The CMT-ALF-12S is proof that fans do not always have to be made out of plastic. In this model the blades are held within an aluminum frame, driving the fan’s weight up to a hefty 10 ounces (280) grams as opposed to the usual 3 ounces (90 grams.) Also, the LED light is directed towards the inside. Prices for the CMT-ALF-12S start at $19 ; with fan controls it can cost as much as $25.
Metal frame instead of plastic
Two typical 120mm fans with 4 LEDs :
At 1,200 RPM the Revoltec LED FAN is extremely quiet for $8
Sharkoon UV-sensitive : a system fan reactive to UV light for just under $9
Overview : Illuminated 120mm Fans
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Manufacturer
Model
RPM
No. of LEDs
LED colors
Special aspect
Antec
LED Fan
2000
3
blue / red / green
Antec
LED Fan
2000
3
RGB
Antec
TriCool LED
1200 - 2000
3
blue / red / green
Speed switch
Antec
TriCool LED
1200 - 2000
3
RGB
Speed switch
Coolermate
CMT-ALF
1700
4
blue
Aluminum housing
Just Cooler
Crystan FAN
2000
4
blue
Logisys
120 mm Case Fan
2400
4
blue / red / green
Revoltec
LED Fan
1200
4
red oder blue
Sharkoon
UV-LED Fan
2000
3
UV
Sunbeam
Silent Anodized
1200
4
blue / red / green / yellow
Sunbeam
Silent LED FAN
1200
4
blue / red / green / RGB
Sunbeam
Silent UV
1200
4
blue / green / orange
Thermaltake
Thunderblade
2000
3
blue / red / green
Thermaltake
Thunderblade
2000
3
RGB
Thermaltake
Thunderblade
2000
3
RGB
blinks
Thypoon
Acrylic Quad
2000
4
blue / red / green
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