NEW ALPHACOOL APEX STEALTH 3000rpm 120 FAN boasts 116.9 CFM @ 40 dBA ??!

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Could this be best all around 120mm PC cooling fan in history? The patented "decouple" design utilizes two aluminum frames that sandwhich an o-ring on either side of core to dampen vibrations. In theory, this would decouple vibrations, but 116.9 CMF @ 40 dBA?

I loved it when manufacturers feared Mike Chin at SPCR in mid 2000's when he tested their fans. I learned from Mike that cheap Handheld Anemometer Wind Speed Meters do close to acurate CFM measuring. I could grab my wind meter from my sailboat and test one in DIY isolated setup, but I lack proper testing for the 40 dBA rating. I wonder of somebody's already alerted Mike about these fans.

ALPHACOOL APEX STEALTH 3000 rpm model FAN boasts 116.9 CFM @ 40 dBA :sneaky:

ALPHACOOL APEX STEALTH 2000 rpm model FAN boasts 76.81 CFM @ 24.6 dBA <<< this sounds more realistic :unsure:

View PDF on Alphacool site



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continuum

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Yah we saw! @Rastaman found it, but it definitely deserves it's own thread.

I'm hoping for a 140mm version!
 

continuum

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As discussed in another thread. Looks like bad results...
 

continuum

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Additional testing, looks good but does not surpass some of their existing competitors.