NZXT Unveils Fully Customizable Aer RGB LED Fans
by Anton Shilov on September 21, 2016 3:00 PM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- NZXT
- LEDs
- Aer RGB
For system builders looking for a bit of extra flair, NZXT has announced a new family of computer fans with RGB LEDs, whose lighting can be customized using the company’s HUE+ hardware controller as well as CAM software. The 120- and 140-mm Aer RGB fans are designed for modders and high-end system builders, who would like to add maximum customization to their rigs and change their lighting settings on the fly.
The NZXT Aer RGB fans feature eight embedded LEDs covered with a special matte light-scattering material. The LEDs can be dynamically controlled using the NZXT CAM software when the fan is plugged to the company’s HUE+ module (sold separately). Each module can control up to five Aer RGB fans, which can be daisy chained, but still controlled separately. The CAM app and HUE+ modules support various presets for different lighting effects (breathing, pulse, fading, etc.) and allow users to create their own presents as well, which enables everyone to build highly-custom PCs while using off-the-shelf components. The new Aer RGB fans compliment NZXT’s LED strips, which can also be controlled using the HUE+.
NZXT offers two versions of Aer RGB fans in 120 mm form-factor as well as in 140 mm form-factor. Both fans use 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 |
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Speed | 500 ~ 1500 | |||
Airflow (CFM) | 61.4 | 71.6 | ||
Airflow (m3/h) | 56.43 ~ 77.02 | 56.43 ~ 91.17 | ||
Static Pressure (mm-H2O) | 0.15 ~ 1.36 | 0.2 ~ 1.81 | ||
Noise (dBA) | 31 | 33 | ||
Fan Life | Six Years | |||
Connector | 4-pin PWM connector | |||
Dimensions (mm) | 120 (W) x 120 (H) x 26 (D) | 140 (W) x 140 (H) x 26 (D) |
The manufacturer will start to sell its Aer RGB fans in late October worldwide. Since we are talking about unique, aesthetic-focused products, they are not going to be cheap: the Aer RGB120 will cost $29.99, whereas the Aer RGB140 will be priced at $34.99. For those, who do not have a HUE+, NZXT will offer starter packs with two Aer RGB fans and one module for $79.99 (120 mm fans) and $89.99 (140 mm fans). In addition, the company will 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 NZXT Aer RGB Fans | |||||||
Model Number | Aer RGB Fans | HUE+ Module | Price | ||||
Single Pack | 120mm | RF-AR120-B1 | 1 | - | $29.99 | ||
140mm | RF-AR140-B1 | 1 | - | $34.99 | |||
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 |
Source: NZXT
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ddriver - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
I am sorry I don't speak the trollfart language, you will have to wait until google translate implements it ;)Notmyusualid - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
We are well aware.londedoganet - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
You are a bigoted homophobe.Devo2007 - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - link
More like RGB lighting period! Keyboards, mice, headsets, motherboards, case lighting, and now case fans.........Magichands8 - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - link
This looks like it would be great for My Little Pony fans or someone from the LBGT demographic. Just wish the development money went into engineering cases that can actually be opened when you want to clean them.benzosaurus - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - link
Remember: anyone who's not cishet can't control themselves around brightly colored shiny things. *sigh*I guess in 2016 we've gotten somewhere. Not very far, but somewhere.
benzosaurus - Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - link
It's not just about marriage, people.Lolimaster - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
OMG, the ultimate limited edition RGB rig, My Little Pony themed one.mjeffer - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
I'm from that demographic and I can say that almost all LGBT people I know would find these rather tacky. But seriously, what are you people (I'm including the previous poster in this remark too) thinking? "Oh pretty colors! The gays will LOVE this!"? Stop buying into the stereotypes that are out there.Magichands8 - Thursday, September 22, 2016 - link
What am I thinking? This is exactly what all the colors in the images above made me think of:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag_(LGBT_m...