CORSAIR ML120 PRO RGB, 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050076-WW. 3-Pack with Lighting Node PRO.

Pros: - Aesthetically pleasing (even when powered off) - RGB options and patterns are nearly limitless with included software - Ability to make your own RGB profiles for endless light shows -4 RGB LEDs each independently controlled - Installs onto spare USB header on your mainboard (or standard USB) - Fans startup on very low power, so you can spin them super slow - Slightly quieter than your normal fans - 5 year warranty

Cons: - Very pricey - A lot of wires

Overall Review: installing these fans required a complete teardown of my tower, as wire management is kind of a burden. Each fan has two small wire harnesses, one for power and one for the LEDs. Then you have the primary control box with the USB cable, and the secondary control box the fans plug into. This quickly makes it troublesome to hide everything out of site, and would be best suited for a fresh build.

Pros: Corsair quality shows with these fans as they are built very sturdy and operate quietly with plenty of RGB customization available. The RGB lighting is bright and works through the Corsair link software which I already had installed for an H100i v2 AIO I'm currently using and the options to control the fans were immediately available on the first boot after I installed them. They come packaged very neatly and come with everything you need other than the software which is a free download. The USB module included has 2 channels for adding other RGB fans to your setup with easy customization through the Corsair Link software. Easy to configure the speed and color of these fans and the cables are plenty long enough to use them wherever you need them.

Cons: The LED lights show through the fan blades when viewed from the side which can be distracting. Each fan has two long wires coming from it adding to the clutter inside the case along with two bricks to plug everything into. Even though there is a second channel available the fans only come with one cable to connect the first channel leaving me without software control on my other set of RGB Corsair fans and I can't seem to find the cable by itself to be able to add them either. Uses two SATA power cables.

Overall Review: I think these are great fans with a good quality feel to them. The lighting is neat and easy to change so long as you install the software. I do wish that there was another cable included at this price point to have software control of my other set of fans and eliminate one of the fan hubs from my build, or at least the remote control unit I must use to change the color of them currently. I'd also like to see an option that combines the power wires with the RGB wires and be able to eliminate one of the boxes inside the case since its all Corsair anyway I really don't see why not.

Pros: - It spins like nothing I've seen spin before. Seriously this thing is a fidget spinner in your computer case - The colors

Cons: - Entry point

Overall Review: Ok, this fan is amazing. Just the technology behind it is impressive enough, but the colors, the spinning... just everything about it screams quality and intent. Let's get one thing clear, this fan has an entry point. Yup, your case fans have an entry point now. You probably won't like just one of these in your case once you see it going, and you definitely want all the perks of the entire ecosystem, so if you're going to pick this fan up I really recommend planning ahead a bit and thinking about if it's what you really want. That being said, these are worth it. The magnetic levitation functionality is probably the next step in system components, and it (theoretically anyways) will reduce replacement costs by quite a bit. My house is full of dust, I can't get rid of it. It loves my computer and it likes to wreck my fans. I have to usually crack them open and put some oil every 6 months or so if I want them to last, but the technology behind these fans should help to alleviate that. They aren't magical but they glow, spin, and work amazing. Best of all? Other than the air moving they are quiet. REALLY quiet. Highly recommended, corsair has really been stepping up its game.

Pros: The lighting effects that are done on this fan are mesmerizing, they are just awesome. The frame of the fan is nice and solid, and I appreciate the rubber on them for noise reduction. The fan itself just has this high quality feeling, the quality justifies the price on this. Installation was easy, the screw are very high quality and easy to screw into the frame of the fan. The blades are nice and thick and move confidently when on. The two sets of cables made it a bit more unwieldy than most fans, but they are nice and long and easy to tame. Performance wise, I found the fan to be quieter than the one it replaced and much prettier. As the only rear-exhaust fan in my system it does a wonderful job pushing the hot air out of the case.

Cons: The ecosystem is a big investment. It's a lot to get these fans up and going and will need to have already purchase the kit in order take full advantage of this beautiful fan. These should be labeled as expansions to their existing kits, or have a way of using the RGB without having to use the hub. It's a Mess to set up with having to deal with two different hubs and using up two different SATA-power ports. This issue is reduced if you already have the Corsair Lighting Node Pro already installed and set up, which I thankfully did, and is most likely the use case for a single fan.

