Corsair Reinvents their Cooling Fans.. With RGB!

Corsair demonstrates new cooling fans at Computex, highlighting both showy RGB lighting and performance-focused designs. The HD20 RGB model is presented with a redesigned square frame and rubber grommets intended to seal better against radiators, plus a side-mounted controller that cycles fan speed, LED lighting modes, and color patterns to create customizable lighting effects. Linus explains that the HD20 RGB relies on the standard SP LED blade design but benefits from the new frame and an external lighting hub, which can manage up to six fans from a single controller via a hub. The show also introduces Corsair’s ml series fans, including the ml, ml pro, and ml pro LED, built around a Meg-Lev bearing and a new all-rounder blade design aimed at balancing static pressure and airflow. Linus discusses how this design targets performance in tight PC builds, where grills and radiators constrain airflow, and notes that Corsair claims meaningful efficiency gains across their tested RPM ranges. Pricing for the ml variants is revealed, with plain ml starting around $25 for 120 mm and $28 for 140 mm, while the rgb versions run up to about $33 for 140 mm, reflecting a premium for lighting and interchangeable corner options. In summary, Corsair positions these fans as a dual proposition: striking RGB aesthetics for enthusiasts and high-performance fans for performance-focused builds, with the potential to integrate into Corsair Link or similar ecosystem software in the future. Linus closes by inviting viewers to learn more about Corsair at Computex 2016 and to subscribe for continued coverage of the event.

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