BEST PC FANS Thermaltake Swafan EX12 RGB Magnetic Silence

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@thermaltakeuk]

Fantastic review Mike, Thank you. The reason we use molex connection is we can supply a constant voltage to the hub, and sata is only 3.3 volts. which is not enough to power the v4 hub

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for the info! and thanks for the opportunity to use these crazy fans

[@thermaltakeuk]

@@mikesunboxing Our pleasure

[@Senrab46]

Recall the live stream and still impressed with the clever design. Both for the swapple fan and the magnetic connectivity. The Rolls Royce of fans imo. Thanks Mike and Kath🐈👍

[@mikesunboxing]

yep they really are the rolls royce of fans

[@georgiodavid]

When installed and not working don't panic guy's just give some movement to magnet connection and it will make good contact and works fine

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes the magnets don’t always connect first time a little wiggle or adjustment usually fixes it

[@RonMizman]

Such a smooth LED transition beautiful set of fans thanks.

[@mikesunboxing]

Glad you like them!

[@thefreedomhouse1984]

I ❤it , I work really hard to hide wires, this is a lot less wires and I love flip blades. It’s an interesting product I hope more companies come out with their version of these. Thanks for the video!

[@mikesunboxing]

I totally agree!

[@uglybob7505]

Oooooo these seem a bit special !!! Looks like they tick a LOT of boxes. I dont think they are a fad by any means, its good to see a change from the norm. Even if they have RGB !!!! Thanks Mike and Kath

[@mikesunboxing]

My thoughts exactly

[@AwesomeRainbowLights]

I'm so glad you reviewed these fans! I've been debating whether to spend $600 to replace my 11 Corsair SP fans, which have given me a cable management nightmare (22 cables, yikes!). Your review has been helpful, but I still have some concerns about the software and default programmed RGB effects. I've read some Amazon reviews that mention the software can be buggy and difficult to set up. I would really appreciate it if you could do a follow-up review that dives into the software and showcases the different default RGB effects. It would be extremely helpful in making my decision to purchase these fans. Having a clearer understanding of the software experience and the RGB effects would definitely help me (and probably others) feel more confident in investing in these fans. Thanks again for your initial review, and I hope to see that follow-up soon! Also I just want to express my sincere gratitude to you for taking the time to show off and review these fans. It's truly awesome that you've provided us with valuable insights and an honest opinion about their performance. Your dedication to helping others make informed decisions is greatly appreciated. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you once again for shedding light on these fans! I'll use your link when I go to buy the fans 😉

[@mikesunboxing]

happy to try and answer any questions you might have

[@AwesomeRainbowLights]

@@mikesunboxing Hey Mike, thank you so much for offering to answer any direct questions I might have. I really appreciate your willingness to help. I was curious if you wouldn't mind showcasing the software and its capabilities in conjunction with the fans in various configurations while being manipulated via Windows instead of externally from a connected PC. I'm particularly interested in seeing how well it works within a system when paired with the fans in different configurations (3 fans, 2 fans & 1 fan). I'd love to see how the rainbow RGB effect looks, as it seems every manufacturer has a different way of doing "rainbow RGB" between MSI, Corsair iCue, Asus, etc. If possible, could you also demonstrate a wide range of effects and colors, particularly focusing on orange, white and violet RGB using static light setups using the ThermalTake software? Thanks again for your time and expertise!

[@mikesunboxing]

@@AwesomeRainbowLights wow that is a lot to take in, i actually finally got around to installing the seven swafan ex12's into my pc today and have been setting up some colour themes and fan curves etc, keep pestering me and i will try and address as many things on you list as i can

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

125,89 € for a set here and only 2 left 😲 they most be more than great. Mike's Unboxing, Review & How to is Worthy of a Support comment. Like & a share 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

they are not cheap but are probably the best 120mm fans on the market over all

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

@@mikesunboxing I still go for Noctua 120mm 150000 hours use. and 6 years of manufacturer's warranty. in other words. i'm a Noctua Fanboy. can't help it 😛

[@mikesunboxing]

@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie Soon as Noctua goes ARGB that will be a market changer

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

@@mikesunboxing I will not be happy about that. it just mean the price will go shy high 😲 well thats what i think.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie as long as they still separate the rgb and non rgb it shouldn't change much it at all for the non rgb folk

[@PaulBakewell]

Nice looking fan, did look to see if I could purchase one fan for my one fan non gaming PC but they only seem to come in 3s, hey ho! Great video thanks Mike.

