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Review on Pccooler 120mm Single Fan Moonlight Series, RGB LED Computer Case Fan - PWM PC Cooling Fan - Dual Light Loop Silent Fan/Multiple Lighting Modes for Desktop Cases (Replacement Fan for PC-3M120) by Ray Sheptock

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Solid fans are impacted by a complete compatibility bug in their kits

Why the heck are the ARGB fan headers of the 3-in-1 and 5-in-1 kits different? Why should you do this with your customers? We are humans who modify, build, and adapt, and it is inappropriate to engage with them. Pros: (1) Good construction - solid weight for fans. (2) Slim and bright LEDs on both sides - the built-in exhaust looks great, which many other fans lack. Bad: (1) Limited to only 4 fans or only 7 fans in series. Due to the limitation of 3 in 1 kit controller respectively 5 in 1 kit controller. (2) One motherboard ARGB connection is required per controller - there is no daisy chain connection to maintain sequencing. (3) A separate fan (single set) is sold here. in Revain ONLY for 3-in-1 kit. Beware of that. (4) Fans are LOUD at 2000 RPM max. Part of a (digital) ARGB is the ability to daisy-chain those fans for the coolest effects going through the line. Breath, blink, and pulse effects require no digital skills and were completely wiped out decades ago. Nobody buys these fans for that. Very disappointing to play with the remote control. PCCooler has some pretty solid fans, marred by a complete lack of compatibility with their own kits and poor execution to make them practically useful with other components. I had to buy TWO 5 in 1 kits to try and get 8 for this Ryzen build I was making. I could have used 5 packs + 3 packs and that would make logical sense right? I will return them. I've just decided on another brand where ARGB fans in kits from different brands are actually compatible with each other. 8 fans in a row + 2 LED strips on one controller - not that many these days in my opinion.

Pros
  • One year trial period
Cons
  • Modern