NZXT FN120 RB & FN140 RB Silent Case Cooling Fans Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

In this quick unboxing and first look, Linus Tech Tips opens a package containing NZXT FN120 RB and FN140 RB silent case cooling fans. The video focuses on the unboxing experience, highlighting what’s included and pointing out a small mounting accessory shortfall where one screw appears missing. Linus demonstrates the included Molex to three-pin powered daisy-chain adapter, explaining how it allows powering multiple fans from a single supply line. He then contrasts the 120 mm and 140 mm models, noting that the smaller fan must spin faster to move the same air as the larger one, or alternatively move more air at the same noise level by using the bigger fan’s slower speeds. The discussion touches on design details such as six- and nine-blade configurations, and NZXT’s choice of sleeved cables and longer heat shrink, arguing these choices improve cable appearance and durability. Finally, Linus tests the fans side by side, allowing viewers to hear the audible difference as the fans run, and concludes with a practical takeaway about their quiet operation for a typical PC build, while acknowledging that performance varies with case airflow and mounting. This is a concise snapshot of what to expect from NZXT’s performance fan series in terms of packaging, build quality, and audible experience, as observed in a first impressions format.

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