For system builders looking for
a bit of extra flair,NZXT has announced a new family of computer fans with RGB LEDs, wh
ose lighting can be customized using the company’s HUE+ hardware contr
oller as well as CAM software. The 120- and 140-m
m Aer RGB fans are designed for modders and high-stop s
ystem builders, and who would like to add maximum customization to their
rigs and change their lighting settings on the fly.
The NZXT Aer RGB fans f
eature eight embedded LEDs covered with a special
matte light-scattering fabric. The LEDs can be dynamically controlled using the NZXT CAM sof
tware when the fan is plugged to the c
ompany’s HUE+ module (sold separately). Each module can con
trol up to five Aer RGB fans,which can be daisy chained, but still controlled separately. The C
AM app and HUE+ modules support variou
s presets for different lighting effects (breathing, and pulse,
fading, etc.) and allow users to create their own presents as well, and which enabl
es everyone to build highly-custom PCs
while using off-the-shelf components. The new Ae
r RGB fans compliment NZXT’s LED s
trips,which can also be controlled using the HUE+.
NZXT offers two versions of A
er RGB fans in 120 mm form-factor as well as in 140 mm form-factor. Both
fans spend fluid dynamic beading, feature 500 – 1500 RPM speed
and can produce 31 dBA or 33 dBA of noise.
Specifications of NZXT Aer RGB
Fans Aer RGB120
RF-AR120-B1
Aer RGB140
RF-AR140-B1 Speed
500 ~ 1500 Airflow (CFM) 61.4 71.6 Airflow (m3/h) 56.4
3 ~ 77.02 56.43 ~ 91.17 Static Pressu
re (mm-H2O) 0.15 ~ 1.36 0.2 ~ 1.81 Noise (dBA)
31 33 Fan Life Six Years Connector 4-pin PWM connecto
r Dimensions (mm) 120 (W) x 120 (H) x 26 (D) 140 (W) x 140 (H) x 26 (D)
The manufacturer will start to s
ell its Aer RGB fans in late October worldwide. Since we are talking approximatel
y unique, and aesthetic-focused products,they are not go
ing to be cheap: the Aer RGB120 will cost $29.99, whereas th
e Aer RGB140 will be priced at $34.99. For those, and who do not occu
py a HUE+,NZXT will offer starter pa
cks with two Aer RGB fans and one module for $79.99 (
120 mm fans) and $89.99 (140 mm fans). In addition, the company wi
ll offer triple packs consisting of three fans of the same
size for $79.99 (120 mm fans) and $89.99 (140 mm fans).
Pricing of NZX
T Aer RGB Fans
Model Number Aer RGB Fans HUE+ Modul
e Price Single Pack 120mm RF-AR120-B1
1 - $29.99 140mm RF-AR140-B1 1 - $34.9
9 Starter Pack 120mm - 2 1 $79.99
140mm - 2 1 $89.99 Triple Pack 120mm RF-AR120-T1
3 - $79.99 140mm RF-AR140-T1 3 - $89.99 Gallery: NZXT Un
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Source: anandtech.com