In cooperation with Noctua, we at WATERCOOL proudly present the ideal fan for our "MORA3 420 for Noctua". The new Noctua NF-A20 HS-PWM chromax.black offers a 40 percent higher flow rate as well as 90 percent more static pressure than the Noctua NF-A20 chromax.black.swap. With Noctua's proven SSO2 premium bearing, more than 150,000 hours MTTF and 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NF-A20 HS-PWM chromax.black is the perfect choice for users who want to get the absolute maximum out of their MORA3!

"Our NF-A20 has always been very popular among MO-RA3 users, but with 800 RPM and a maximum of 18 dB(A), it is clearly tailored to silent enthusiasts," says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO) "Therefore, we are even more pleased to now be able to offer the faster-spinning HS-PWM chromax.black model in cooperation with Watercool, which can significantly increases the cooling performance of radiators!"

Akasa, a leading provider of active cooling and lighting solutions, has announced a new series of fans under the popular VEGAS line of products. These new white fans come complete with aRGB functionality, further highlighting the brilliant white frames. Available in one, two, or three fan configurations, the possibilities are endless with this Vegas A-Series of case fans!

This series comes with a convenient integrated design that reduces the number of cables, making cable management a breeze and allowing a higher airflow within the case. The A-series is easy to install with only two cables necessary for full functionality: one for absolute control over fan speed (4-pin PWM), and one for over 16 million aRGB lighting combinations (3-pin addressable RGB). These fans are also compatible with all major RGB control software, such as Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, ASUS AURA, ASRock Polychrome, and Razer Chroma RGB.

Akasa, a leading provider of active cooling and lighting solutions, has released a new colourway for their popular, premium SOHO AR case fan. With its clean white aesthetic and striking RGB ring, the SOHO AR Dawn edition is perfect for light PC builds, or to provide a contrasting colour for darker builds. Aesthetics are not the only benefit, as the SOHO AR provides high airflow with an almost silent operation.

As the newest member of the SOHO range of RGB products, the Dawn edition comes in a 120 mm size, complimenting the black Dusk edition fan. These dazzling SOHO fans have a minimalist neon style aRGB ring, with over 16 million lighting combinations. The sleek fan blades have an aerodynamic design, producing a powerful airflow of up to 52.9 CFM and strong air pressure of up to 1.75 mm-H2O.

Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-quality, high-performance PC components and peripherals. With the SilentStorm 120 PWM and the SilentStorm 140 PWM, Sharkoon is now launching two fans which each have PWM control. Available as 120-milimeter and 140-milimeter RGB LED fans, and at a maximum speed of 1,400 revolutions per minute, they should always achieve the best possible cooling for the PC case thanks to control from the mainboard. Both models also have nine addressable LEDs and replaceable vibration dampers in two different colors.

Thanks to PWM control, the speed of the SilentStorm PWM fans is controlled exactly as required by the mainboard, up to a maximum speed of 1,400 revolutions per minute. The SilentStorm 140 PWM thus generates an airflow volume of up to 121.9 cubic meters per hour, while the SilentStorm 120 PWM has an airflow volume of up to 93.6 cubic meters per hour.

SilverStone today introduced the Shark Force 160 ARGB case fan. As its name suggests, this is a 160 mm diameter fan, but it also offers a maximum air-flow of 160 CFM. The fan is designed such that the impeller's diameter is 160 mm, but the frame itself can be mounted in 140 mm vents, provided there's enough clearance around them for a larger frame than what 140 mm fans typically come with.

The Shark Force 160 ARGB features a fluid-dynamic bearing, and turns at speeds of up to 1,600 RPM, pushing up to 160 CFM of airflow, at up to 2.21 mm H₂O static-pressure, and up to 38.1 dBA noise output. It takes in a 4-pin PWM connector for its main function, and 3-pin ARGB for its lighting, which consists of ARGB LEDs studded in the hub. The fan measures 160 mm x 160 mm x 25 mm, weighing 220 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Akasa, a leading provider of active cooling solutions, has announced the newest additions to their line-up of fans, the OTTO series of IP68 rated 120 mm case fans! The OTTO fans take their name from the swift, swimming otters, with the sleek, water resistant fan blades producing a high airflow to help with removing heat and dust from a computer system.

