Thursday, February 3rd 2011
Koolance Intros High-Flow 120 mm, 184 CFM Fan
Enthusiast PC cooling expert Koolance introduced its latest product, a 120 mm high-flow fan for cases, air-coolers, and radiators, but we're inclined to think it's designed to let users make the most out of smaller 2-fan radiators. The FAN-12038HBK-184 from Koolance measures 120 x 120 x 38 mm, it draws power from a 3-pin fan header and includes speed monitoring. With a top-speed of 4,000 RPM, the fan can push 184 CFM of air with a rated maximum noise output of 59 dBA. Since it spins at tremendously high speeds and uses a high amperage motor (2.0A), Koolance cautions its users to use a grill along with it, as its blades pose a safety hazard. At $11.99, the Koolance FAN-12038HBK-184 is relatively affordable compared to similar fans from Sanyo-Denki/San-Ace, Delta, PanaFlo, or Yate Loon.
34 Comments on Koolance Intros High-Flow 120 mm, 184 CFM Fan
Finger hungry Fan wow :cry:
•Type: Dual Ball-Bearing
•Connector: 3-pin (3-wire with tachometer)
•Rated Voltage: 12VDC
•Current: 2.0A
•Speed: 4000RPM (max)
•Static Pressure: 20.4mm-H2O
•Airflow: 183.5CFM (max)
•Noise: 59.00dBA (max)
Stick a couple of these bad boys on the bottom of your case and you'll have a hover-computer.
EDIT: Should also mention, that I agree with needing a fan grill. I have gotten my finger jammed in my Koolance and it took a far chunk of skin off.
Expect lan parties to get louder...
they tend to unplug themselves or hit something/someone before any real damage is done.
good to know that 180 cfm is at your disposal IF you need it tho.
these are impressive and cheaper albiet they are used. ($3.50 a fan)
12v 3.3A only downside is they come 8 pin but i was going to dike it off and sleeve them for my watercooling anyway :p haha all of these tick
Normally as airflow goes up noise generated is much more per cfm.
But this is more than double the air flow with less than double the sound.
That's good.
Means if you run it half speed it may do 90cfm at 30dba ;)
Admitedly there are better fans, but they cost more.
www.nidec.com/fanpdfs/va450dc.pdf
www.goldmango.com/19612.html
aat 13.50 they are a better deal, even nicer at a unit price of 12 when you get 10.