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Thermalright TL-C12C vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison

Thermalright TL-C12C and Thermalright TL-C12C-S differ on positioning: Thermalright TL-C12C at Value ARGB, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at Budget. They match on 11 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.

Specs

Specification
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandThermalrightThermalright
ModelTL-C12CTL-C12C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.53 mmH2O1.53 mmH2O
Max Speed1550 RPM1550 RPM
Noise Level25.6 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow66.17 CFM66.17 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameS-FDBS-FDB
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Weight120 g120 g
PositioningValue ARGBBudget
ColorsBlack or WhiteWhite, Black
Source URLhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/

Price comparison

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Verdict

Thermalright TL-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

Thermalright TL-C12C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.

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