The fans use auto-industry ergonomic design to help smooth out bumps and vibrations that the fans will endure - the patented anti-vibration structure provides a perfect cushion between the mechanical fan blades and the reinforced fibreglass polymer frame. With an IP-68 classification, the OTTO is practically made for heavy-duty and industrial applications, easily able to sustain the harsher conditions in these environments. The removable frame is ideal for the maintenance and ease of cleaning of the computer system, allowing the life-span to be extended with proper care.

ARCTIC, one of the leading manufacturers of low-noise PC coolers and components, expands the RGB fan portfolio with 140 mm variants of the P-series with PWM PST. The P14 PWM PST A-RGB 0dB and P14 PWM PST RGB 0dB are available starting now as single fans as well as in a three-fan bundle. The PWM fan control enables dynamic speed adjustment. At low load, the case fans automatically switch to silent passive mode.

With 12 RGB-LEDs and the ARCTIC P14 fans, the case will glow in the color of your choice; in the A-RGB version, there are virtually no limits to the lighting effects. The P14 PWM PST A-RGB and RGB fans have tested compatibility with the (A-)RGB standards of leading motherboard manufacturers and are therefore interoperable with their connectors and software. This makes installation and configuration especially easy. The P14 PWM PST RGB 0 dB is available in the Value Pack with the software-controlled ARCTIC lighting controller, which allows freely configurable LED modes in addition to numerous presets.

Thermaltake, today launched the new TOUGHFAN RGB 12/14 High Static Pressure Radiator Fan and the Riing Trio 12 RGB Transform Radiator Fan at the 2022 Thermaltake Expo January Virtual Exhibition to offer more fan options to RGB fan lovers. All TOUGHFAN enthusiasts, we've heard your voice! The TOUGHFAN series has received numerous accounts of positive feedback, with the opinion that it will be even more amazing if this powerful fan can also shine and illuminate in PC builds. Hence, the TOUGHFAN RGB series was designed. It's the first RGB fan in the TOUGHFAN series, packed with 24 addressable LEDs around the fan frame, and is controlled by our TT RGB PLUS 2.0 Software and NeonMaker Light Editing Software.

Thanks to its special design, the TOUGHFAN RGB series now shines without compromising cooling performance. The TOUGHFAN RGB series is the best selection for those who are looking for an RGB cooling fan with the same cooling efficiency and stability as our non-RGB TOUGHFAN fans!

Phanteks debuts a host of new products for the upcoming year at CES 2022 - The brand new Evolv Shift XT Mini-ITX Chassis and Revolt SFX Power Supplies, Matte White Editions for the Evolv X & Eclipse P600S Chassis, white SK PWM D-RGB Fans, white AMP Power Supply and a complete range of Gen4 PCIe Riser Cables and Gen4 Vertical GPU Bracket.

Brand new and unique Evolv Shift XT Mini-ITX Chassis and super compact Revolt SFX Power Supplies
Evolv Shift XT - Compact, Powerful, Futureproof
The Evolv Shift XT brings a unique small form factor that can extend in size to tailor to your cooling performance needs. The Evolv Shift XT has no compromise on performance with support for powerful hardware, whether in Compact, Aircooled, or Liquid Cooled Mode.

SilentiumPC, the European manufacturer of CPU coolers, Power Supply Units and PC cases, presents the newest addition to its fan portfolio by introducing the Fluctus 120 PWM ARGB fan. The new axial fan was co-developed with Synergy Cooling and is able to deliver high static pressure, first-class on-application airflow, and excellent acoustics. In addition to that, it provides outstanding performance on dense water cooling radiators and in PC cases equipped with dust filters. Thanks to the revamped durable fluid dynamic bearing (FDB), with a lengthy lifespan of 100.000 h MTBF, the fan is backed by a 6-year manufacturer's warranty.

The SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM ARGB can be connected to a single ARGB connector, and is also able to be synchronized with many other SilentiumPC products: e.g. Aurora Stripes ARGB LED strips, ARGB fans (e.g. Stella HP or Corona HP ARGB), as well as Astrum, Armis, Regnum, Signum, and Ventum cases (with ARGB compatibility). The backlight system can also be synchronized with compatible motherboards equipped with a 3-pin ARGB connector.

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, launches its new Light Wings series: be quiet!'s first fans with ARGB illumination. Besides its characteristic lighting properties, development focused on performance, low-noise operation as well as the manufacturer's typical high-quality standards. Light Wings fans are equipped with a PWM connector and have one LED ring at the fan's inlet and another narrow LED ring at the outlet. They are available in 120 mm and 140 mm sizes.

Light Wing's light rings are equipped with up to 20 individually addressable LEDs with a diffuser to spread the light in both directions. This results in a remarkably uniform illumination and impressive lighting effects. Light Wing triple packs additionally contain an ARGB hub to enable the synchronization of up to six ARGB components in total. The fans can also be connected to motherboards with 5 V ARGB-headers and controlled by motherboard software. Light Wings fans allow daisy-chaining of its signal cables for a cleaner case interior.

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today unveiled the Razer Kunai, Razer Hanbo, Razer Katana, and Razer PWM Fan Controller, a new portfolio of high-performance PC components engineered for enthusiasts to build the ultimate gaming desktop. The new components will include cutting edge hydraulic case fans, all-in-one liquid coolers, a variety of industry leading platinum rated power supplies and controllers for maximum performance and customization.

The new components have been designed to meet the highest reliability standards, while also incorporating simple plug-and-play software that allows easy access to PC thermal information. The new components have been designed to meet the highest reliability standards, while also incorporating simple plug-and-play software that allows easy access to PC thermal information. Additionally, these high-performance products are enabled within Razer Synapse, and are designed with addressable RGB (aRGB) lighting to support an enhanced immersive gaming experience.

Akasa, a leading provider of active cooling and lighting solutions, has announced the three new fan bundles available for purchase. These fan packs are perfect for all applications, from high performance, low noise PC builds (Viper), a premium aesthetic with bright and vivid aRGB lighting (SOHO), or home theatre PC or compact, small form factor builds (Slim Fan). The Viper Fan also comes in a white colourway, which pairs seamlessly with all-white and pastel builds.

The SOHO AR has dazzling and exciting aRGB lights, which surround the rim of the fan. The stylish RGB boasts over 16 million lighting combinations, and contrasts with the sleek fan blades and premium Akasa logo to create a classy, yet bold look to the fan. The sleek fan blade's unique shape and design provides a vastly improved aerodynamic efficiency and optimises the airflow (52.91 CFM) and air pressure (1.75 mm H²O) for the fan.

GIGABYTE introduced the AORUS ARGB Fan series. Sold in single-piece kits, these fans come in two variants based on size—120 mm (model: GP-AR120RFAN) and 140 mm (GP-AR140RFAN); and are visually characterized by eight ARGB LEDs located in the hub, diffused by the frosty-white impellers. The frame is back, with anti-vibration rubber padding along the mounts. The triangle-edged fan-blades are designed to maximize axial airflow, which can be traded in for lower speeds. The motors feature six slots (sets of winding), and a sleeved bearing with "graphene nano lubricant," which GIGABYTE claims offers 15% lower noise levels and double the lifespan than double ball-bearing designs.