Overall Review: This is a wonderful, high quality fan that runs quietly and pushes a nice amount of air, all the while looking beautiful. The Magnetic Levitation technology may prove to be more reliable than traditional fan types, and is likely better for the long haul. I have some complaints, such as it not being able to connect directly to the Lighting Node Pro, or at least have an adapter to do so for a single fan, for those that only intend on having the one of these fans installed. Along those lines it would have been great to be able to just connect these fans directly to one of the RGB-strips that already took up the two ports on my Lighting Node Pro. Like I said, this is more of an expansion for an existing owner and as such is a high-quality fan that pushes a nice amount of air and is quiet at doing that. I have yet to be disappointed by a Corsair product and this wonderful fan keeps up the tradition.

Pros: Excellent build quality Very quiet, just as advertised, due to their magnetic levitation Fan housings feature rubber isolation for further noise reduction Light patterns are fun and easy to configure LEDs are nice and bright and have a wide range of colors

Cons: Printed instructions are not very clear Fans require a LOT of connections and complexity to get two fans and some lights working

Overall Review: On the downside these fans require two SATA power connections, one USB header, and two motherboard headers, which seems needlessly complex. I did find that the fans will run the last light pattern even with the USB header disconnected, which can be useful if you have a limited number of headers (as I do). On the upside these fans have the build quality I've come to expect from Corsair (I've purchased many of their products, including their cases) and have a 5-year warranty. Also, you have granular control over their speed since they're controlled from a PWN header, and the colors really are fun to behold. So if you really, really want some nice looking lights on high quality fans these do the trick. However, if you just want good, affordable fans without all the bling you might want to look elsewhere.

Pros: * Great extras included Package contents include an RBG fan hub and Lightning hub, for controlling fan speeds and Corsair RGB fans/strips. * Corsair Link software is great There's been a lot of debate recently about so many manufacturers rolling out their own RGB software but my experience with Corsair's has been the best so far. All of their products are combined into the same software, so no matter how many Corsair products you own, they're all controlled from the same place. The RGB lights have several different toggle mods, and a custom slider for each color. Setting up the color and style I wanted was easy, and only took a few minutes. Fan profiles can be individually controlled, setting the desired RPM/temperature values. The program itself I've found to be lightweight and easy to navigate. It's definitely my favorite software suite on the market. * Magnetic bearing is a noticable improvement (...for Corsair) I'm an obsessive fan hoarder, I have multiple fans from every major manufacturer. Compared to the previous-gen Corsair SP fans, there's a significant improvement on the magnetic bearing fans. The bearing has a much smoother sound, less 'grindy', although it's hard to compare noise levels since the fans are different sizes and pressure. The maximum 1200 RPM might be a problem for some heatsinks which prefer 1600+ RPM, I would advise to only use these as case fans. * RGB looks great Full disclosure, I usually don't run LEDs on any of my parts since I find the lights distracting. With that said, the level of customization is insanely impressive. There are multiple modes to choose from like Rainbow/Rainbows Wave, Pulsing, Blink, Shift, and Static. You can also chain modes together between fans to create a long, singular effect. And of course each mode has customizable colors. There's a lot of ways to have fun with this and whatever kind of lighting effect you want for your build, you'll definitely find it here.

Cons: * No Ring LED This RGB LED was available on previous Corsair fans. That is, the around the inner edge of the fan was a controllable LED. With the ML140 PRO, the LEDs are only present in 4 separate spots around the bearing, with no ring effect at all. It might be personal preference on whether you like the ring LED or not. * No LED strips included This isn't really a 'Con' and more of a point of fact: There are no LED Strips included in the packaging. If you research the Lightning Node PRO, you will find results that seem to be exclusively discussing LED Strips. In this case, you will use the 2-port Node to control the fans.

