Thermaltake

Thermaltake CL-F167-PL12SW-A SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB PC Fan - 3 Pack

A 3-pack of 120mm ARGB fans with magnetic swappable blades and daisy-chain cabling for cleaner PC builds.

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Overview

The Thermaltake SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB 3-pack introduces a genuinely useful innovation to PC cooling: magnetically attached, swappable fan blades. Traditional fans lock you into a single airflow direction once mounted, but the SWAFAN EX 12 lets you pop off the blade assembly and replace it with the included reverse set, flipping airflow direction without remounting the fan or disrupting your LED orientation. This makes it far easier to optimize case airflow as intake or exhaust after installation, and the neodymium magnets provide a secure, tool-free connection.

Cable management is another strong point. The included magnetic daisy-chain cables let you link all three fans together and run a single cable back to one 4-pin PWM header, dramatically reducing the cable tangle that typically comes with multi-fan setups. Each fan operates between 500 and 2,000 RPM via PWM, delivering up to 57.11 CFM with the standard blades, and ARGB lighting is synchronized through your motherboard's 5V ARGB header for seamless integration with platforms like ASUS Aura Sync and MSI Mystic Light. The 120mm form factor fits the vast majority of case fan mounts and radiator positions, making this set a flexible and aesthetically polished cooling solution for new builds or upgrades.

Key Features

Swappable Fan Blade Design and Neodymium Magnetic Connection

Connect multiple fans with only one cable

Supports up to 2000 RPM (Standard|Reverse) with up to 57 CFM for airflow

Includes: 3 120mm PWM Fans, 3 Reversable Blades, 3 Mag-cables and accessories

ARGB lighinting effects controlled by Motherboard Sync software

Specifications

Brand
Thermaltake
Model
CL-F167-PL12SW-A
Fan Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm
Quantity
3-pack
Interface
2510-4 PIN PWM, 5V ARGB 3-PIN
Fan Speed
500–2,000 RPM (PWM)
Max Airflow (Standard Blade)
57.11 CFM
Max Airflow (Reverse Blade)
56.26 CFM
Max Air Pressure (Standard)
2.39 mm-H₂O
Max Air Pressure (Reverse)
2.02 mm-H₂O
Noise (Standard Blade)
30.6 dB-A
Noise (Reverse Blade)
32.5 dB-A
Start Voltage
9.0V
Rated Voltage
12V / 5V
Rated Current
12V – 0.27A, 5V – 0.72A (per fan)
Power Input
12V – 3.24W, 5V – 3.6W (per fan)
Bearing Type
Hydraulic bearing
Life Expectancy
40,000 hours at 25°C
Included
3 fans, 3 reversible blade sets, 3 magnetic cables, accessories

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fan blades attach via neodymium magnets, allowing you to quickly snap them off and swap between the included standard and reverse blade sets without any tools. This lets you switch airflow direction while keeping the same LED orientation.
You can connect up to three fans using the included magnetic cables, requiring only a single connection back to your motherboard header. This significantly reduces cable clutter inside your case.
Each fan chain requires one 4-pin PWM fan header (2510-4 pin) for speed control and one 3-pin 5V ARGB header for lighting synchronization.
The fans spin up to 2,000 RPM. At full speed, the standard blades produce approximately 30.6 dB-A per fan, while the reverse blades measure around 32.5 dB-A per fan.
Lighting is controlled through your motherboard's ARGB sync software (such as ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, or Gigabyte RGB Fusion) via the 5V ARGB header connection.