Scythe Minebea Cooling Fans
Introduction
Published: 17th April 2007 | Source: Scythe | Price: |
Introduction
Scythe are a name synonymous with aftermarket cooling enhancement products. I would like to wager that there aren't too many PC enthusiasts who hadn't at least seen, owned or heard about this well known Japanese based company's products. But who are Scythe, and what do they do?
I was fortunate enough to have been asked by Scythe to review some of their products on Overclock3d.net , and I must say I eagerly jumped at the chance. This review is the 2nd of an two part series. The first being the Scythe Kama Thermo review.
Scythe Mini-Kaze
Now that we've seen the specifications of the review specimens, let's delve a little deeper.
Scythe are a name synonymous with aftermarket cooling enhancement products. I would like to wager that there aren't too many PC enthusiasts who hadn't at least seen, owned or heard about this well known Japanese based company's products. But who are Scythe, and what do they do?
| Scythe Co., Ltd. (Registered & incorporated in Tokyo Japan) originally started in Akihabara Electric Town located in Tokyo Japan, where visitors can find the latest electric products from computer parts and accessories to the world’s most advanced cellular phones with video camera capabilities, small displays and the ability to play movies! Scythe Co., Ltd., began its operation and business in November, 2002 as a distributor and manufacture of PC parts & gaming devices for “DIY PC Experts!”. Scythe’s first venture was to manufacture a super powerful YET super quiet CPU cooler (Scythe Kamakaze CPU cooler), and with the great success of this Kamakaze CPU cooler, Scythe became recognized as the leading CPU cooler supplier in Japan’s Akihabara Electric Town. Shortly there after, due to popular demand, Scythe began exporting products all over the world. |
I was fortunate enough to have been asked by Scythe to review some of their products on Overclock3d.net , and I must say I eagerly jumped at the chance. This review is the 2nd of an two part series. The first being the Scythe Kama Thermo review.
Today's OC3D Labs review participants are Scythe's Minebea range, and the cute Mini-Kaze. The Minebea range are high quality & precision 12/9/8cm case fan from NMB - Minebea Matsushita Corporation . These case fans are equipped with Silent IC, which is specifically designed for use with this cooling fan range. The Scythe Mini-Kaze is a silent 4cm fan for further enhancing your silent PC . It would make an ideal replacement fan for chipsets, external HDD case cooling fans, and removable case cooling fans. So without futher ado, let's get a little better acquainted with our review subjects.
Specifications
The Scythe Minebea range of cooling fans come in 120, 92 and 80mm configurations. The Mini-Kaze comes only as a 40mm fan, both the Minebea and Mini-Kaze' specifications have been included below:
Scythe Minebea
Specifications
The Scythe Minebea range of cooling fans come in 120, 92 and 80mm configurations. The Mini-Kaze comes only as a 40mm fan, both the Minebea and Mini-Kaze' specifications have been included below:
Scythe Minebea
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| Rated Voltage: DC12V Connector: 3-pin (4-pin adaptor included) Cable Length: 30cm Bearing Type: 2 Ball Bearing with Special Designed IC Inside |
| Model Name: Mini Kaze 4cm Silent Fan Model Number: SY124010L Dimensions: 40x40x10mm Fan Speed: 3500rpm(±10%) Fan Noise: 14.00dBA Airflow: 4.11CFM Rated Voltage: 12V Rated Current: 0.06A Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing MTBF: 30,000 hours Connector: 2-pin (3-pin adaptor included) |
Now that we've seen the specifications of the review specimens, let's delve a little deeper.
Most Recent Comments
Awesome detailed review Peevs. Looks like they're a winnerQuote
Thanks Kemp I'm glad you liked it.Quote
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nice review, well done.
if i get a much bigger case for me next build, i'll consider these fans instead of the thinner S-Flex.Quote
nice review, well done.
if i get a much bigger case for me next build, i'll consider these fans instead of the thinner S-Flex.Quote
Very sweet fans, great review Matt as usual!!! Looks like I know which fans I'll be using for my next build. 
I bet those Ultra 3000's in push/pull around a triple 120mm rad would be amazing.Quote
I bet those Ultra 3000's in push/pull around a triple 120mm rad would be amazing.QuoteThanks weihk and Fraggles.
@ FragTek: Yeah those Ultra 3000 would work perfectly in a push/pull config. Just make sure you run them at 7v though aight
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@ FragTek: Yeah those Ultra 3000 would work perfectly in a push/pull config. Just make sure you run them at 7v though aight
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