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F120Q
120mm Quiet Airflow PWM Case Fan
Key Specs
Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Speed: 500 – 1,700 ± 200 RPM
Airflow: 74.26 CFM
Static Pressure: 1.43 mmH₂O
Noise Level: 25.1 dBA
Power Connector: 4-pin PWM
Warranty: 2 years
Inside the Box
F120Q
Installation Accessories
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Overview
NZXT Quiet Airflow Fans offer high-performance, low-noise cooling for heat-prone PCs. Optimized blades and a chamfered frame provide powerful concentrated air, while fluid dynamic bearings and PWM control keep things quiet and efficient.
- Nine sickle-style blades are optimized to move large amounts of air, ensuring versatile use for intake or exhaust.
- Minimal gap between blade edges and frame maximizes the spinning area for higher airflow and reduced turbulence.
- Chamfered frame design directs air in a powerful concentrated flow pattern, traveling far into the case to cool vital components.
- Fluid dynamic bearings provide unwavering stability, low-noise operation, and a 60,000-hour lifespan.
- PWM control dynamically adjusts fan speed for higher output or lower noise based on system temperatures for efficient cooling.
- Sturdy frame with rubberized corners absorbs vibrations for low-noise operation, even at high speeds.
Optimized for Airflow
Nine sickle-style blades move large amounts of air, whether used for intake or exhaust.
Efficient Design
Minimal blade-to-frame gap maximizes the spinning area for optimal performance.
Powerful Cooling
Chamfered frame directs air in a concentrated pattern that travels far into the case.
Low Noise, Long Lasting
Fluid dynamic bearings ensure quiet operation with a 60,000-hour lifespan.
Speed Regulation
PWM control adjusts speed based on system temperatures for efficient, quiet cooling.
Silent & Stable
Sturdy frame and rubberized corners absorb vibration noise.
Tech Specs
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Performance
- Speed
- 500 – 1,700 ± 200 RPM
- Airflow
- 74.26 CFM
- Static Pressure
- 1.43 mmH₂O
- Noise Level
- 25.1 dBA
- Power Consumption
- 12 V DC, 0.28 A, 3.36 W
- Power Connector
- 4-pin PWM
- Bearing
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing
- Lifespan
- 60,000 hours
Construction
- Cable Length
- 1 x 600 mm
- Materials
- Plastic, rubber, PCB
Product Info
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Model Number
- RF-Q12SF-W2 (White) / RF-Q12SF-B2 (Black)
- UPC
- 810074844413 (White) / 810074844406 (Black)
- EAN
- 5056547204321 (White) / 5056547204314 (Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F120Q best used for?
Open case mounts, where air moves freely: front intake, top and rear exhaust. It is tuned for airflow at low noise rather than for forcing air through a dense obstruction.
It moves 74.26 CFM at 25.1 dBA. For radiators and heatsinks, a static pressure fan such as the F120P is the better match.
How quiet is the F120Q?
25.1 dBA at its full 1,700 RPM, and it runs down to 500 RPM under PWM control, so it is near silent at idle.
Nine blades and a fluid dynamic bearing keep the noise character smooth rather than whiny as speed rises.
How does the F120Q connect?
A single 4-pin PWM connector on a 600 mm cable, straight to a motherboard fan header or a fan controller. There is no lighting, so there is no second cable to route.
How long does the F120Q last?
The fluid dynamic bearing is rated for 60,000 hours, and the fan carries a 2-year warranty.