ocinside.de reviewed the Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB fans and noted their 4 LED rings per fan, each with 16.8 million color options. The fans can be individually controlled through software or a smartphone app, though synchronization between fans requires individual setup. The reviewers confirmed the fans' quiet operation at 25 dBA maximum. The fans feature 120mm dimensions and 25mm depth. While the fans perform well in terms of airflow and noise, the proprietary cable limits compatibility and extendability.
Full review
Lighting complexity and software control
ocinside.de found that the fans' lighting can be customized through TT RGB Plus software, which allows users to configure each of the four rings individually, with each ring numbered from outside to inside. The software interface supports preset lighting modes including Flow, RGB Spectrum, Radar, Blink, Pulse, Wave, Static, Cross, Voice, Shooting Star, Black Hole, Aurora, Raindrop, Heartbeat, Stack, Scan, and Swirl. Funkykit.com's reviewer noted the extensive customization options available through NeonMaker software, which they described as potentially addictive, allowing users to spend significant time creating light shows. Thermaltake specifies 54 LEDs across the four rings, with 16.8 million color combinations.
Fan performance and operational parameters
Performance specifications for the Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 fans were detailed by ocinside.de. The fans operate within a speed range of 500 to 1500 RPM, with a maximum static pressure of 1.4 mm H2O. ocinside.de lists an estimated lifetime of 50,000 hours at 25°C, and the fans measure 120 mm square by 25 mm deep. ocinside.de confirmed the fans' maximum noise output at 25 dBA, with silent mode operating at 550 RPM and being inaudible from a closed case. The PWM mode runs at approximately 1000 RPM and remains almost inaudible within the case.
Control system and connectivity
The fans are controlled through a dedicated controller unit that connects to the motherboard via USB and uses a single Molex connector for power. ocinside.de noted that the controller can manage up to five fans and can be connected in series to additional controllers for larger installations. Funkykit.com's reviewer mentioned that the fans can be controlled through a smartphone app, which allows for settings adjustments and even simultaneous control of all fans in a controller. The software interface was described as straightforward, with a single page layout showing control boxes, profiles, RPM readouts, and performance modes including performance, silent, and PWM settings. The controller unit also includes a dim switch for speed control and supports both single and multi-fan configurations.
Installation and mounting considerations
Installation of the Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 fans was described as straightforward by multiple reviewers. ocinside.de noted that the fans come with proprietary cables that cannot be extended, requiring careful placement within the case. The fans are designed to fit standard 120 mm radiator mounting configurations, with mounting hardware included in the package. Funkykit.com's reviewer highlighted that the fans are completely sleeved, which they found to be a quality feature, and noted that the fans do not connect to typical four-pin fan headers but require the dedicated controller. ocinside.de lists 12 short and 12 long screws plus self-adhesive Velcro tape for the controller in the box. The fans' design includes sound-dampening material around screw holes, which is particularly beneficial for water cooling applications where noise reduction is important.
User experience and customization options
The user experience with Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 fans was described as highly customizable and engaging. ocinside.de's reviewer noted that while the software allows for individual fan configuration, synchronization between fans requires individual setup rather than global control, which can be cumbersome for complex lighting patterns. Funkykit.com's reviewer emphasized the extensive customization options available through NeonMaker software, describing it as a tool that could consume significant time for light show creation. The fans' lighting modes include a variety of visual effects such as flow, spectrum cycling, ripple, blinking, pulse, wave, static, cross, voice, shooting star, black hole, aurora, raindrop, heartbeat, stack, scan, and swirl. Users can also adjust the speed and color of the lighting effects through the software interface.
Strengths
- +Each fan features 4 individually controllable LED rings with 16.8 million color options
- +Software control allows individual configuration of lighting and fan speeds
- +Includes smartphone app for convenient control of all fans in a controller
- +Quiet operation with maximum noise level at 25 dBA
Watch-outs
- −Fan speeds cannot be synchronized via TT RGB Plus software
- −Proprietary cable limits extendability and compatibility with other systems
How it compares
The Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB provides 4 individually controllable LED rings with 16.8 million color options, a feature not found in the Phanteks T30 R PST or Cooler Master MF120 Halo V2 ARGB. However, its proprietary cable limits compatibility compared to the more universal Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard and lacks the high airflow performance of the Noctua NF-A12x25 chromax.black.swap.
Rating sources
“The whole operation is relatively simple, just select the fan and choose the desired functions via pulldown.”
“The Riing Quad radiator fan is unique and in its class of its own, combining outstanding reliability, silent operation, unrivaled cooling, and most importantly the fan is engineered with 54 LEDs, split between 4 separate ring's creating vibrant and gorgeous lighting effects”
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
