Monday, September 27th 2021
GIGABYTE Intros AORUS ARGB Fan Series
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.
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.
22 Comments on GIGABYTE Intros AORUS ARGB Fan Series
These are the same fans on their Waterforce X AIOs
- Airflow
- Noise (analysed as rpm/airflow increases)
- Static Pressure
- Performance on Case
- Performance on Radiators
Noctua will be supposedly releasing black A12x25s on Q4 and next year a new next gen line up for 140mm fans and white fans as well.Would be good to see those against all these fancy RGB fans and if any can stand up to the Noctuas.
Also an in depth analysis of the line up of Arctic fans.
silentpcreview.com/120mm-fan-roundup-scythe-1stplayer-reeven-phanteks/
I would argue that both OC and the UC portion of the PC community should be considered. Different rigs for different purposes.
I visited the site now and didn't recognize it at all! Thanks for the explanation.
They published something last April but that was after nearly 5 years of nothing! And nothing since April! Technpowerup is the only one that does radiator tests and fan tests now, but problem is, there isn't enough range! Like no good range of 140mm fan tests on Techpowerup! Why?
Anyways, feels like the masses are going AIO and cheap crappy RGB lights of everything! Science and engineering takes a 2nd spot now to aesthetics and looking cool being in first!
It would be a shame if you didn't review the next gen 140mm Noctuas! They will be selling like hotcakes!
Noctua roadmap... noctua.at/en/product-roadmap
I have a decade old xspc RX360 v2 with 3x p12's on it that are almost as old (7yrs)! Amazing that they're still going! Goes to show the quality of Noctua fans