By: Jadon Lee
November 11, 2022
Life requires a precise amount of silence. It is like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears where one is too hot, another too cold, and the last just right. Everyone has a preference in what is too much and what is too little. It may even vary in range. I think it is important to figure out for yourself how much space and time in silence you need. There could be times in life where you need more and sometimes when you need less, but nonetheless, it is required. It makes me wonder how some people are capable of spending endless amounts of time with others. Is it the difference between an introvert to an extrovert? Is it the selflessness of an individual to keep people company? Is it the fear of the thought of loneliness? Whatever it is, I find pure silence is very beneficial in moderation. I personally have been finding I have been needing more time alone in absolute silence. Whether or not my thoughts in this time are joyous or depressing, it is important that I have the time to process them on my own before I can go and apply it to life. This silence also allows me to ponder conversations months ahead of time to decide whether ideas or observations should be presented. Silence can be used as an opportune time to think. Therefore, it is essential to find case fans that output as little noise as you can. A fan with low noise output and high performance is optimal for the heightened thought process generated by silence. Cooler Master has quite the lineup of high-performance fans with the Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120 that sport quite the specifications. Will the Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120 provide me with the silence I desire? Keep reading to find out!
Today’s review unit of the Cooler Master Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120 was shipped to us here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada via USPS with Canada Post as a transfer from Brea, California, USA. The cardboard box was handled with care, as it arrived in relatively good condition with basically no marks or scuffs visible. I was not too concerned about the shipping because of the perfect condition of the retail boxes.
Taking a look at the boxes, both the Cooler Master Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120 share a similar retail design as expected. The color scheme of the box is a nice purple, pink, and blue, giving it quite the different look compared to its competitors. On the front, the Cooler Master logo is placed on the bottom right with the respective names on the left of it. As with most retail boxes, the product is displayed prominently on the front, taking up the rest of the box. The general design is quite flashy and is a real eye catcher. The back of the box sprouts some specifications for each respective fan, as well as some additional features. While I do understand the flashy design, I personally prefer a more simplistic aesthetic as I find it to be clearer, but this is more so personal preference.
Before we continue, here are the specifications for the Cooler Master Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120, as obtained from the manufacturer's website:
Mobius 120P ARGB
Exterior Color: Black
Fan Dimension (L x W x H): 120 x 120 x 25 mm / 4/7 x 4.7 x 1 inch
Fan Profiles: Addressable Gen 2 RGB
Fan Speed: 0-2400 RPM ± 10%
Fan Airflow: 75.2 CFM
Fan Noise Level: 30 dBA
Fan Bearing Type: Loop Dynamic Bearing
Fan Air Pressure: 3.63 mmH2O
Fan MTTF: >200,000 Hours
Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin (PWM)
Fan Rated Voltage: 12VDC
Fan Rated Current: 0.18A
Fan Safety Current: 0.35A
Fan Power Consumption: 2.16W
RGB Connector 3-Pin ARGB
RGB Rated Voltage: 5V DC
RGB Rated Current: 0.48A
Fan Weight: 179g / 0.38 Ibs
Warranty: 5 Years
Cooler Type: Case Fan
Fan – LED Lighting: ARGB
Mobius 120
Exterior Color: Black
Fan Dimension (L x W x H): 120 x 120 x 25 mm / 4/7 x 4.7 x 1 inch
Fan Profiles: Non-LED
Fan Speed: 0-2050 RPM ± 10%
Fan Airflow: 63.1 CFM
Fan Noise Level: 22.5 dBA
Fan Bearing Type: Loop Dynamic Bearing
Fan Air Pressure: 2.69 mmH2O
Fan MTTF: >200,000 Hours
Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin (PWM)
Fan Rated Voltage: 12VDC
Fan Rated Current: 0.12A
Fan Safety Current: 0.35A
Fan Power Consumption: 1.44W
Fan Weight: 179g / 0.38 Ibs
Warranty: 5 Years
Cooler Type: Case Fan
Fan – LED Lighting: Non-LED
Our packs of the Cooler Master Mobius 120P ARGB and Mobius 120both arrived as single units. The fans fit nicely inside the boxes alongside the included mounting screws and wires. The Mobius 120 also contain some additional ARGB and RGB adapters. Surprisingly, there is no manual, which is strange, but it is not the most useful document for a fan. Cooler Master provides minimal packaging, which I personally appreciate, as I enjoy only having the essentials for single fans.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