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah that is something i would like to see single fan packs

[@MP_7]

Yap 480 rad user here, would be nice that 4th one, might be tempted to buy

[@pete9b]

Great video Mike, thanks for sharing!…

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for watching!

[@colinhilton6067]

Good review Mike.l like the overall looks and functionality of those fans 👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks colin

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

i do believe using molex connectors you can use more wattage than the sata connectors specially when you going to use 3 or more fans the only thing they have to work out is the controller itself or just use both controllers if you use more than three fans i bet they were pricy to buy .nice video i do like them.

[@twighiker]

As a Yorkshire man there's no way i'm paying over £100 for 3 fans, especially as they're not even dual ring.

[@BigFatCone]

I have the RGB version of Artics P12s in my case. A set of three was like, 30 bucks. And they're pretty much on par with the best fans out there. Hell, Mike did a video on them a year ago and called them the best. Hardware Canucks and Gamer's Nexus are (pun hard to avouid) fans of the P12. This is just stupid expensive. Are you sitting down by the way? There's only one local retailer for these fans. 193 quid.

[@Smoos54]

Dual ring??? What's that?

[@gamechannel1271]

These are dual ring, inside and outside ring. I assume by dual ring you mean two outside rings of the front and back, of which most none of those have a lit inner ring. It's a matter of preference, the money you spend here is justified.

[@adamn5803]

I’m a fan

[@Custom_PC_Keebs]

Great fans. The thoughfan pro ex now also have magnetic connection ! TT is taking a pretty good path imo

[@mikesunboxing]

i agree

[@ph11p3540]

Their connections do look reliable. These are available in Canada in two kit forms. I was just looking at this 140mm version of this kit at Memory Express and tempted to buy 2 of these complete kits plus a pair of their radiator fan sets

[@mikesunboxing]

i really like them, they are not cheap, but are high quality and the new TT rgb plus software now behaves itself

[@ph11p3540]

@@mikesunboxing They would be good lighting for those long dark cold winter nights to fight of winter depression. They are so bright and festive for those post Christmas blues.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@ph11p3540 yeah it is getting darker here all the time, need some colourful lighting to distract from it

[@TyroneBeast]

THATS SOOO COOL

[@tiku7773]

What effect do you use at 16:04 for the smooth rainbow ?

[@mikesunboxing]

that is the default output without the tt rgb software running, which is a pain as i really like this setting

[@tiku7773]

yeah same, i like it too. sad that the wave effect is like stuttering. the default output is wayyyyy smoother@@mikesunboxing

[@Boali.85]

Any way to make the same rainbow effect smoothness but with two colors of my choice?​@@tiku7773

[@JustAverageLarry]

Crazy how other brands can charge just as much and not offer anywhere near this value

[@malphadour]

The design is great but the pricing on these is utterly unacceptable. They are actually more expensive that Corsair ML fans which takes quite some effort. These need to be more like £60 to £70 for 3 to be competitive. You can get the Lian li unifan triple kit for around £70 which currently has far stronger brand power, though lack the nice fan swap feature.

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah i would like to see the price drop considerably, but they seem to be selling out everywhere, so there is definitely a market for them at the asking price

[@malphadour]

@@mikesunboxing People are just bonkers :)

[@macabrecreation1067]

I love everything this product has to offer. 1. High quality fans 2. RGB lights are beautiful and bright 3. Very easy to install. 4. The blades are so easy to clean since it can be removed. 5. Swapable blades for exhaust. 6. 3 EXTRA Blades but that MOLEX connector is a joke.

[@mikesunboxing]

molex is the only connection that will give enough power for the fans and controller

[@rakeshpk9648]

This be some future shite !! great review Mike ! ;--)

[@birdsoup777]

Building computers since 2000. In 2010, broke a case fan blade off the hub cleaning. I searched online for case fans with removable hubs thinking somebody made that option. I found nothing. 13 years later. Here they are.

