Thankfully no MOLEX here! The rubber corners are similar to the ones that came with the Silent Wings 2 in that there are two sides- S and L- and you choose what side you want facing outwards depending on if you want a flush fit or max decoupling. The DC voltage control version comes with these as well as a SATA to 12/7/5 V adapter. The PWM version comes with a set of 4 hard plastic corners with rubber pads on the top and bottom surfaces for use as a radiator fan, 4 rubber corners for use as a case fan, 4 self tapping metal screws, 4 plastic washers and push pins. The accessories and the fan also come individually packed in boxes, so this is all very nice to see. I recommend reading the manual- it’s just 4 small parts (or even two depending on your application) repeated in multiple languages, and is very handy in using the fan as we will come to see.
#Silent wings 3 120mm pwm high speed manual#
You open the box and there is yet more information available- inside the box, and as a product manual (online version available here). A flap on the bottom helps keep the contents inside in check, no seal here though. On the front we see the company and product name as well as an illustration of the product inside along with some marketing features, which carries on the back and sides in multiple languages. This single piece box style is getting popular, and the black with orange accents color scheme of the company come through nicely here. The packaging has changed as well, and I like this more so than what they used on the Silent Wings 2 fans. So let’s take a look at both, with the DC fan on the left and the PWM fan on the right: They were kind enough to send 2 of each type to help rule out any sample discrepancies, and this means this review will be based off 4 samples in total- 2 each of the DC and PWM controlled versions. Outstanding performance to noise ratio with only 28.Be quiet! sent this via one of their distributors in North America along with the other Silent Wings 3 fans, so we begin with a look directly at the fan packaging.PWM function: Speed of rotation controlled by the motherboard.SilentWings technology: Unique blade design.Anti-vibration mounting brackets: Removable, anti-vibration mounting brackets on all four edges of the fan minimise the transmission of vibrations to the housing.Flow-optimised blades: The seven flow-optimised blades ensure virtually inaudible operation and optimum ventilation.Rubber fan frame: The rubber-mounted fan frame is equipped with funnel-shaped air inlets for extremely high air pressure.High quality motor control: The use of a high quality integrated circuit helps to reduce electrical noise.Innovative 6-pole motor: 6-pole motor with three phases for lower power consumption, less vibration and therefore quieter operation.The extreme air pressure produced makes it the best choice for air or liquid cooling. They offer: a 6-pole motor that runs like clockwork, an advanced Fluid-dynamic bearing system, a finely tuned blade design and a fan frame with funnel-shaped air inlets.
The be quiet! 120 mm PWM high-speed SilentWings 3 fan offers state-of-the-art technology, virtually silent operation and even more efficient cooling.