ALSEYE W12 Pro 120mm ARGB PWM Desktop Case Fan, Aluminum Frame, FDB Bearing, Aura Sync RGB Compatible

The media could not be loaded.  I replaced the top and bottom fans in the front panel of my LianLi LanCool II Mesh RGB with a couple W12s, and kept the LianLi in the middle. I put a 3rd W12 in the rear as the exhaust fan, and I really like the look of this setup. One of the benefits of these fans is how by simply rotating them 45 degrees you can quickly and drastically change your PCs overall aesthetic.The aluminum frames feel very sturdy, I would actually say they are the sturdiest fans I have felt. The shape allows you to use them in spaces that a traditional symmetrical 4-sided frame would not fit, such as cramped upper rear exhaust ports near the I/O panel, or where AIO tubing may require extra clearance. I was also able to use them in my front panel above and below a 140mm fan thanks to the extra clearance their shape affords.The fan blades are well built, without any flimsy edges or any wobble at their mount. One aspect of their design that I appreciate, which is all too often overlooked by most manufacturers, is the attention they gave to the appearance of the rear of the fan. The branding on the rear center of the fan actually flows with rest of the fans aesthetics and looks a million times better than the unsightly sticker that typically occupies this space. You can tell that thought was given to every aspect of these fans, and I recognize and appreciate it.The RGB colors are crisp and bright, and the light is well diffused through the blades. This is due to the arrangement of the LEDs, which was well done. Words dont do justice to their appearance, so you can see for yourself in my attachments. The motion patterns are actually cohesive and not just a random assortment of colors. I particularly liked the 2 tone effect that I was able to achieve.I tried the fans with and without a CoolerMaster Hub on 3 different MOBO: Aorus B660 Master, ROG Strix z690A, and AORUS z690 Master. I had no problem controlling the fans speed or RGB in any setup.*Remember that by their nature, most hubs dont allow individual fan control, so if you dont have enough headers, your best bet is directly connecting to MOBO and using splitter cables to section fans off into zones, 1 zone per header.At $20-$25 per fan, you are definitely getting your moneys worth. These fans are way better than others in their price point where half of their cost is due to their brand. These fans are a premium product at a reasonable price.My Zotac 4090 Extreme AIRO has not suffered any reduced airflow or increase in operating temperature since installing the fans.I would recommend these for anyone who values build quality and attention to detail. If youre looking for a unique and visually apealing fan that doesnt sacrifice performance, you would be hard pressed to find a better option than the ALSEYE W12.

These are pretty killer in an open-air case. ARGB works as advertised with motherboard manufacturers, at least with my ROG Strix board. I will warn you though. Some of the reading material with Alseye stuff comes with some broken English in their manuals. Just bad translation and it carries over to their website. Outside of that little bity thing, they're designing some really aesthetically pleasing products.

I purchased 11 of these for my pc, their frames are well built but the bearings in them are very much hit or miss. Out of the 11 I purchased, 3 have failed so far, all in the same way, bearing failure. but the odd thing is, they all failed in the same orientation, at the bottom of my case, blowing upwards towards the GPU, idk if that orientation is putting more stress on the bearings but all the other fans are just fine

So I grabbed this fan cause a regular 120mm fan with a full frame interfered with the hoses coming off my AIO's radiator by the tiniest bit. The fact this fan has the open side allowed me to have another intake fan & my AIO without any issues. I was kinda expecting these fans to more flash than dash, but honestly they perform really well as case fans & are surprisingly quiet! I doubt they'd work well in a situation where you need high static pressure cause of the open frame. For case fans though they push a good bit of air & look pretty good IMO, can recommended!

used it specifically for the rear case fan to allow visibility of the mobo graphic, while at the cost of fan noise because of engineering of A type frame.