Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 CPU Fan 120mm ARGB Case Cooler Fan, 4pin PWM Silent Computer with S-FDB Bearing Included, up to 155

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 2,312 ratings

Price: 12.98

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

【High Performance Cooling Fan】 Automatic speed control of the motherboard through the 4PIN PWM fan cable interface, which can determine the speed according to the temperature of the motherboard, with a maximum speed of 1550RPM. Configured with up to 55cm of cable for PWM series control of fans, ideal for cases and CPU coolers.
【Quality Bearings】The carefully developed quality S-FDB bearings solve the problem of pc cooling fan blade shaking in lifting mode, keeping fan noise to a minimum while providing maximum cooling performance when needed and extending the life of the fan.
[Excellent LED light] The high-brightness LED atomizing argb fan blade can effectively reflect the light, making the ARGB lighting effect softer, and it matches the cooler and case more perfectly. Up to 17 modes of light effects with ARGB support, color can be managed and synchronized through the port on motherboard.
【Silent Fan Size】 Model: TL-C12C-S X3, Size: 120*120*25mm, Speed: 1550RPM±10%, Noise ≤ 25.6dBA Connector: 4pin pwm, Current: 0.20A, Air Pressure: 1.53mm H2O, Air Flow: 66.17CFM, Higher air flow for improved cooling performance.
【Perfect Match】The PC fan can be used not only as a case fan, but is also suitable for use with a cpu cooler to create a cooling effect together, which can take away the dry heat from the case and the high temperature generated by the CPU in operation, allowing for maximum cooling; Ideal for cases, radiators and CPU coolers.

Product Description

C12C -S X3
C12C -S X3
C12C -S X3
C12C -S X3
C12C -S X3
C12C -S X3

Top reviews from the United States

Lexster
5.0 out of 5 stars Great looking, quality fans!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
Thermalright delivers again! These fans push a lot of air while being on the quiet side of things. Build quality is Thermalright's very normal high standard! The PWM & ARGB functionality works exactly as expected. The White coloring is very neutral and works well with any other shape of white commonly used in PC cases and parts. An excellent value!

Thermalright has another winner here! Buy with confidence!
michael belew
5.0 out of 5 stars Do not hesitate purchasing due to the low cost.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
I was a little concerned about the low price of the Thermalright fans. But after getting my first order of 3 fans I order 2 more packs of 3 for a total of 9 fans. (Not all going into my PC at once.)

The Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 CPU Fan has significantly enhanced the cooling performance of my computer, and I'm thoroughly impressed with its features. The 120mm ARGB case cooler fan not only efficiently dissipates heat but also adds a touch of color to my system with its customizable RGB lighting.

The 4-pin PWM functionality allows for precise control over fan speed, and the silent operation ensures that my gaming or work sessions remain uninterrupted. They are not the quietest or strongest fans, but for a normal air cooled PC they are more than enough. Evan at 100% fan speed, I hear other computer noise over the fans.

With a maximum speed of 1550RPM, this fan effectively keeps my CPU temperatures in check, even during intense gaming sessions or resource-heavy tasks. The cooling performance is complemented by the eye-catching ARGB lighting, which adds a dynamic and visually appealing element to my PC build.
Turnabout Phoenix
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet ARGB and PWM fans. Great quality.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
To begin with, these are the same fans that come with the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE. I was so happy with my purchase of their CPU cooler, I turned to Thermalright to replace the case fans in my Rosewill S500.

Installation is very easy. Each fan comes with power and ARGB splitters, so I was able to daisy chain all 6 fans together (bought two 3 packs) without any issues. Also daisy chained the ARGB plug from the PA 120 SE and everything is synced up without issue. I have found absolutely no reason to purchase a fan hub at this time as the built in splitters did the job. I'm using an ROG B550-F GAMING motherboard, so was stuck with a single ARGB header but this was not an issue.

Hooked my fans to one of the system fan headers and adjusted my curves using Fan Control found on GitHub and played around with the RPMs. In terms of air flow, these guys DEFINITELY move air. With these fans at full blast along with the PA120SE, I got my 3700x with PBO enabled (+200 offset) running as low as 27°C at idle. With the original Rosewill case fans, the absolute lowest I saw was 31°C. A similar 5°C was seen when running at full load using a 3DMark CPU profile test. Again, this was at full blast. With fan curves adjusted to lower power and speed, the system is near silent. The water pump in my aquarium is louder than my system running under normal loads. Despite the silence, I still have lower temps than when I had the stock case fans.

