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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
What is the difference between Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and SilverStone FN121?
Start with airflow, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 62 CFM against SilverStone FN121 58.47 CFM, 6% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. They differ on bearing type too, Rifle on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus Sleeve on the SilverStone FN121. Connector type is not the same on both, 4-Pin PWM on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus 3-Pin DC on the SilverStone FN121. Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 also leads on max speed, 1800 RPM on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus 1200 RPM on the SilverStone FN121. Pwm control is not the same on both, Yes on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus No on the SilverStone FN121. There is a split on positioning as well, Budget mainstream on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus Budget on the SilverStone FN121.
Who each one is for
Buy the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 for budget builds without a case window and filtered intake positions on a tight budget, though it is not built for showcase builds wanting lighting and premium quiet-first builds. The SilverStone FN121 suits budget case airflow and quiet everyday builds, though it is the wrong buy for radiator or heatsink duty and RGB builds. Our rating of the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (6/10): A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money. Our rating of the SilverStone FN121 (6/10): an unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.
What Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and SilverStone FN121 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, fan size and lighting included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 120 mm
- SilverStone FN121
- 120 mm
Brand
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Cooler Master
- SilverStone FN121
- SilverStone
Model
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- SickleFlow 120
- SilverStone FN121
- FN121-P
Bearing Type
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Rifle
- SilverStone FN121
- Sleeve
Lighting
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- No RGB
- SilverStone FN121
- No RGB
Max Speed
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 1800 RPMBest
- SilverStone FN121
- 1200 RPM-33%
Airflow
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 62 CFMBest
- SilverStone FN121
- 58.47 CFM-6%
PWM Control
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Yes
- SilverStone FN121
- No
Connector Type
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 4-Pin PWM
- SilverStone FN121
- 3-Pin DC
Positioning
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Budget mainstream
- SilverStone FN121
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 if you want the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM) and the higher airflow (62 CFM vs 58.47 CFM).
Choose SilverStone FN121 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 | SilverStone FN121 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SickleFlow 120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.
SilverStone FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.