Thermaltake

Thermaltake CL-F170-PL14SW-A SWAFAN EX 14 ARGB White Cooling Fan 3-Pack

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Swappable-blade 140mm ARGB fan 3-pack with magnetic daisy-chain cabling for streamlined PC cooling and vivid lighting.

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Overview

The Thermaltake SWAFAN EX 14 ARGB 3-pack brings together innovative design and practical performance for PC builders who want both effective cooling and striking visuals. The headline feature is the swappable fan blade system — each fan includes a set of reversible blades that magnetically detach, letting you switch between standard and reverse airflow configurations without removing the fan from its mount. This is especially useful when optimizing case airflow or reconfiguring fans on a radiator, saving time and effort compared to traditional reinstallation.

Cable management gets a major upgrade through the neodymium magnetic daisy-chain system. Instead of running separate cables from each fan, you connect them in sequence with Mag-cables that snap together magnetically, routing a single cable back to the motherboard. Each fan operates between 500 and 2000 RPM via PWM, delivering up to 57.11 CFM in standard orientation and 56.26 CFM in reverse, with air pressure of 2.39 mm-H₂O and 2.02 mm-H₂O respectively. The ARGB lighting connects through a standard 5V 3-pin header for full compatibility with major motherboard sync ecosystems, producing rich, customizable effects across the white fan frames.

Key Features

Swappable Fan Blade Design and Neodymium Magnetic Connection

Connect multiple fans with only one cable

Supports up to 1500 RPM (Standard|Reverse) with up to 81 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

Model
CL-F170-PL14SW-A
Fan Size
140 x 140 x 25 mm
Interface
2510-4 PIN PWM, 5V ARGB 3-PIN
Fan Voltage
12V (Fan) / 5V (ARGB)
Fan Speed
500–2000 RPM (PWM)
Airflow (Standard)
57.11 CFM
Airflow (Reverse)
56.26 CFM
Air Pressure (Standard)
2.39 mm-H₂O
Air Pressure (Reverse)
2.02 mm-H₂O
Noise (Standard)
30.6 dB-A
Noise (Reverse)
32.5 dB-A
Bearing Type
Hydraulic Bearing
Life Expectancy
40,000 hours at 25°C
Included
3 × 140mm PWM Fans, 3 × Reversible Blades, 3 × Mag-cables, Accessories

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Swappable blade design allows quick airflow direction changes without remounting
  • Magnetic daisy-chain cables significantly reduce wiring clutter inside the case
  • Three-pack provides enough fans for most PC builds in a single purchase
  • PWM speed control from 500 to 2000 RPM offers a wide range between quiet and high-performance operation
  • ARGB lighting syncs with major motherboard RGB platforms

👎 Cons

  • 140mm size does not fit cases or radiators that only support 120mm fan mounts
  • Hydraulic bearings have a rated life of 40,000 hours, shorter than some competing bearing types
  • Noise reaches 32.5 dB-A in reverse orientation which may be noticeable in quiet builds
  • Requires a 5V 3-pin ARGB motherboard header for lighting control

Frequently Asked Questions

It lets you physically swap the blade assembly to switch between standard and reverse airflow orientations without remounting the fan, so you can configure intake or exhaust as needed.
The included Mag-cables use neodymium magnets to snap fans together in a daisy chain, so multiple fans share a single cable run back to the motherboard header, reducing cable clutter.
The fans connect via a 5V 3-pin ARGB header and are controlled through your motherboard's RGB sync software, such as ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, or Gigabyte RGB Fusion.
The fans run up to 2000 RPM via PWM control, producing up to 30.6 dB-A in standard orientation and 32.5 dB-A in reverse orientation.
These are 140mm (140 x 140 x 25 mm) fans.