a device into the connector. It can make cable managing little hubs and things difficult.
So...I hope Molex sticks around. :)
Bitwit: *makes this video*
Up here: hold my beer
Did you say Corona-
D-did you say China-
L-like the virus
the company tried to warn us.
Chad X 😩
New to your channel, and I'm already a HUGE FAN! (fan pun executed to perfection) I'm looking at upgrading my gaming rig marginally, and your videos are a big help to my research. I'm a husband and father of 2 little ones, so I really appreciate the budget friendly advice that you include in your testing. Thank You
I am jealous of you. You've got such cool fans. They are a little flashy, but it's much better than loud fans that blow. Those Chinese fans are great too.
when listening to the fan sound i could only hear my pc
yep i need new fans
I bought these fans for my new build, I never though the proper fans could make such a big difference.
@@erubielalanis6658 how are they? I just built my first build and got Cooler Master mf 120 and they sound like a jet engine at full speed.. I thought I did enough research but i guess not. Do you know any fans that have good rgb, airflow and arent too loud?
@@Dmcjixjdndncnc I couldn't be happier with these fans, great airflow, super quiet, RGB is just enough. I have 6 of them in a NXZT 510 case. 4 as case fans and 2 on a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition Cpu cooler. After tuning the fan curve with my Motherboard software I can't tell the pc is on. Only at load do I actually hear any fan noise. Super happy, the RGB looks great. Fully Addressable.
Fans are nice and cheap now. Wait 5 days after manufacturer sees this review and BAM!! Price goes up 30% haha
And bam his link goes to blue led non rgb models ooof
Your tweet succeeded in drawing me in. 😅
My NZXT H510 Is dark and the components are blacked out. I decided to look for a couple RGB fans just to brighten up my case a bit. Not all funky looking like a carnival like others I've seen.Found these and they are perfect and look menacing with just enough lighting to accent the dark innards of dark case.
I purchased a 5 pack of these recently, the 5 pack came with SATA power and the fans had a 4 pin connector for the fan, but the rgb plug from fan to hub was a 4 pin version of the 3 pin plug seen here at the timestamp: 4:20. The connector for the hub to the motherboard is still the same 3 pin plug for 5V rgb. All in all, at least the 5 pack, if not the current version, has addressed a lot of his comments in this video. I use a 5V rgb connector for MSI, no idea about the 12V adapters performance.
I saw them on Aliexpress some time ago and I was wondering if I should buy them, but now that I watched the review... I already bought other fans :(
I saw them on Joom and bought them, not regretting it :p
*Noctua* was slain by *Chinese RGB Fans*
@Nope9880 Proietti lmao
@Nope9880 Proietti you just killed my remaining brain cells
That's cool af, i just wish there would be a fan that would glow like rgb strip but costs 2$
Surprised these fans didn’t go viral
Just put these in today becuase I needed some more cooling (case only had 2 fans). Thanks for the review!!
Time for a drinks themed build/ Coffeelake CPU, Corona fans...
You used the wrong Noctuas. The letter before the number is the type of Noctua fan. And the only type you should ever use for anything at all is A. So NF-A12, NF-A14
Is he really using the the inustrial fans to compare a 'Noctua Killer'?
Dang son. Wish I would’ve known there’s no way to convert the 3 pin into my 4pin jrgb1 motherboard.. stuck with this controller now.
There is a way. Search deepcool argb converter
They’re 60 bucks on Amazon now, they have upgraded the power port to sata. And from the looks of the instructions you can connect it to Asus or the other motherboard I think MSI directly from its own little junction box now. I just got done installing it on my desktop that I’m currently waiting on parts for it to completely rebuild. Noise wise they are very good and the color is definitely good, I am very impressed with these.
I got these fans delivered just today and was so excited to install them in. Turns out my gigabyte z170-sli doesn't have a VGD header and I don't have a molex connectoe on my power supply.
So that really blew.
Hmmm...i found molex to sata adapters in an old PC (2007). I am sure you could have found an adapter real cheap on ebay or Amazon by now.
I used to be a fan...
But now I’m an RGB cooler.
Don't worry after this video these fans won't be cheap anymore
true they cost 88 now
What did we learn today?
Not all Chinese products are bad. Also I’m made in China
Looooool
MojangYang YAN0014 what factory did you come from?
@@itskidkelly Nice one xD
Same, I think mines was sent to the wrong to the wrong address though
@Gummy the bed
The best fan pun: Wait is that really you?! You're so *cool* ! I'm a *huge fan*
Had these exact fans for a little over a year still running like new came from the be quiet brand fan very similar reason I switched one side was similar to that fan. The other side of the be quiet had thicker RGB so with exhaust and intake it did not match, but still liked the thin ring found these couldn’t be happier, best fan for the price without a doubt in my opinion which really doesn’t matter but for 100 bucks for the nine fans I needed could not go wrong even if they lasted 2 to 3 years
Kyle isn't satisfied with his old fans(us) :(
This got me😂
THE PRICES OF THESE FANS HAVE TRIPLED DA FUQ
it's a 3 pack
Those puns will never stop! 😂
I bought other fans that do the job and it was a set of 6 fans + the controller for about 42$. Much cheaper than these, but these are definitely better quality.
Link?
The reason for the divots in the blades is allegedly to allow the blade to cut through the air easier. They use it in HVAC fans now for the last 4 years or so.
Replied on twitter but will also drop it here, would love to see how these fans perform on the NH U12A versus the great stock fans
Lyle would've been perfect for this video...
you guys think lyle is perfect for EVERY video. you're only going to inflate his ego further
@@Bitwit u look like split with that character lyle
Moar Lyle~
I have the Enermax Ring Fans, they look realy similar, but they are not addressable and not pmw controlled..
I think i'm gonna switch...
I had those fans but I replaced them a couple days ago because they sounded like a blender
@LinusFoamTips RF 120?
You got me with those... I bought them after see this video, and had to bought them from amazon USA because they don't sell the kit on Amazon ES.
And after mount them.. they are louder than the Phanteks p400s stock case fans... but really louder! And just on idle!
And the rgb controller connectors are really crap! But really, they disconnect really easy, just putting the finger on them.
Thanks Lyle, I bought a set of these from AliExpress, to replace some three pins, and WOW are they quiet. Again thanks much!!!!
Are they still quiet ?