Not every mirror-ring fan needs a fully lit blade face to look intentional. The Amici Pro takes the opposite approach: light the ring, leave the blades dark, and let the outline do the work. At R399 for three, it raises a fair question - is that restraint a bargain, or simply less fan for the same money?
Quick Answer
The Amici Pro 3-pack is R399 (VAT-inclusive, subject to change), the lowest-priced way in the AsiaHorse range to add infinity mirror ring lighting to a build. It moves up to 61.5 CFM at up to 1800 RPM under PWM control, and carries a 1 Year Local Warranty.
💰 Why ring-only costs less
Lighting hardware adds cost, and a fan that lights only its ring simply has less lighting hardware inside it than one that lights the blades as well. That is the practical reason the Amici Pro can sit where it does in the price range. The infinity mirror depth effect is still present in the ring itself; what is missing is illumination behind the blades.
How it compares in the range
The Amici 5GT three-pack lists at R449 with a 24-LED infinity mirror, putting Amici Pro R50 below it per pack. Both list up to 61.5 CFM and up to 1800 RPM, so the cooling side is closely matched - the price gap comes entirely from the lighting design, not the airflow.
🌑 Value depends on what you wanted
Whether R399 reads as a saving or a compromise depends entirely on the look you were chasing. A dark case interior suits the ring-only approach particularly well, since a bright thin outline against a dark background reads as a defined shape rather than a faint smear. Builders wanting a fully glowing fan face from edge to edge will find this model does not offer that, whatever the price difference.
Across two packs the saving against the 5GT becomes R100 - real money, though modest against most build budgets. See the full case fans lineup to compare options directly.
🛠️ Setup and support
The ring runs over a 5V 3-pin addressable header, syncing with your motherboard's own RGB application rather than needing separate software. A 1 Year Local Warranty covers the pack, and finishing pieces like cable ties or mounting hardware are available under case accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the ring-only design cheaper to make?
There is simply less lighting hardware behind the blades, since only the ring carries LEDs rather than the whole fan face.
Does the Amici Pro cool as well as the pricier 5GT?
Both fans list up to 61.5 CFM and up to 1800 RPM, so cooling performance is very close between the two.
Is a dark case interior necessary for this fan?
Not necessary, but it helps considerably - the ring reads more clearly as an outline against a darker surrounding panel.
What warranty period applies?
The pack carries a 1 Year Local Warranty too, so a genuine fault stays a local matter instead of turning into an overseas shipping saga.
Can the saving matter across a whole build?
Across two packs the gap versus a pricier lit-blade option becomes around R100, which is worth weighing against your budget.
Want value lighting without overspending?
Check out Evetech's case fan selection to compare pricing and lighting styles before you decide.