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Thermaltake CT140 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack, PWM 500~1800 RPM, 5V Motherboard Sync, 16.8 Million Colors 9 LEDs, MagForce 2.0 Connectors, Hydraulic Bearing, Gravel Sand, CL-F218-PL14PK-A
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Thermaltake CT140 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack (CL-F218-PL14PK-A)

Bottom line: The Thermaltake CT140 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack: 500-1800 RPM PWM curve pushes up to 90.3 CFM airflow; main trade-off: ARGB requires a 5V 3-pin motherboard header to control.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 500-1800 RPM PWM curve pushes up to 90.3 CFM airflow
  • ✓ 3.07mm-H2O static pressure suits radiators and dense builds
  • ✓ MagForce 2.0 magnetic fan-to-fan links and daisy-chain cabling
  • ✓ 9 addressable LEDs, 16.8M colors via 3-pin 5V ARGB sync

Cons

  • ✗ ARGB requires a 5V 3-pin motherboard header to control
  • ✗ Gravel Sand colorway only; limited finish options
  • ✗ Static-pressure spec measured at max 1800 RPM, not idle
  • ✗ Hydraulic bearing peaks at 2000 RPM, louder when pushed

Manufacturer description

Introducing the Thermaltake CT EX ARGB lineup of fan, sharing the same benefits of matching the stock case fans and aesthetics as the original CT fans the new EX line up has some added tricks to make them even better. Using our new MagForce 2.0 tech the CT fan lineup has been upgraded to magnetic fan to fan connections as well as a magnetic daisy chain cable to provide quick and easy installation and maintenance.

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SpecPicks scored Thermaltake CT140 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. Thermaltake's motherboards 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

  • 【MagForce 2.0】 Improving on our original MagForce design we have retained all the same great features like fan to fan magnetic connections and magnetic daisy chain cables to make linking multiple fans together easy. However, this time around we drastically increased the surface area of the pin to pad contacts allowing for much better connection and preventing issues like signal drop out from misalignment.
  • 【Complete Your Build】 Our CT line up was designed to perform and compliment the look of existing case fans for a full matching experience.
  • 【Optimal Airflow】 Our CT lineup utilizes 9 optimized fan blades to deliver up to 90.3 CFM of airflow and 3.07mm-H20 of static pressure at 1800 RPMs.
  • 【ARGB Synced】 Powered by a 3-Pin 5V ARGB Connector for simple set up, each fan has 9 LEDs capable of 16.8 million colors easily customized and controlled via motherboard software.
  • 【Hydraulic Bearing】 Great for silent and reliable operation while still being able to provide performance when necessary the CT hydraulic bearings were a great pairing allowing them to reach up to 2000 RPMs and maintaining a high life expectancy.

Full Specifications

BrandThermaltake
ModelCL-F218-PL14GS-A
Voltage5 Volts (DC)
Wattage9 watts
MaterialPlastic
Noise Level30.7 Decibels
Part NumberCL-F218-PL14GS-A
CompatibilityPC
Material TypePlastic
Cooling MethodFan
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity90.3 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included ComponentsFan, Cable
Power Connector Type3-Pin
Warranty Description2 Year Manufacturer
Maximum Rotational Speed1800 RPM
Item Dimensions L x W x H5.51"L x 5.51"W x 0.98"H
Full listing titleThermaltake CT140 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack, PWM 500~1800 RPM, 5V Motherboard Sync, 16.8 Million Colors 9 LEDs, MagForce 2.0 Connectors, Hydraulic Bearing, Gravel Sand, CL-F218-PL14PK-A

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