Before purchase, I tried to find as much information I could on these fans and at best I could find a few reviewers comparing them to the Noctua NF-F12. While I have never used Noctuas and cannot speak from experience, I can only reiterate my system is nearly dead silent. Something to keep in mind is the sound will become noticable above 50% speed. If you need to run your fans at 100% for some reason, however, then you don't have to worry about any whining or related sounds. Your PC will sound like it just has a bunch of air running through it, unlike when a GPU (in my case an EVGA 2080 Super BLACK) ramps up and sounds like a fighter jet taking off. At this time, my fans hover between 8% and 30% speed and I can't hear them unless I really, really try. While watching videos or gaming? You'll only realize they're on due to the RGB lighting, and this is coming from a guy with his case 2 feet from his head. I haven't noticed any resonance issues at this time. Even sliding power from 0-100%, I can't say I've noticed any, so I'm very happy with that.

So, they are quiet and absolutely circulate air in your system. The bonus here is the fact these are also ARGB. At the time of this review, a three pack of these are a third of the price of a three pack of Arctic P12 ARGB fans. You can get 6 of these fans (two 3 packs) for the price of a single Noctua A12. Again, these are the same fans you'd find on Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE and that's a rather quiet and very effective CPU cooler. For now, these are an incredible value and the budget/value space appears to be where Thermalright is dominating right now. From my research, Thermalright used to be what Noctua is to PC fans today. Don't sleep on these guys. I would not be surprised if more PC enthusiasts use these products when trying to maximize bang for buck performance.

If you need new case fans or are looking to fill in any extra 120mm fan spots in your case, grab these. I don't care if I come off like a shill, but I am incredibly happy with my setup now. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU to a 5800x3D, and given the temps I'm seeing on my 3700x, I know I can count on these fans to handle that swap and future builds to come.
Robert
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Surprised
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
I expected very little from these fans at the sub $13 USD price point but I was very surprised with the quality, features, and functionality of these fans. The daisy-chain option, ARGB direct to motherboard connectivity, and the 4 pin PWM control at this price point are actually shocking, to say the least. I have these running at a constant 1200 RPM in my case (unobstructed front) and they move quite a bit of air. The best thing in my opinion though were the screws, they didn't feel incorrectly sized like with so many other budget fans, they screwed in with ease. My only complaint would be the fan noise, they have an audible hum depending on what speed you run them at and one of my three fans seems to have what I can only describe as a clicking noise when it is in operation. It's not terrible, by any means, but without headphones on it is audible.
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Robert
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Surprised
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
I expected very little from these fans at the sub $13 USD price point but I was very surprised with the quality, features, and functionality of these fans. The daisy-chain option, ARGB direct to motherboard connectivity, and the 4 pin PWM control at this price point are actually shocking, to say the least. I have these running at a constant 1200 RPM in my case (unobstructed front) and they move quite a bit of air. The best thing in my opinion though were the screws, they didn't feel incorrectly sized like with so many other budget fans, they screwed in with ease. My only complaint would be the fan noise, they have an audible hum depending on what speed you run them at and one of my three fans seems to have what I can only describe as a clicking noise when it is in operation. It's not terrible, by any means, but without headphones on it is audible.
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Kevin Carman
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty nice ARGB fans.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
Not exceptionally loud, or exceptionally quiet. Noise level is fine. Totally acceptable noise level, and they seem to push air well enough. The ARGB is good and I am happy with their simplistic lighting effects. These fans are a perfect match for the Thermalright AIO coolers, if you are looking for a matching set.

All the plugs are able to piggyback...which is good for using them without a fan controller. One ARGB output and one case fan output on your motherboard is enough, or should be based on your build design, as you can stack several fans on just one ARGB output and one case fan output. I mention this as it is not very well described in the product description.

I don't know if they will last very long. I have had fans last for years...and I have had fans die in a couple months. They seem OK and a great value so I am happy with them. They are simple, and how I want them to be.
Dora Chau
5.0 out of 5 stars Works better than the prebuilt I bought
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
It's simple. It comes with a female and male connector. It works. Its cheap. And it works better than the stock prebuilt fans when I bought my PC. Worth it if you have a rig older than 2018.

Idle my CPU is less than 60°C.
Idle GPU is less than 53°C
Gaming CPU hovers 90°C (daytime summer heat)
Gaming GPU hovers 70°C
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Dora Chau
5.0 out of 5 stars Works better than the prebuilt I bought
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
It's simple. It comes with a female and male connector. It works. Its cheap. And it works better than the stock prebuilt fans when I bought my PC. Worth it if you have a rig older than 2018.

Idle my CPU is less than 60°C.
Idle GPU is less than 53°C
Gaming CPU hovers 90°C (daytime summer heat)
Gaming GPU hovers 70°C
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harmandeep Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
I usually don't give reviews on my amazon purchases but had to on this one, Don't hesitate to buy thinking its cheap and will not work great, These are really good plastic material fans with nice Argb lighting and Not too Loud at overloads.
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harmandeep Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
I usually don't give reviews on my amazon purchases but had to on this one, Don't hesitate to buy thinking its cheap and will not work great, These are really good plastic material fans with nice Argb lighting and Not too Loud at overloads.
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Jeffrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great case fans.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
They are a bit loud but moves a lot of air and they are budget friendly.

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