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Thermaltake CT120 EX Reverse ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack, 500~2000 RPM, 5V Mobo Sync, 16.8 Million Colors 9 LEDs, MagForce 2.0 Connectors, Hydraulic Bearing, Racing Green, CL-F226-PL12RG-A
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Thermaltake CT120 EX Reverse ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack (CL-F226-PL12RG-A)

Bottom line: The Thermaltake CT120 EX Reverse ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack: 3-pack of 120mm reverse-blade fans for clean front-mount builds; main trade-off: reverse-blade layout only suits builds where blades face outward.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 3-pack of 120mm reverse-blade fans for clean front-mount builds
  • ✓ Wide 500-2000 RPM range; hydraulic bearing keeps low-RPM noise down
  • ✓ Up to 68 CFM airflow and 2.95mm-H2O static pressure at 2000 RPM
  • ✓ MagForce 2.0 magnetic fan-to-fan links cut daisy-chain cable clutter
  • ✓ 9 LEDs per fan, 16.8M colors via standard 3-pin 5V ARGB mobo sync

Cons

  • ✗ Reverse-blade layout only suits builds where blades face outward
  • ✗ Needs a 5V 3-pin ARGB header; older 12V RGB boards are incompatible
  • ✗ No inline controller included, so lighting depends on mobo software
  • ✗ Racing Green frame limits color matching to green-accent builds

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.

SpecPicks Verdict

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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 68 CFM of airflow and 2.95mm-H20 of static pressure at 2000 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-F226-PL12RG-A
Voltage12 volts
Wattage2.28 watts
MaterialCopper ABS
Noise Level31.2 db
Part NumberCL-F226-PL12RG-A
CompatibilityPC
Material TypeCopper ABS
Cooling MethodFan
Number of Items1
Number of Packs3
Air Flow Capacity68 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Power Connector Type3-Pin
Warranty Description2 Year Manufacturer
Maximum Rotational Speed2000 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 4.72"W x 0.98"H
Full listing titleThermaltake CT120 EX Reverse ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan 3 Pack, 500~2000 RPM, 5V Mobo Sync, 16.8 Million Colors 9 LEDs, MagForce 2.0 Connectors, Hydraulic Bearing, Racing Green, CL-F226-PL12RG-A

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