SilverStone Intros FHS 140X, a Thick 140mm Fan with High Static-Pressure

btarunr · Sep 5, 2024

SilverStone today introduced the FHS 140X, a powerful 140 mm fan meant to be used with radiators or heatsinks, or as high-pressure ventilation in server/workstation builds. This fan is 38 mm-thick, while standard 140 mm fans are supposed to be 25 mm in thickness. The impeller is geared for high airflow, and is turned by a high-power motor. This combination results in a stellar 10 mm H₂O static-pressure, and maximum airflow of 222.95 CFM, which it achieves at its top speed of 3,400 RPM. All this comes at a maximum noise output of 50 dBA, and a little over 13 W of power-draw (so you need to plan your fan-control setup carefully). The fan is clad completely in black, including the impeller and frame. A metal grill comes included, which you're recommended to place near the inlet. The company didn't reveal pricing.

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maxfly · Sep 5, 2024

May the fingertip decapitations begin anew!

eidairaman1 · Sep 5, 2024

The Fan Showdown Enters the Forum

natr0n · Sep 5, 2024

loudest fan I can remember was vantec tornado 92mm

Air Flow: 110.5 CFM
Noise Level: 55 dBA

FoulOnWhite · Sep 5, 2024

Nice but 50db is a bit loud, though i suppose even at lower speed it will still be better than most 140mm fans and not so loud.

Crackong · Sep 5, 2024

FoulOnWhite said:
Nice but 50db is a bit loud, though i suppose even at lower speed it will still be better than most 140mm fans and not so loud.

Base on my own experience on their 140 and 180 fans.
Silverstone's fan bearings had very obvious 'tick' sound at low speed.
They are not designed to run very quiet at low speed.

FoulOnWhite · Sep 5, 2024

Crackong said:
Base on my own experience on their 140 and 180 fans.
Silverstone's fan bearings had very obvious 'tick' sound at low speed.
They are not designed to run very quiet at low speed.

No way i would have 50db fans in my PC.

huggi · Sep 5, 2024

These are not meant for consumer cases but rather things like rack mount server chassis. I'm using Silverstone's RM43-320-RS chassis as a home server and it includes three of the 120mm versions of this fan in it. It's freaking loud when the hard drives start warming up but it is admittedly very good at cooling everything down even at low speeds.

maxfly · Sep 5, 2024

natr0n said:
loudest fan I can remember was vantec tornado 92mm

Air Flow: 110.5 CFM
Noise Level: 55 dBA

It's like taking a step back in time right?!

Chomiq · Sep 5, 2024

"In my PC", guys product picture shows them mounted in a case with server motherboard installed. Noise is not an issue there. This is pretty much an industrial grade fan.

nomdeplume · Sep 5, 2024

Chomiq said:
"In my PC", guys product picture shows them mounted in a case with server motherboard installed. Noise is not an issue there. This is pretty much an industrial grade fan.

The latest Intel® suggests a need within the consumer market.

trsttte · Sep 5, 2024

Sounds great... I mean maybe not sounds, but seems great

Their minimum speed is a bit high at 800rpm and it will probably be on the expensive side, it would be great if they would do a cheaper version that goes to a more regular 1500~2000rpm range and would do a lower minimum speed at least in 400rpm range. That would be more usefull for desktop, 800rpm is not terrible but along with the probable high price doesn't make much sense to pay and not have better range of fan control.

Thick fans for the win!

sector-z · Sep 6, 2024

natr0n said:
loudest fan I can remember was vantec tornado 92mm

Air Flow: 110.5 CFM
Noise Level: 55 dBA

If you forget all fan Like Delta, Nidec, Sanyo ect and others high 120mm per 38mm in 2005 Era yes it one but many toped 60dBA and little more at 4000 to 6000+ RPM. There was a good store in US that haved many, Sidewinder Computers.

That's was in old good time

SilverStone Technology · Sep 9, 2024

This powerful server fan will retail for less than $30 when it is expected to be available later this month.

Crackong said:
Base on my own experience on their 140 and 180 fans.
Silverstone's fan bearings had very obvious 'tick' sound at low speed.
They are not designed to run very quiet at low speed.

The ticking noise was the result of fan motor IC not tuned correctly to match the harmonics of the fan noise frequency at lower speeds. This happened with our first production batches of the Air Penetrator 184i so if you have one of those, please get in touch with us directly (for Norther America: usasupport@silverstonetek.com, others: support@silverstonetek.com) to get a replacement! If you have other fans of ours that are making usual noises, let us know about them as well.

trsttte · Sep 9, 2024

SilverStone Technology said:
This powerful server fan will retail for less than $30 when it is expected to be available later this month.

Any chance for a slower and cheaper desktop oriented model? Not many thick fans on the market but the advantages are pretty obvious

SilverStone Technology · Sep 9, 2024

Thank you for your interest in our fan! We have no plans for a slower version of this fan at the moment. Fan blade shape or geometry are often designed to optimize for specific range of speeds or usage purpose. So in the case of our FHS140X, it was designed for ariflow and pressure focused applications (server case fan) up to 3400rpm. Slowing it down significantly may result in a fan that is slightly or no better than thinner profile fans optimized for their respectively speeds in regards to performance/noise ratio, which is important for consumer desktop fans. If you are still looking for a high performance 140mm desktop fan, please check out our "Shark Force 140" as an alternative.

Crackong · Sep 10, 2024

SilverStone Technology said:
This powerful server fan will retail for less than $30 when it is expected to be available later this month.

The ticking noise was the result of fan motor IC not tuned correctly to match the harmonics of the fan noise frequency at lower speeds. This happened with our first production batches of the Air Penetrator 184i so if you have one of those, please get in touch with us directly (for Norther America: usasupport@silverstonetek.com, others: support@silverstonetek.com) to get a replacement! If you have other fans of ours that are making usual noises, let us know about them as well.

Wasn't expect to get a rep here, but sure the help is appreciated.
And yes those are the AP 184i PRO I was talking about.

SilverStone Technology · Oct 11, 2024

Due to shipping delays, it arrived in North America a little behind schedule but if you were waiting to try it, it is available now on Amazon:

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