[@mikesunboxing]

yep seems like such an obvious thing to do

[@TheSloppyDingo]

You had me sold until you said hub. These manufacturers need to get it through their skulls... Standard PWM and ARGB connectors with these fans! My modern MB has plenty RGB headers but limited USB connectors!

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Id like to see how you get on with the thermaltake rgb software as it wont load on my system with an ARC770 graphics card. Im wondering if there is a compatibility issue with the two lighting control software packages.

[@mikesunboxing]

soon find out! just ordered an a750

[@patricklebel1141]

@@mikesunboxing good, I was thinking about getting this card as a secondary one for display and streaming while the 6800xt keep working. I am current l'y using a rx550 but the intel one should be a better option. Noe, I like these fan. Easy maintenance is a nice feature.. 👍

[@khaos555]

Thank you so much for the video you actually brought up an important part for me and that is the 4th fan I plan to install 4 fans, do you know if you attached a 4th fan can you manually use the software to get the RGB fan to work and align to the others or would it be better to buy another fan like the Riing squad what do you think is the best setup or options for 4 fans in your opinion>?

[@mikesunboxing]

well the rumour is that thermaltake are looking at the problem and if they get enough people asking it will encourage them to push harder, you can use the software to group and link fans to create the lighting of your choice either in TT RGB or neon maker

[@khaos555]

@@mikesunboxing Thank you! and yes I actually already sent out a message to them since their chat support was unavailable I also checked their forum and there was nothing there, I may as well play around with their software or I heard of another software other people utilize called signalRGB

[@mikesunboxing]

Signal RGB has swafan support it seems but not tried it myself

[@khaos555]

@@mikesunboxing Same here I actually just purchased last week the first pack of 3 Swafan ex 12, My goal is getting 17 fans and plan to build my new PC between May-June or maybe July(waiting for the new Samsung Odyssey OLED or g9 57 inch ) so hopefully by then there's some good news otherwise I may as well try signal RGB

[@animalyze7120]

Update: Thermaltake makes these in non ARGB now. Same style, setup and use but no lights, in case anyone was interested lol.

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

The RGB looks Outstanding Really clear and Vibrant did you change Camera or Is It the Fans ? Magnetic too Very Noice ps Can you re greace any Fans My Corsair has started Grinding at Start up it settles down but its defo the bearing or the inside doing it

[@mikesunboxing]

you should be able to lube the fans or clean them depending on the bearing tech it is using

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

@@mikesunboxingthere the SP120 s yeah i have looked into it now going to do it when the stuff arrives Thanks Mike and Kath

[@RinKirit0]

Can you daisy chain a set of 3 and plug the connector into the hub? For example, say I want to get 9 fans, could I sissy chain them in sets of theee so I only have 3 total cords, then plug them all into the one controller and do it that way to control all of them?

[@mikesunboxing]

they should be fine like that, these don't include a hub so you would need to supply that

[@flepgg]

Hey, great video. Can you please do a test with these fans on the software and see if you can select the inner ring (blade) leds and turn them OFF (or set a dark color so they essentially turn off) while keeping the rest ON to achieve like a Halo effect? Thanks!

[@mikesunboxing]

Check out tomorrow’s video from us, it might help answer that question I think, but simple answer is yes

[@georgiodavid]

You saying every set is included with controller... I read on Amazon one star reviews about they got it without controller so what wich do I order ,

[@mikesunboxing]

there is a controller version for using with thermaltake rgb software, or the version without that uses the normal 5v 3pin and pwm motherboard headers

[@georgiodavid]

Oh nice. I prefer using with mobo software so I have got 80€ version reverse and looks good and works fine.

[@georgiodavid]

So I am thinkins whats negatieve on that blade switch system ? Whats downside of it versus Phanteks D30 reverse. It cost the same around 85€ . What do your advice for endurance? If I choose for looks ..I like more TT design ..led ring :) Thanks 🍻

[@Boali.85]

Where can i find only the controller?? I have the old one its really bad and don't get detected so I've been told that thermaltake fix this with the new controllers??

[@mikesunboxing]

reach out to thermaltake on facebook or X and they should be able to sort you out or point you in the right direction

[@Boali.85]

@mikesunboxing thanks for the replay...i just did that and I'm waiting for their response.

