A fan's a fan, right? Well trying telling that to German manufacturer be quiet!, who for the past decade has made it its mission to create fans that strike "the best balance between cooling performance and a virtually inaudible operation."
Continuing in that quest, the manufacturer has this week rolled out its latest effort in the form of the SilentWings 2.
Available in 140mm (pictured right), 120mm and 80mm models, the new fans all offer your choice of push-pin or screw fixings, a fluid dynamic bearing (FDB), rubberised fan frame and airflow-optimised fan blades.
be quiet!'s industrial-grade FDB features a copper core and heavy-duty lubricants that enable an anticipated lifetime of over 300,000 hours, but more importantly, the manufacturer reckons the combination of mounting options, aerodynamic blades and bundled voltage adaptors results in a solution that is "extremely quiet."
The SilentWings 2 series is likely to be a step up from most bundled chassis fans, but they aren't particularly cheap upgrades.
At launch, expect to pay €12.50 for the 80mm model, €15 for the 120mm model and €17 for the range-topping 140mm fan. We're told that a 92mm option will also be shipping soon, but in the meantime, check out the complete specifications below, as well as a short promotional video.
SilentWings 2 Technical Specifications |
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| Fan size | 80mm | 120mm | 140mm |
| Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) | 80 x 80 x 25 | 120 x 120 x 25 | 140 x 140 x 25 |
| Fan speed @ 100% PWM | 2000 | 1500 | 1000 |
| Noise level (dB(A)) @ 100% PWM | 14,5 | 15,7 | 15,8 |
| Airflow (m³/h); (cfm) | 26 | 50,5 | 60,4 |
| Air pressure (mm/H2O) | 2,25 | 1,63 | 0,81 |
| Operating range (VDC) | 4–14 | 4–14 | 4–14 |
| Input power (W) | 1,8 | 2,4 | 2,4 |
| Input current (A) | 0,15 | 0,20 | 0,20 |
| Connector | 3-pin | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Lifetime L10 at 25°C | up to 300,000h | up to 300,000h | up to 300,000h |
| Accessories | Multi-voltage adapter (5V / 7V / 12V), screwless anti-vibration accessories | ||
