With all of the incredible Black Friday deals going on in the tech world today (read: this week through Monday), we often forget about a critical part that helps ensure you get the most out of your hardware and is an integral part of your overall PC gaming experience, both aesthetically and with sound. How often do you bring home a case and use the included fans, only to find they're too loud for your room or office, or the RGBs just don’t look good in the build?
The good news is that there are plenty of deals going on at major retailers that can help take the sting out of buying a new set of fans for your chassis. We’ve scoured the web to bring you some of the best deals for 120mm and 140mm fans, including black and white, RGB lighting, and without RGB, and even a reverse fan. Chances are, there’s a deal here that performs well, looks good, and perhaps now, fits in with your budget. If you're not sure which fans you need or what to look for, see our FAQ section further below after the deals.
Black Friday PC Fan Deals
Save 26% Cooler Master SickleFlow Edge 360 Single-Frame ARGB Fan: was $40.63 now $29.99 at Amazon Read more Read less ▼ Single-Frame fans are convenient when you have 360mm worth of space in your case or on your radiator. Instead of fumbling with three individual fans and cables, it's all in one unit. The SickleFlow Edge 360 spins to 2,050 RPM and rated for 190 CFM (3.54 mmH2O static pressure) and designed for cases more so than highly restrictive radiators. The frosted blade design disperses the aRGB lighting and can be controlled by any major RGB application. At less than $30, it's a great deal if you need 360mm worth of 120mm fans.
Save 33% be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM: was $26.90 now $17.90 at Amazon Read more Read less ▼ be quiet's Silent Wings fans are known for quiet operation and high performance. Priced at $21.50 (23% off), the 3,000 RPM optimized fan blades are good for high air pressure needs like radiators and heatsinks and are 'virtually inaudible' at regular speeds. These also come in white and on sale at a slightly higher price (but still worth it).
Save 20% ID-Cooling AF-125-K 120mm Case Fan (3-Pack): was $24.99 now $19.99 at Amazon Read more Read less ▼ If you don't need fancy RGB and need three solid case fans, ID-Cooling's AF-125-K 3-pack is on sale for $19.99. These run up to 2,000 RPM and provide over 78 CFM at a relatively quiet 29.85 dB(A) max. They also come with rubber anti-vibration pads and daisy chained connectors to reduce cable clutter. Also available in white at $19.99.
We've listed quite a few options that are not only good deals, but also perform well for the purpose. Black, white, RGB, non-RGB, expensive or inexpensive, case or heatsink, these are some solid deals on quality fans.
Black Friday PC Fan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Before we get into it, there are some important things to consider before buying fans, and we’ve put them in a bulleted list below.
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