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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs SilverStone FN121: the airflow difference
The gap that matters here is airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism 54.0 CFM against SilverStone FN121 58.47 CFM, which puts SilverStone FN121 8% ahead. Bearing type is not the same on both, Rifle on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus Sleeve on the SilverStone FN121. Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism also leads on max speed, 1800 RPM on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus 1200 RPM on the SilverStone FN121. There is a split on lighting as well, RGB on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus No RGB on the SilverStone FN121. They differ on pwm control too, Yes on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus No on the SilverStone FN121. There is a split on positioning as well, Mainstream on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus Budget on the SilverStone FN121.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism or SilverStone FN121?
The Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism suits Cooler Master RGB ecosystem builds and show-window mirror-finish aesthetics, though it is not built for max-static-pressure radiator duty and silent builds. Buy the SilverStone FN121 for budget case airflow and quiet everyday builds, though it is not the pick for radiator or heatsink duty and RGB builds. Our rating of the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism (6/10): A reasonable mid-tier RGB fan, worth it mainly for the mirror-finish look rather than outright performance. Our rating of the SilverStone FN121 (6/10): an unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Fan size read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 120 mm
- SilverStone FN121
- 120 mm
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Cooler Master
- SilverStone FN121
- SilverStone
Model
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- MF120 Prism
- SilverStone FN121
- FN121-P
Bearing Type
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Rifle
- SilverStone FN121
- Sleeve
Lighting
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- RGB
- SilverStone FN121
- No RGB
Max Speed
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 1800 RPMBest
- SilverStone FN121
- 1200 RPM-33%
Airflow
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 54.0 CFM-8%
- SilverStone FN121
- 58.47 CFMBest
PWM Control
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Yes
- SilverStone FN121
- No
Positioning
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Mainstream
- SilverStone FN121
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism if you want the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM).
Choose SilverStone FN121 if you want the higher airflow (58.47 CFM vs 54.0 CFM).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism | SilverStone FN121 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | View on Cooler Master Store | |
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A reasonable mid-tier RGB fan, worth it mainly for the mirror-finish look rather than outright performance.
SilverStone FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.