It is possible to illuminate the impeller even when black blades are used. This is demonstrated by the F7 X120 fans, where CPS PCCooler achieves illumination in a different way than usual. The result is impressive – not only in terms of ARGB LED aesthetics, but also regarding cooling efficiency. Also elegant is the daisy-chaining of multiple fans side-by-side (or stacked vertically) using a single cable connection.
Results: Airflow through a nylon filter
Why is a value sometimes missing for a fan? There can be several reasons. Most commonly, it’s because the fan couldn’t be regulated to the target noise level. Some fans have higher minimum RPM (or they spin slowly but have an excessively noisy motor), or they are simply slower models that can’t reach higher decibel thresholds. Results are also omitted from graphs if the rotor scrapes against the mesh of a nylon filter. In such cases, we classify the combination as incompatible. And of course, a zero in the graphs naturally appears in situations where we record an actual 0.00. This often occurs at extremely low speeds when obstacles are present or during vibration measurements.
We’re gonna be seeing more of this style of ARGB solution with these aluminum fans in the pipe, or mixed with LCP.
To be honest, Phanteks should have gone this way for the D30 series, they’d have performed closer to the original T30.