CORSAIR ML140 RGB Elite 140mm Fan Review – Superior Cooling with Stunning RGB Lighting

The CORSAIR ML140 RGB Elite 140mm fan with Lighting Node CORE is a high-performance, quiet fan featuring magnetic levitation bearings and CORSAIR's AirGuide technology for focused airflow, making it suitable for cooling and case aesthetics. Its eight addressable RGB LEDs provide vibrant, customizable lighting effects controlled through the included Lighting Node CORE and the CORSAIR iCUE software, which also manages the fan's PWM-controlled speeds, up to 1,600 RPM, and supports a Zero RPM mode. Key features include excellent cooling performance with high static pressure, low operational noise due to the magnetic levitation bearing, and easy installation and cable management with the Lighting Node CORE.

Key Features & Performance

• Magnetic Levitation Bearing: Dramatically reduces friction, leading to lower noise levels, higher performance, and increased durability.

• CORSAIR AirGuide Technology: Features anti-vortex vanes that channel air for concentrated and efficient cooling, whether used as intake, exhaust, or for radiators/heatsinks.

• PWM Controlled Speeds: The fan's speed is adjustable from 400 RPM to 1,600 RPM, offering both powerful cooling and quiet operation, with support for Zero RPM mode for silent idling.

• Addressable RGB Lighting: Each fan features eight individually addressable RGB LEDs on the hub, creating a dazzling light display.

• Included Hardware & Software

• iCUE Lighting Node CORE: A compact controller that easily manages lighting for up to six CORSAIR RGB fans, connecting via simple USB 2.0 and SATA connections to reduce cable clutter.

• CORSAIR iCUE Software: The central software for controlling both the fan speeds and all RGB lighting effects, allowing users to unify their entire CORSAIR setup.

Pros

• Quiet operation due to the magnetic levitation bearing.

• Effective cooling with concentrated airflow via AirGuide technology.

• Vibrant and customizable RGB lighting effects.

• Easy setup and management with the included Lighting Node CORE and iCUE software.

Ideal Use Cases

• Computer enthusiasts seeking high-performance cooling and dynamic RGB aesthetics.

• Builds where low noise is a priority.

• Users who want to unify their PC lighting and cooling system under one software suite.