GELID Solutions Wing 12PL Green UV LED 120mm Fan Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video provides a concise unboxing and first impressions of the GELID Solutions Wing 12PL Green UV LED 120mm fan. The host introduces the Wing 12PL as an updated PWM fan with LEDs, highlighting its UV reactive blades and white housing LEDs, which allow a unique glow under ultraviolet light. He explains practical features like PWM control and the Nano flux bearing, noting that PWM lets the LEDs stay bright even when the fan speed is reduced, which helps maintain lighting consistency. The unboxing shows the UV reactive fan mounts and the option to observe the UV glow in a UV-lit setup, followed by a hands-on moment where the fan is connected to a motherboard to demonstrate the LED behavior with the motherboard power. He compares the UV glow to standard lighting, pointing out that UV glow can be diminished when other light sources are present, and advises that the Wing series with regular LEDs offers a subtler option for those who want less glow. The host also reflects on the practicality of using UV lighting in a PC build, noting the trade-offs between UV glow and ambient lighting, and wraps up with the takeaway that the Wing 12PL is visually striking and performs well, while the UV glow effect is highly dependent on lighting context and may not suit every build.

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