The AORUS 120 ARGB Fan turns at speeds of 800 to 1,700 RPM, with airflow ranging between 18.52 to 40.85 CFM, pressure of 0.37 to 1.48 mm H₂O, and noise output of 7.3 to 28.6 dBA. Its sleeved bearing is rated for 73,500 hours. The AORUS 140 ARGB Fan, on the other hand, does the same 800 to 1,700 RPM, but thanks to its larger impeller, puts out 30.3 to 60.64 CFM of airflow, 0.59 to 2.18 mm H₂O pressure, and 8.9 to 35.8 dBA noise output, with the same 73,500-hour bearing lifespan. Both fans feature 4-pin PWM inputs for their main function, and 3-pin ARGB for the lighting. GIGABYTE is backing both with 3-year warranties. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Lian Li on Monday disclosed that some batches of its Uni Fan SL120 units are affected by defective LEDs. While this defect does not contribute to a safety hazard, it affects quality, and is spread across a fairly big batch. Uni Fan SL120 manufactured between December 2020 and March 2021 are likely to come with a faulty blue LED lighting IC that makes the blue component of the RGB LED deteriorate over time, resulting in dimmer LEDs. When set to white, the RGB LED has a yellowish coloration from the dimmer blue component. The company mentions that units manufactured after March 2021 come with corrections for this issue.

Anyone with Uni Fan SL120 can file for replacements, since they may have thrown away product packaging and may not know their date of manufacture. The replacements can be filed here.

[Editor's note: We have posted a review of Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Case here.]

The Torrent is a brand new high-performance PC case devoted entirely to providing premium airflow straight out of the box. The attention to detail is reflected in everything from the choice of components to the streamlined design inside and out, and the result is a case that goes further than any previous Fractal case in the pursuit of ultimate airflow.

When it comes to technical innovations, the main standouts include a brand-new component layout, the open front grille and two 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM or Prisma RGB fans custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. The Torrent ships with another three 140 mm fans (Dynamic or Prisma for RGB) pre-installed for a total of five. (Fun fact: if you're a really big fan of airflow, you can get an additional pair of 180 mm Dynamic/Prisma fans separately and replace the 140 mms for a total of four massive 180 mm fans.)

After years of development and rigorous testing, Phanteks today releases the ultimate T30-120 cooling fan alongside the new premium Glacier One 240T30 All-in-One Liquid CPU cooler. Developed in collaboration with SUNON, the Phanteks T30-120 fan brings unparalleled performance to PC cooling for any scenario. The new T30-120 fan incorporates the latest innovation in engineering with the premium LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) material to achieve unprecedented cooling performance and acoustics. With its built-in fan profiles and a wide RPM range, the T30-120 can be tuned for silent, balanced, or extreme performance operation via a simple switch.

The new Glacier One 240T30 includes the new T30-120 fans and thicker 38 mm radiator to deliver 360-sized performance in a 240 mm form factor. The pump unit features the highly reliable Gen 7 pump from Asetek with PWM control and an infinity mirror pump cap with tempered glass and aluminium panels.Read our review of the T30 Ultimate Fan.

Xiaomi today took another bold step in the exploration of future technology with its new bio-inspired quadruped robot - CyberDog. The launch of CyberDog is the culmination of Xiaomi's engineering prowess, condensed into an open source robot companion that developers can build upon.

CyberDog is Xiaomi's first foray into quadruped robotics for the open source community and developers worldwide. Robotics enthusiasts interested in CyberDog can compete or co-create with other like-minded Xiaomi Fans, together propelling the development and potential of quadruped robots.

Alphacool today presents the NexXxoS Nova 1080 mm fan box and the Nova 1080 9x120mm fan shroud, two further accessories to fine tune the functionality of the Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 & UT60 Full copper 1080 mm Nova radiators.

The Alphacool NexXxoS Nova 1080 mm fan box enables external installation of a NexXxoS XT45 Nova 1080 mm radiator including fan. Thanks to the included feet, the fan box can be placed anywhere. The grid structure at the front and rear of the box provides optimum air flow and also protects the fan and the cooling fins of the radiator from damage due to penetration by foreign bodies.

The MEG SILENT GALE P12 fan is an innovative product that once again demonstrates MSI's well-rounded accomplishments in gaming. With a reserved all-black look, the MEG SILENT GALE P12 fan is capable of generating airflow to the system for effective cooling while maintaining low noise levels. It has a great performance to show, and you just can't hear it coming.

The MEG SILENT GALE P12's fan blades are constructed by liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a compound that reduces vibration while the fan is running at maximum speed and has a high strength that can withstand thermal expansion. The fan blades are also carefully crafted to maximize airflow performance, optimized at a 32-degree angle to retain 58% of the airflow.

