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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on airflow: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 62 CFM, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 90.79 CFM, 32% in favour of NZXT F140 RGB Core. Static Pressure splits them by another 22%, again favouring NZXT F140 RGB Core. They match on pwm control, connector type and warranty.

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master SickleFlow 120
NZXT F140 RGB Core (140mm/62.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F140 RGB Core

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
NZXT F140 RGB Core (140mm/62.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140 RGB Core
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
ModelSickleFlow 120F140 RGB Core
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm26 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O-22%3.22 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level27 dBA34.48 dBA+7.5 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-32%90.79 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningBudget mainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgb

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120NZXT F140 RGB Core
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Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.

NZXT F140 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.

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