Overall Review: As far as cooling is concerned, I didn't find anything notably impressive or problematic with the ML140's. I suppose most people are buying these for the RGB LEDs, though. I can say this is a strong improvement for Corsair over their past models, and definitely a step in the right direction. I'm glad to see Corsair trying new things, these are the first MagLev bearings I've ever tested and I'm definitely pleased with the results overall. They've also opted to release up to 3-pack versions of these fans, which is a nice way to offer bundles to people who are going to need multiple fans anyway. I'm giving these fans 5-stars based on what they were designed for, and a caveat: If your goal is to maximize noise/airflow within your case, keep in mind you will be sacrificing some of that in favor of the LEDs. If customizable RGB LEDs are what you're looking for, then I can unequivocally say Corsair is the best manufacturer on the market for that.

Pros: Silent cooling is available for the entire range of RPM on this fan. You almost don't need to throttle it. I was just barely able to hear the fan above 1100RPM with just my PSU fan on my open case running. The mount corners are a flexible and vibration dampening rubber that do well to isolate any high frequency humming in both the vertical and horizontal orientation. I did not notice any difference in sound level in these 2 orientations. This fan will work with a standard 4-pin system fan plug (you do not need the Corsair Lighting Node for the fan functionality, just the LED control). The Lighting Node combined with Corsair Link is a very intuitive package and lets you customize and set profiles with great flexibility.

Cons: As the other reviewer mentioned the 2 4-pin connectors are both able to be plugged in to the system fan posts on your board and there is a slight risk due to lack of labeling or cautionary tape or something. IMO, the price is a tad steep for a 140mm LED fan. The packaging does state that this is for use as an expansion to the Corsair Lighting Node PRO, but I think Corsair/Newegg could substantiate that more clearly in the Overview section instead of just mentioning that it works with the Corsair Link software (buyers would be wise to watch the informative video in the Overview section).

Overall Review: If you are looking for a really excellent performing fan that is, for all intensive purposes of this review, silent then you are in business. If you have built your PC around the Corsair Link Software and the Lighting Node then you cannot go wrong.

Pros: - the fan speeds go from super quiet to all-out - good warranty

Cons: - two wires to every fan (one for fan power and control and another for fan RGB control) - all of this and now two small boxes that both need SATA power = a lot of tiny wires all over my case - YOU CANNOT CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE FANS IN THE CORSAIR LINK SOFTWARE UNLESS YOU BUY THE OPTIONAL CORSAIR COMMANDER PRO CONTROLLER (for an additional $70) - the whole thing is really expensive

Overall Review: Packaging and Un-boxing: Comes in a small cardboard box… all the fans are in separate little cardboard boxes and all of the wiring / hardware / instructions are in another little cardboard box. Included: (three) Corsair ML120 PRO RGB fans (one) RGB Lighting hub (one) Corsair Lighting Node PRO Mounting screws Mounting strips Installation instructions Regulatory information Powering up and setting up: I REALLY have to recommend this kit or any one that is similar… that it would be 1000x easier to install this as a part of a new build. I installed this into an existing build and now my cable management is a bit of a mess. Every fan has two wires running to it… one 4 pin lead that goes to the fan control headers on your motherboard. The other lead goes to the “RGB Lighting hub”. I would have much prefered to do this when I built my rig, just for the sake of clean cable runs. Use: As it turns out… much to my Google-ing and forum surfing… the fans in this kit CANNOT be controlled via the Corsair Link software with the provided hardware. The “RGB Lighting Hub” and “Lighting Node PRO” can control the LED color function of these lights, but if you want the Corsair software to be able to control fan speeds… you’ve got to get the optional Corsair Commander PRO controller (for an additional $70). The fans are fans. My motherboard controls them. They are quiet and come with a five year warranty. Other: Like I said before, I’m not impressed with all of these tiny wires going all over the place in my case now… these wires go to the fan headers on my motherboard. These leads have to go to the “RGB Lighting Hub” so that you can make the colors dance. Wrap-Up: These are fans that can do colors… with a lot of wires and setup. If you want Corsair’s software to control your fans (rather than the control the probably came with your motherboard), you’ve got to buy another tiny box and rewire everything. I like the idea of the fans being “magnetic levitation”... everything comes with a 5 year warranty… but the kit is EXPENSIVE and you don’t even get fan control with that. This is a head-scratcher to me.