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Thermalright TL-C12C vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Thermalright TL-C12C and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Thermalright TL-C12C at Fluid Dynamic, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

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-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandThermalrightThermalright
ModelTL-C12CTL-D12
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
Static Pressure1.53 mmH2O0.9-41%
Max Speed1550 RPM1500-3%
Noise Level25.6 dBA+5.6 dBA20.0
Airflow66.17 CFM40.0-40%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningValue ARGBBudget
ColorsBlack or WhiteBlack

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-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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