[@mikek4288]

I have a Thermaltake TT Sync controller, think these will work off the older style controller?

[@mikesunboxing]

if it is the one that has the 9 pin connections that are the same size as USB 2.0 motherboard headers it should but send me a picture of it and i'll confirm it

[@mikek4288]

@@mikesunboxing thank you

[@RogueStatusX]

So there are two versions of this fan - the ARGB and RGB - do both sets come with a controller or is no controller included on the ARGB kit since it plugs into a mobo header?

[@mikesunboxing]

you are right the ARGB version uses the mother board headers

[@dangit_red2202]

I got these and for the life of me can't get them to light up. The fans spin but the software can't detect the controllers, so no lights. Tech support hasn't figured it out either.

[@mikesunboxing]

join our discord and i'll try and get you sorted

[@Aerith_Strife]

Is there a way to use those fans for a 480mm radiator? 4 in a straight line

[@mikesunboxing]

not yet sorry, three is the max due to the 60 led limit

[@varunrana5504]

Does it need a 3 pin ARGB connector because I don’t have one on my motherboard. Please assist.

[@mikesunboxing]

no it doesn't need a RGB or ARGB header on the board, it comes with its own controller

[@varunrana5504]

@@mikesunboxing thank you so much sir.

[@mts982]

how would this work in a non rgb case?

[@BigFatCone]

What do you mean "non rgb case"? They're PWM fans with LEDs. If you don't connect the LED cables, they will be regular fans. And if your mobo lacks RGB, there's several decent RGB controllers. I like Razers, because they have a great AmbiLight clone and one I got of Ali Express from a brand called CoolMoon.

[@mts982]

@@BigFatCone one that doesnt have rgb controller built in like my nr600 case. but thanks for the info.

[@BigFatCone]

@@mts982 Ah. Yeah, then you just use them as normal fans. They have two leads, one for the fan itself and one for the LEDs so it's all good.

[@mts982]

@@BigFatCone can i still use a controller of some sort?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes as the ARGB is totally controlled on the thermaltake software you could even use them outside of a case or no case at all

[@cez7603]

Working on a new build (havent installed windows yet), Purchased these fans but wont turn on at all. My question is do i need to install software for these to operate? Never owned thermaltake fans or their controller before

[@mikesunboxing]

They should just spin at the default setting until the software kicks in, you need thermaltake to RGB plus 2.0 software to set them up

[@mikesunboxing]

If you get stuck join the discord chat and I’ll try and walk you through it

[@SERYOGA007]

Hello, can you tell me, friend, is this fan stand synchronized with Aura Sync?

[@mikesunboxing]

no you want the ARGB sync version of the swafan ex for that, little bit cheaper too

[@SERYOGA007]

@@mikesunboxing understood thanks

[@SERYOGA007]

@@mikesunboxing I need top-end fans, beautiful ones like Thermaltake SWAFAN EX14, but synchronized with Aura Sync

[@prestonvarner611]

so how many fans can be controlled off of 1 box? 12? I have 12 fans and 4 boxes currently.

[@mikesunboxing]

officially it is 6 i think, but maybe try that and see how it goes. there is a limit to how many LEDs can be controller from one unit and also the power limitations

[@prestonvarner611]

@@mikesunboxing the only real issue i have is a molex connector. pretty weird. every other fan has a sata especially at this price.

[@Tanzbd123]

Wish there were another set of fans with black blades and only outer rings that are rgb without the middle ring glowing.

[@mikesunboxing]

The tough fan RGB do that

[@Adam-tx3vm]

does anyone know if you can get bigger than 3 packs of these? i need 10 fans and to buy them in 3 packs with the controllers in each pack would cost 240 which on fans is uhm well abit much for a fan setup

[@mikesunboxing]

3 packs are all there is right now sorry

[@Adam-tx3vm]

@@mikesunboxing np thank you

[@nachovidal4047]

It would be possible to sync with a asus motherboard 3 pin rgb? And how? Thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

no sorry, not sync but set similar

[@LarsSchretlen]

Can they been controlled by RGB fusion from Gigabyte directly on the MB?

[@mikesunboxing]

no you would need the thermaltake argb adapter to do that

[@LarsSchretlen]

@@mikesunboxing is that included or need to buy sepprated?

