Thursday, May 3rd 2012
Corsair Adds Cooling Fans to Product Line
Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the new Air Series line of PC cooling fans. Unlike most other PC fans in the market, Corsair Air Series fans are offered in airflow and static pressure models, each specifically optimized for specific PC cooling roles.
Air Series fans are designed to deliver an extraordinary balance of airflow and low-noise to users who want to upgrade their PCs for quieter operation or higher performance. All feature an advanced hydraulic bearing system and rubber mounts for low-noise and reliability, and include red, white, and blue color rings to allow users to customize the look of their PC.
High Airflow Fans for Efficient Large-Volume Cooling
Air Series AF120 and AF140 airflow fans are designed to intake cool air into, and exhaust hot air out of, modern PCs. They are for ideal for mounting on the side, top, and rear of cases, to reduce component-killing heat. The airflow fans are designed with ultra-thin, custom-molded blades optimized to flow high volumes of air in unrestricted spaces with at least 3cm of clearance. They are available in a 140mm Quiet edition and in 120mm Quiet and Performance editions.
High Static Pressure Fans for Efficient Cooling on Radiators or Heatsinks
Air Series SP120 fans deliver focused air pressure in situations where air needs to be blown through a restricted space making them ideal for cooling radiators and heatsinks. They feature seven ultra-wide, custom-molded blades and a custom enclosure that delivers high static pressure, while maintaining a quiet noise profile. Available in a 120mm size, SP120 fans are available in Quiet and High Performance editions.
"Many PC fans on the market are general purpose designs that not always suited to the task which they're assigned," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of the Components Business Unit at Corsair. "We took our expertise in PC case and cooling and designed fans that have very specific uses. Each fan is the right tool for the right job."
Pricing and Availability
Air Series fans are immediately available starting at a suggested retail price of $16.99 USD for AF120/SP120 fans and $18.99 USD for AF140 fans.
For more information on Air Series fans, please visit the cooling section of our web site and our Air Series fan blog post.
Air Series fans are designed to deliver an extraordinary balance of airflow and low-noise to users who want to upgrade their PCs for quieter operation or higher performance. All feature an advanced hydraulic bearing system and rubber mounts for low-noise and reliability, and include red, white, and blue color rings to allow users to customize the look of their PC.
Air Series AF120 and AF140 airflow fans are designed to intake cool air into, and exhaust hot air out of, modern PCs. They are for ideal for mounting on the side, top, and rear of cases, to reduce component-killing heat. The airflow fans are designed with ultra-thin, custom-molded blades optimized to flow high volumes of air in unrestricted spaces with at least 3cm of clearance. They are available in a 140mm Quiet edition and in 120mm Quiet and Performance editions.
Air Series SP120 fans deliver focused air pressure in situations where air needs to be blown through a restricted space making them ideal for cooling radiators and heatsinks. They feature seven ultra-wide, custom-molded blades and a custom enclosure that delivers high static pressure, while maintaining a quiet noise profile. Available in a 120mm size, SP120 fans are available in Quiet and High Performance editions.
Pricing and Availability
Air Series fans are immediately available starting at a suggested retail price of $16.99 USD for AF120/SP120 fans and $18.99 USD for AF140 fans.
For more information on Air Series fans, please visit the cooling section of our web site and our Air Series fan blog post.
57 Comments on Corsair Adds Cooling Fans to Product Line
The colours on the fans look very attractive.
When corsair tries to do new things, they just dont get it right. Looks is good, but performance I doubt it.
Compared to my 120mm/140mm these are weak, except for the SP120 HP.
I use the Bitfenix Spectre Pro, and very quiet to me.
How the fan is designed to move the air plays a big part.
I'll wait till I get my hands on them to see more, but I will very doubtful.
Corsair sells a variety of things, but actually makes very little themselves.
+1 to Kantastic and +1 to me for understand his point.
These fans do look great, but i wish they moved more air there are fans out there that do same noise and move 70+
The red one was photographed like that, the blue one was photoshopped to match the colors of the fan rings. Basically as an example photo.
The rings are not "smooth" for a reason - the interior of the fan housing is beveled and angled for performance and noise purposes. The fan ring leads to the intake, and is wedged for structural and performance reasons.
The fans are very high quality - I think you guys will be pleased if you get a few. We're selling all the 120 variants in single and twin packs (twin packs will save you a few bucks if you're doing a whole case).
Anyway, good to see most of you guys like them. The specs we published are accurate to the best of our abilities testing, with third party tests thrown in for comparison. Unlike some other fans you can buy...
Edit: Ha, didn't see the second page doh, ah well, here's the answer a third time :p
The more you know...
They look good, now I want reviews.
The fans are assembled by AVC.
They were designed entirely in-house - from the mechanical and technical specifications and requirements to the industrial design, and choice of materials.
Now I just wish you could get an AX1200/850 that come with no cables or come with the special single braided ones and update the 800D so that it has internal USB 3.0 header(unless the one I say was an older model...)
Ah never mind they don't ship electronics here
I'm excited to have another company rep to share the inside scoop with us. I'd recommend two things: First, contact a mod and have them give you a custom title that reflects your affiliation. Second, head to the BF3 Clubhouse and play a couple of rounds with us:laugh: You may get a chance to melt the face of the NZXT rep.
Also any info on the bearings used in these Corsair's? Ball bearing, sleeve bearing, rifle bearing, FDB? I couldn't find any info on that...
:Edit:
bah, most retailers put the ETA as 12th of June - more the a month away. cant believe im gonna have to wait a month for it to be released and instock