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Three white 120mm ARGB case fans with reversible blades and magnetic frame connections

Thermaltake

Thermaltake CL-F169-PL12SW-A 120mm case fan 3-pack

SKU CH-Y53B-116MY MPN CL-F169-PL12SW-A

Three 120 mm ARGB fans with reversible blades, PWM 500–2000 RPM and hydraulic bearings

  • Fan size120 mm
  • Number of fans3 Fans
  • Fan controlNo Controller
  • Fan depth25 mm
  • Bearing designHydraulic
  • Rotational speedPWM 500 to 2000 R.P.M
  • Reversible blades give 57.11 CFM standard or 56.26 CFM reverse airflow per fan
  • Hydraulic bearing runs at 30.6 dB-A standard or 32.5 dB-A reverse mode per fan
  • PWM control spans 500 to 2000 RPM for flexible speed management
  • 5V ARGB header syncs lighting with motherboard RGB software
  • White 120 mm frames include three standard blades pre-installed plus three reverse blades in the box

Three-pack 120 mm ARGB fans

The Thermaltake SWAFAN EX12 comes as three white 120 mm case fans with hydraulic bearings and addressable RGB lighting. Each unit runs at 500 to 2000 RPM via PWM control and includes both standard and reverse blade sets for flexible airflow direction. The pack suits builders who want coordinated lighting and push-pull or intake-exhaust configurations without buying separate kits.

5 V ARGB header and 4-pin PWM limits

The fans draw power and signal through a 2510 4-pin PWM connector and a 5 V ARGB 3-pin header, so the motherboard must supply both. Maximum airflow reaches 57.11 CFM on the standard blade and 56.26 CFM on the reverse blade, with noise rated at 30.6 dB-A and 32.5 dB-A respectively. No hardware controller is included, so all speed and lighting curves depend on motherboard software support.

Check motherboard headers and case clearance

Verify that your board has at least one 5 V ARGB header and enough 4-pin PWM headers for three fans, or plan for a powered splitter. Each frame measures 120 by 120 by 25 mm, so confirm mounting points and cable routing space in your chassis. The reversible blades are swapped manually, so allow time for installation if you intend to mix orientations.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 8,339 comparable items (median $19.99).
Fan size 120 mm
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermaltake
Model nameSWAFAN EX12
Part numberCL-F169-PL12SW-A
Product typeCase Fan
Product colorWhite
Performance
Rotational speedPWM 500 to 2000 R.P.M
Airflow rateStandard Fan Blade: 57.11 CFM (one fan)
Reverse Fan Blade: 56.26 CFM (one fan)
Power
Power input connector2510-4 PIN PWM, 5 V ARGB header-3PIN
Size & build
Fan size120 mm
Number of fans3 Fans
Fan depth25 mm
Bearing designHydraulic
Product dimensions120 × 120 × 25 mm
Shipping weight1.04 kg
Package size185 × 170 × 130 mm
In the box
In the box3 x Fan Frames
3 x Standard Fan Blade (Pre-installed)
3 x Reverse Fan Blade
3 x Cable
Environment & compliance
Operating noiseStandard Fan Blade: 30.6 dB-A (one fan)
Reverse Fan Blade: 32.5 dB-A (one fan)
More details
Fan controlNo Controller
LED lightingARGB

Questions about this item

Standard or reverse blades — which should I fit first?

Standard blades are pre-installed and deliver 57.11 CFM at 30.6 dB-A; reverse blades give 56.26 CFM at 32.5 dB-A — use reverse blades when you need intake airflow pulled through a radiator or restrictive filter.

What does 57.11 CFM at 30.6 dB-A feel like inside a case?

At full 2000 RPM a single fan moves 57.11 CFM while producing 30.6 dB-A — three fans scale airflow proportionally but combined noise rises only a few decibels, giving strong cooling with low audible hum.

Will the 2510 4-pin PWM and 5 V ARGB headers work on my motherboard?

Yes — the 4-pin PWM connector lets the board control speed between 500 and 2000 RPM, and the 3-pin 5 V ARGB header syncs lighting with any motherboard that supports 5 V addressable RGB.

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