LIAN LI, announces its latest addition to the UNI FAN family with the AL120. The new interlocking and daisy-chain fans feature a larger fan propeller for improved performance. The AL120 introduces new lighting zones with four strips at the inner frame, each independently configurable and visible from the front and back of the fan, a ring of ARGB LEDs around the fan shaft, and a brushed aluminium medallion on both sides, making the AL120 visually appealing as both an intake or exhaust fan.

With five independent adjustable lighting zones, four located at each corner of the inner fan frame and one at the center of the fan blades, the AL120, paired with the L-Connect 2 software, provides limitless customization. With up to fifty new preset lighting styles, users have the option to control the lighting effects at the fan blades and the edge of the frame individually, or combined.

Building on the core functionality of market favorites like Dynamic and Prisma, the Aspect series brings an exciting new aesthetic to the Fractal range of fans. Available in regular and RGB versions, notable Aspect features include aerodynamic stator struts for lower turbulence, Trip Wire technology for enhanced blade efficiency, rifle bearings and built-in chaining support to simplify cable management. Additionally, the PWM models offer a wide RPM speed range, making them ideal for radiators. This makes Aspect an excellent fit for anyone looking for discrete or extravagant cooling that balances aesthetics and performance.

SilentiumPC, the European manufacturer of CPU coolers, Power Supply Units and PC cases, introduces the new Fluctus 120 PWM axial fan as a stand-alone product for the DIY market. The Fluctus 120 PWM fan is co-developed with Synergy Cooling and features high static pressure, very good airflow and excellent acoustics. It provides outstanding performance on dense water cooling radiators and in cases that are equipped with dust filters. A revamped, durable fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) with 100.000-hour MTBF ensures high longevity, underlined by the 6-year manufacturer's warranty.

SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM is equipped with a unique 9-bladed rotor with serrated leading edges. It provides high static pressure, which is required for creating good airflow through dense radiators of all-in-one water coolers. Users can expect a 1 to 3 °C reduction in temperatures compared to other fans commonly paired with AIO liquid coolers. In addition to that, the overall noise levels are decreased. Thanks to the wide speed regulation range from 300 (±100) to 1.800 (±10%) rpm makes Fluctus 120 PWM a perfect match for both bigger (360 mm) and smaller (240 mm, 120 mm) radiators, which usually requires higher fan speeds.

Alphacool presents the Rise Aurora 120 mm, a powerful and PWM controllable fan that also features brilliant Digital RGB LED lighting. The Alphacool Rise Aurora fan allows for an impressive airflow of 118.9 m³/h and has high static pressure of 3.17 mm/H₂O. Due to this, the fan is ideally suited for operation on radiators or as a particularly strong case fan. Thanks to the 4-pin PWM connector, the fan can be controlled over the speed range from 0 to 2600 rpm. At 0% PWM control, the fan can be stopped completely. A soft start at start-up increases the life of the fan and reduces the risk of injury. At low speed, the fan is almost silent and provides significant energy savings.

Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-performance, quality PC components and peripherals. With the REV300, Sharkoon now presents a PC case of a different kind. Besides seven pre-installed PWM RGB fans for optimal cooling, the case also comes with addressable fan LEDs for customized lighting. In addition, since the tempered glass side panel is placed on the right-hand side of the case, the REV300 offers the possibility for a better presentation of the illuminated hardware components.

With seven pre-installed, addressable PWM fans, the REV300 is equipped with maximum cooling capacity as standard: There are three 140-millimeter fans behind the front panel and three 120-millimeter models at the rear of the case, as well as one more with 120 millimeters under the top panel. These RGB fans are supported by the front panel's mesh grille which facilitates the airflow. Water cooling can also be built into the REV300: A radiator of up to 360 millimeters can be installed at the rear, and there is even space for a radiator of up to 420 millimeters at the front, provided that it does not exceed 3.2 centimeters in height. Furthermore, it should not be longer than 46.5 centimeters and no wider than 14.1 centimeters.