[@mikesunboxing]

Buy separately @@LarsSchretlen

[@TheSnake0444]

how many leds does one Swafan ex12 have

[@mikesunboxing]

20 i believe

[@labeffa]

Can this sync the argb with aura sync fans?

[@mikesunboxing]

you can set them to whatever you like, but there is no direct connection between the two apps

[@AEON.]

Hey Mike! Is there any computer cases that A.I. has designed to be the "perfect" or close to, design for airflow? You know, like they have some rally vehicles and stuff like that? That would be a very interesting video to watch and learn stuff on!

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah that is an interesting idea

[@higgles9559]

How many fans can you chain together?

[@mikesunboxing]

3 is the maximum currently per channel

[@dayvs]

What is the difference between RGB(black label) and ARGB (white label)

[@mikesunboxing]

In what context sorry?

[@dayvs]

@@mikesunboxing I just look on Amazon and there are two models of these fans that are pretty much the same except for the label at the center of the fan: One is black, the other one is white. I see that the ones with the black label are tagged as RGB and the ones with the white label are tagged as ARGB but I'm not sure what is the difference between them. Perhaps the way they connect to the motherboard or something.

[@dayvs]

@@mikesunboxing FYI I found out it's just the connection type. RGB model has a controller where you connect the fan, whereas the ARGB has two cables, one needs to be connected to the fan connection in the motherboard and the other one is for power and is connected to a Molex cable.

[@AEON.]

PS Personally, not a huge fan of magnets in a computer case! (PUN!) lol

[@JerryOhh]

Can be used USB has power only instead of desktop power supply

[@mikesunboxing]

no sorry it needs a lot of AMPS and voltage

[@JerryOhh]

@@mikesunboxing Ugh so sad... I hope will create this for UBC type or please can you suggest the manufacturer?

[@siimu111]

Molex connector is big turn-off for me. I have modular PSU and I have molex connector, but have other free connectors (pci, sata) what I can use. But for that, I have to put another cable (molex) just for that controller.

[@mikesunboxing]

I might be wrong but I think the molex connector allows more amps than a sata so it is probably the better choice even though a pain in the arse

[@mikesunboxing]

i think the molex was for power stability as molex can handle more amperage so avoids any issues with overloading

[@ssportugal]

That hub is a deal breaker for me unfortunately 😢, if they ever update the hub for usb c and maybe like a 6pin psu power connection (since Satan doesn't have enough voltage to power the hub) I might consider it cause the fans themselves are superb

[@mikesunboxing]

they have a version that is hubless, the swafan ex12 ARGB sync

[@NyteStalker89]

Its a shame that thermaltake knows what magnets are but can't figure out how to use them on the control hubs. I HATE needing to slap adhesive onto the back of my system

[@mikesunboxing]

that is a good point actually

[@JackRabbit72380]

THE FANS LOOK GREAT However the issue is that the RGB HUB is useing micro-usb and this hub alone has been the fail point on 6 rgb hubs for me so far, why the hell are these things still useing miro usb for power? i hate these thermal take rgb hubs so much. i wish we just didnt even need a stupid rgb hub and i could just control all my rgb with Thermaltake rgb software, =(

[@mikesunboxing]

You can swap the wiring for the wires in the new ex range and they can then use the motherboard argb and pwm headers and software

[@ragiponsoy2289]

Molex? Really??

[@mikesunboxing]

needs the higher power draw. could be worst it could be PCIE 5 pin

[@Jasontyo]

I really hate that these controllers use proprietary connectors. I feel like a standard 3 pin argb connector would be much more useful.

[@mikesunboxing]

they do a 3 pin ARGB / 4 pin pwm version as well

[@facelessvaper]

You know you've made it when you can add £300 worth of fans to your computer😒

[@mikesunboxing]

Adam sorts us out with some awesome stuff 👍

[@anordinarynerd4654]

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[@Oath3D]

2023 and still uses molex, only adding psu cables 💀

[@mikesunboxing]

SATA doesn't have enough power, molex or pcie is the only safe way to do it

[@Oath3D]

@@mikesunboxing but corsair, lianli, nzxt are all able to use sata? fyi I personally own the riing trio and sofar it has never worked properly, either software or controller issue