Enermax T.B.SILENCE (UCTB12A)
The Enermax T.B.SILENCE is boxed
similarly as the above-mentioned Cooler Master.
The
packaging
You can see the model name and icons showing
key features on the front side of the inside paper. Specs are listed in the
detail on the back.
The fan comes with a PATA power adapter,
screws and the speed controller’s dual-sided scotch.
The
accessories
The product is made in China and priced at
$14 plus a 1-year warranty.
The fan looks quite beautiful with its holed
black glossy frame and 9-blade impeller colored matte.
The
product’s image
It weighs only 102g, becoming the
lightest fan in this review.
Designed with the unique Batwing style, the
impeller’s diameter is 110mm. The motor’s is 41mm. The frame’s interior is carved
with the word “Enermax”. Besides beauty effect, this solution improves the airflow
by letting the air in through holes.
The
fan view from a tilt angle
The Enermax T.B.SILENCE’s fan speed can be
manually set at from 800 to 1,500RPM to change its airflow from 37.6 to 71.3CFM
and static pressure from 0.72 to 1.68mm of water. The noise level is 10dBA (at
the minimum speed, of course).
There’s a few useful information on sticker
on the motor.
Power
specs
Besides the power specs (12V, 0.3A, 3.6W),
we notice the bearing technology. The Twister is an Enermax-patented design
that has been used for 3 years. It features prolonging the service life of ball
bearings (100,000h according to the specs) with the low noise level.
Twister
Bearing technology
The startup voltage is not available yet we
will measure it later. The cable is 490mm long.
Enermax T.B.SILENCE (UCTB12A) technical
specs
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Dimensions, mm: 120x120x25
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Blade count: 9
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Blade diameter, mm: 110
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Stator diameter, mm: 41
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Weight (spec. /meas.), g: 102
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Voltage. V’ DC – rated: 12
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Voltage. V’ DC – start: N/A
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Rated current, A: 0.30
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Input power, Watt: 3.60
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Bearing system: Twister
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MTBF, hours: 100,000
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Fan speed – AVG: 800-1,500
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Fan speed – delta, +/-: 10%
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Airflow – CFM: 37.6-71.3
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Airflow – m3/hour: 63.9-121.1
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Static pressure, mmH20: 0.72-1.68
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Noise level, dBA: 10
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Cable length, mm: 490
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Connector: 4 pin/PATA
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PWM: (-)
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Fan speed control: (+)
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LED: (-)
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Made in: China
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Warranty, years: 1
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Price: $14.0
Enermax
T.B.SILENCE PWM (UCTB12B)
Enermax introduces a fan which is
regulated by PWM technology – the T.B SILENCE version. Its packaging differs
with the colored paper inside.
The
packaging
We are sure there’re no speed controller here
when other accessories are the same.
The
accessories
The PWM version doesn’t look externally different
from the original Enermax T.B.SILENCE. The impeller and frame are the same.
The highest speed is similar – 1,500 RPM.
The lowest speed of the PWM version is 500RPM. Hence, the minimum noise is only
8 instead of 10dBA. There are no other differences except for the numbers on
the sticker and the slightly higher power consumption.
Power
specs
The impeller is removable, like with the original
Enermax T.B.SILENCE.
When
the impeller is detached
After detaching, you can see the
complicated coils and two capacitors.
The
motor’s interior
There are bonding cushion pads for LEDs on
the PCB. Enermax’s striking fans are also based on this platform, too.
The cable is 490mm long. RRP is $15.
Enermax T.B.SILENCE PWM (UCTB12B) technical
specs
·
Dimensions, mm: 120x120x25
·
Blade count: 9
·
Blade diameter, mm: 110
·
Stator diameter, mm: 41
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Weight (spec. /meas.), g: 104
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Voltage. V’ DC – rated: 12
·
Voltage. V’ DC – start: N/A
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Rated current, A: 0.4
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Input power, Watt: 4.80
·
Bearing system: Twister
·
MTBF, hours: 100,000
·
Fan speed – AVG: 500-1,500
·
Fan speed – delta, +/-: 10%
·
Airflow – CFM: 26.5-71.3
·
Airflow – m3/hour: 45.0-121.1
·
Static pressure, mmH20: 0.48-1.68
·
Noise level, dBA: 8
·
Cable length, mm: 490
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Connector: 4 pin/PATA
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PWM: (+)
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Fan speed control: (-)
·
LED: (-)
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Made in: China
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Warranty, years: 1
·
Price: $15.0
GELID WING 12 PL (FN-FW12BPL-18)
The GELID WING 12 PL is boxed
into a plastic box separate space for its accessories. The paper’s text tells
you about Nano Bearings technology and PWM adjustment. Plus, technical specs
are also listed here.
The
packaging
The accessories include screws, silicone
pins and a sticker showing off the company’s logo.
The
accessories
Like most of the fans in the review, the
GELID WING 12 PL is made in China. It is more expensive with a RRP of $22, plus
a 3-year warranty.
The GELID WING 12 PL has a pretty impeller
with translucent color but it is the product which is having smaller and smaller
blades than above-mentioned models.
The
impeller
Obviously, its 9-blade impeller’s diameter
is 109mm. The motor is also small and 39mm in diameter while the fan’s weight
is 121g.
The tips of the blades are bent.
The
fan viewed from a tilt angle
This slows down turbulence in the space
between the blades and the frame so that noise is reduced too. Additionally,
GELID claims that such blades produce a static pressure at a higher level. It’s
true that the fan has a static pressure of 2.66mm of water at the maximum 1,800RPM
speed. This figure is much higher than the Cooler Master Turbine Master MACH1.8’s
static pressure at the same speed. The strongest airflow is 75.6CFM while the
noise level is believed to be under 26.8dBA. The fan supports PWM-based speed adjustment.
Its slowest speed is 600RPM.
The fan’s Nano Bearings technology uses
materials with the lowest abrasiveness, so it has a 100,000-hour longevity and
works fluently. The GELID WING 12 PL is by no mean special, with reference to its
power consumption, 5.4W at 0.45A.
Power
specs
The cable’s length is around 0.5m. The four
LED lights make the GELID WING 12 PL more eye-catching.
GELID WING 12 PL (FN-FW12BPL-18) technical
specs
·
Dimensions, mm: 120x120x25
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Blade count: 9
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Blade diameter, mm: 109
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Stator diameter, mm: 40
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Weight (spec. /meas.), g: 121
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Voltage. V’ DC – rated: 12
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Voltage. V’ DC – start: N/A
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Rated current, A: 0.45
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Input power, Watt: 5.40
·
Bearing system: Nanoflux (NFB)
·
MTBF, hours: 100,000
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Fan speed – AVG: 600-1,800
·
Fan speed – delta, +/-: 10%
·
Airflow – CFM: 75.6
·
Airflow – m3/hour: 128.4
·
Static pressure, mmH20: 2.66
·
Noise level, dBA: 10-26.8
·
Cable length, mm: 500
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Connector: 4 pin
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PWM: (+)
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Fan speed control: (-)
·
LED: (-)
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Made in: China
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Warranty, years: 1
·
Price: $22.0
