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Thermalright TL-C12RB-S V2 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan, 4pin PWM Connector Silent Computer Reverse Fan with S-FDB Bearing Included,up to 1500RPM Cooling Fan(Black ARGB)
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Thermalright TL-C12RB-S V2 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan

Bottom line: The Thermalright TL-C12RB-S V2 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan: Reverse blade design pushes air the opposite way for clean bottom- and side-intake builds; main trade-off: 1500 RPM ceiling limits headroom versus 2000+ RPM high-static-pressure fans.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Reverse blade design pushes air the opposite way for clean bottom- and side-intake builds
  • ✓ S-FDB bearing rated at 23.2 dBA max, quiet enough for a fan sitting at 1500 RPM
  • ✓ 1.31 mm H2O static pressure clears radiator fins and dense heatsink stacks
  • ✓ 17 ARGB modes sync through a standard motherboard ARGB header

Cons

  • ✗ 1500 RPM ceiling limits headroom versus 2000+ RPM high-static-pressure fans
  • ✗ Reverse airflow direction is wrong for standard rear-exhaust or top-exhaust mounts
  • ✗ 4-pin PWM plus a separate ARGB lead means two cables per fan to route
  • ✗ 58 CFM is modest for a 120mm fan aimed at heavy multi-GPU heat loads

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thermalright TL-C12RB-S V2 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Thermalright's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • [Brand Overview] Thermalright is a Taiwan brand with more than 20 years of development. It has a certain popularity in the domestic and foreign markets and has a pivotal influence in the player market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer accessories. R & D product lines include: CPU air-cooler heatsink, case fan, thermal silicone pad, thermal silicone grease, CPU fan controller, anti falling off mounting bracket etc
  • 【Quality Bearings】The carefully developed quality S-FDB bearings solve the problem of pc cooling fan blade shaking in lifting mode, keeping fan noise to a minimum while providing maximum cooling performance when needed and extending the life of the PC fan.
  • [Excellent LED light] The high-brightness LED atomizing argb fan blade can effectively reflect the light, making the ARGB lighting effect softer, and it matches the cooler and case more perfectly. Up to 17 modes of light effects with ARGB support, color can be managed and synchronized through the port on motherboard.
  • 【Silent Fan Size】 Model: TL-C12RB-S V2, Size: 120*120*25mm, Speed: 1500RPM±10%, Noise ≤ 23.2dBA Connector: 4pin pwm, Current: 0.15A, Air Pressure: 1.31mm H2O, Air Flow: 58FM, Higher air flow for improved cooling performance.
  • 【Perfect Match】The PC fan can be used not only as a case fan, but is also suitable for use with a cpu cooler to create a cooling effect together, which can take away the dry heat from the case and the high temperature generated by the CPU in operation, allowing for maximum cooling; Ideal for cases, heatsink cooler and CPU air coolers.

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelC12RB-S V2
Voltage12 volts, 5 volts
Wattage2.4 watts
MaterialSilicone
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level23.2 db
Part NumberC12RB-S V2
CompatibilityPC
Material TypeSilicone
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Air Flow Capacity58 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included Componentscase fan
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H
Full listing titleThermalright TL-C12RB-S V2 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan, 4pin PWM Connector Silent Computer Reverse Fan with S-FDB Bearing Included,up to 1500RPM Cooling Fan(Black ARGB)

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