Swiftech Helix 120mm - Scythe GT design

[DarkForceMage]

These just came in stock at PCCG,
looks like a new value fan for WCing @ only $14

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=20777


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Swiftech Helix 120mm 1800rpm fan. Impressive static pressure of 2.29mmH20 with up to 55cfm airflow. This fan is suitable for use with radiators or heatsinks that require higher pressure to push air through cooling fins. Connects via a 3pin connector.

Specifications:
Model - HELIX-120-BW
Voltage - ~7 - 13.8 VDC
Current - 0.16 A
Speed - 1,800 RPM
Volume - 55 CFM
Static pressure - 2.29 mmH20
Accoustic noise - < 33 db(A)
Bearing type - Z-Axis
Connector - 3 Pin
Tach Output - Yes
MTBF - 60,000 Hrs


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[tunksy]

sure looks like a GT clone

[kandrews]

Originally Posted by tunksy

sure looks like a GT clone

Yes it is. Only using cheaper bearings. VERY suspicious if you think this will be as good as the original GT's.

Although I applaud the static pressure they say it produces why don't you simply buy the tried and true heavy duty babies, from the Delta line?

Delta has been making reliable fans for years and they make some that will not only guarantee to push lots of air but chew your fingers off in seconds if placed inside their shroud. It happened to me.

Get a Delta fan, everything else is playschool compared to what this company makes.........fans that can blend, churn and cut as well as push air.

[DarkForceMage]

For a budget build it doesn't look bad, even for a cheap clone at least the price reflects it heh.. That and GT's are out of stock at most big stores & cost double. >< Definitely wouldn't be as good as a GT but still good value if it actually performs to spec. If only Gelid would make a blade detachable UV version.. xD

[Rory K]

Originally Posted by kandrews

Although I applaud the static pressure they say it produces why don't you simply buy the tried and true heavy duty babies, from the Delta line?

Delta has been making reliable fans for years and they make some that will not only guarantee to push lots of air but chew your fingers off in seconds if placed inside their shroud. It happened to me.

Get a Delta fan, everything else is playschool compared to what this company makes.........fans that can blend, churn and cut as well as push air.

But the whole point of the GTs are the impressive pressure/flow ratings, at a very low noise level. Delta's are fucking loud...

[kandrews]

Originally Posted by Rory K

But the whole point of the GTs are the impressive pressure/flow ratings, at a very low noise level. Delta's are fucking loud...

What......what did you say........ Yes of course Delta's are loud, but the cfm they churn out is amazing. In fact many have such force that the copper radiator fins would get flattened when the fan runs at full speed on any H2O rig.

The GT's are not much quiet especially the 1850rpm model. And that would be the most tolerable with noise out of their 2000 and 3000 rpm high spec-range.

The higher the cfm rating the greater the noise. No company can make a fan that pushes the most air without sounding like a 'Delta'.

[t8y]

saw these, decent enough static pressure for the price. probably one of the better in its price range (sub $15).
i guess only yateloons are close (also around the same price) and they dont look as nice, and are quite noisy also (depending on RPM)

[Rory K]

Originally Posted by kandrews

What......what did you say........ Yes of course Delta's are loud, but the cfm they churn out is amazing. In fact many have such force that the copper radiator fins would get flattened when the fan runs at full speed on any H2O rig.

The GT's are not much quiet especially the 1850rpm model. And that would be the most tolerable with noise out of their 2000 and 3000 rpm high spec-range.

True, but not everyone is just after pure performance...

1150rpm GTs are absolutely silent as far as I'm concerned, and push a lot more air than most other fans at the same noise level.

Originally Posted by kandrews

The higher the cfm rating the greater the noise. No company can make a fan that pushes the most air without sounding like a 'Delta'.

Well yeah, obviously but some fans make more noise with the same airflow, and some make less. At much higher cfm it's not going to be a huge difference, and if you're after that sort of airflow you probably don't care about noise anyway...

[kandrews]

Originally Posted by Rory K

At much higher cfm it's not going to be a huge difference, and if you're after that sort of airflow you probably don't care about noise anyway...

Just foolin with ya. I CAN'T stand fan noise anymore. Hence most of my machines have been slowly de-fanned.

Due to the low cpu temps of the current range of Intel chips (1155) you really don't need to have much fans. Of course those that want to overclock the bejeezus out of their gear are welcome to.

I much prefer a room that is extremely quiet, meaning no headaches from noise anymore.

[kazen]

Originally Posted by kandrews

What......what did you say........ Yes of course Delta's are loud, but the cfm they churn out is amazing. In fact many have such force that the copper radiator fins would get flattened when the fan runs at full speed on any H2O rig.

dude, i have the 252cfm one. no. it wouldnt.

[kandrews]

Originally Posted by kazen

dude, i have the 252cfm one. no. it wouldnt.

Yep, I had eight (8) PFB1212UHE's all rigged up to a Alphacool Monsta 480. The four areas in front with the attached Delta's had eventually started to deform after about two weeks of running.

Every fortnight I had to keep removing the 4 fans in front and straighten the copper fins with flat pliers.

It was a pain, but I never let it run for months to see what would happen. Maybe the fins only deformed up to a point, but I didn't want to take that chance in case it leaked or caused an obstruction.

[t8y]

just ordered 4, to use on a h100 in push/pull.
at the price, figured why not give them a try...

will post back if theres any real dramas with things like motor whine, bearings giving out, blades falling off, fingers being cut off etc etc... beyond that, not sure what other feedback to provide, i dont have a dB meter or CFM checker lol.