Wednesday, May 20th 2015

Scythe Releases Slip Stream 120 DB Fans with Dual Ball Bearing

Japanese cooling expert Scythe expands the 120 mm case fan portfolio with the announcement of the new Slip Stream 120 DB axial-fans. The new line up includes five regular models with fixed fan speed as well as one PWM-enabled model. Special highlight of the series is the Dual Ball Bearing, which has been developed in Japan. Thanks to the new bearing an intense life span increase to 350.000 hours (MTBF) has been accomplished.

The successful "small hub & large fan blades" concept was initially introduced with the first Slip Stream series and is handed down to the Slip Stream 120 DB. Increased flow area and airflow could be achieved at the same fan speed, thanks to this concept. Slip Stream 120 DB lineup includes six different models, including a PWM-enabled version, which offers a wide fan speed range starting at 300 RPM and going up to 1.300 RPM.
The regular models with fixed fan speed start with the 500-RPM model. This case fan operates at incredibly silent 7,2 dBA and assures steady airflow with 41,62 m³/h (24,50 CFM). A great combination between noise and performance is offered by the 800 RPM model, as it moves 68,24 m³/h (40,17 CFM) at really silent 10,7 dBA. Users requiring more performance or planning to use the Slip Stream 120 DB fans in combination with a fan controller are able to choose between the 1.200, 1.600 and 1.900 RPM model.

Scythe supplies four rubber vibration dampeners, to assure that the vibration from the fans are not transferred to the chassis. In addition to that, four regular mounting screws and a 3-pin to 4-pin adapter are included in the package.

The long life Slip Stream 120 DB fans are available as of today with the MSRP of 7.50 EUR (excl. Tax/VAT) for regular models. Slip Stream 120 DB PWM can be purchased for 10.00 EUR (excl. Tax/VAT).

For more information, visit the product pages of the Slip Stream 120 DB and Slip Stream 120 DB-PWM.
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9 Comments on Scythe Releases Slip Stream 120 DB Fans with Dual Ball Bearing

#1
AsRock
TPU addict
LOL, they make it sound like it's all NEW, maybe for them lol.
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#2
buildzoid
This is quite possibly the worst choice for a fan name ever because: 120 dB
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#3
xvi
How about a reasonably priced ball-bearing Ultra Kaze 3000 that lasts more than a few months? I want my PC to levitate for a few seconds when I first turn it on before the fan controller brings the speed back down.
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#4
Caring1
buildzoidThis is quite possibly the worst choice for a fan name ever because: 120 dB
I was thinking the same, that's louder than a jet engine and a rock concert together. :rockout:
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#5
AsRock
TPU addict
120 db is just bad naming and has nothing to do with the sound level.
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#6
R-T-B
AsRock120 db is just bad naming and has nothing to do with the sound level.
I hope no one seriously needed to be reminded of that...
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#7
buggalugs
omg 120 db is loud like a jet engine lol, its louder than a lawn mower.... pain begins at 125db. Someone needs to kick ass down in the marketing dept for this one.

Scythe fans have always been good, one of the quietest at a given RPM
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#8
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
I've got a stack of Scythe spares that I use for rear exhaust. They move 110.5 CFM of air, and really don't sound all that loud. I want them to come up with a product again that moves that amount and even quieter. I'll pass on these low CFM air movers that are so inappropriately named.
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#9
Ubersonic
These should be great for water cooling like the original Slipstreams were, I've been using three 800RPM ones on a TC PA120.3 for years.

Having said that the sleeved fans were very reliable in the first place so if these cost more that could be a negative overall.
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