Noiseblocker NB-eLoop Bionic Loop Propeller Fan - the New King on the block?

[RussianSensation]

Testing:

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K "Sandy Bridge" (overclocked to 4.2 GHz, 1.360 V)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus IV Extreme Rev 3.0, P67 (B3), socket 1155
Case: Silverstone Temjin SST-TJ09S
Case Fans: 3 x Scythe S-Flex, 800 r / min (2 x top, 1 x front)
Load: Prime95 (Small FFTs test in four instances)
Temperature readout: AIDA-64-System Tool
Measurement: average in 15 minutes from a constant core temperature measurement
Room temperature: 23 ° C, constant

Technical Specifications (only includes some of the versions, as there are 5-6 different versions of this fan)

Noiseblocker NB-eLoop fan B12-P
• Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Volume: maximum 28.4 dB(A)
• Speed: Max 800-2,000 rpm
• Airflow: Max 132.4 m m³/h
• Start voltage: 6 V
• Power consumption: 1.92 W
• Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Life expectancy: 120,000 hours
• Warranty: 6 years

Noiseblocker NB-eLoop fan B12-PS
• Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Volume: Max 21.2 dB(A)
• Speed: Max 400-1,500 rpm
• Airflow: Max 98.7 m m³/h
• Start voltage: 6.2 V
• Power consumption: 0.95 W
• Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Life expectancy: 140,000 hours
• Warranty: 6 years

Video " Comparison: NB-Bionic-loop fan from Noctua NF-P12 "
http://www.computerbase.de/videos/2012-09/vergleich-nb-bionic-loop-fan-gegen-noctua-nf-p12/

Sources:

Computerbase
Overclock.net

It is expensive.

$27 before shipping at FrozenCPU.

 

[RussianSensation]

 

[T_Yamamoto]

They look sexy.

 

[billyb0b]

definitely a good looking fan

 

[Subyman]

30 bucks, ouch.

 

[OVerLoRDI]

30 bucks, ouch.

My thoughts as well.

I'd also need a comparison vs GTs to even consider these for my next build.

Edit:
I'll do my own.
NB: 1500 rpm
CFM: 58
dB: 21
Static Pressure: 1.475 mmH2O

AP-14: 1450 rpm (close enough)
CFM: 50
dB: 21
Static Pressure: 1.24 mmH2O

Looks like it might be a winner over the AP-14s (at around 1500rpms). Definitely need to have an independent test done though. I'm also not 100% on my AP-14 static pressure numbers.

 

[paul878]

too bad it is not 4pin pwm controlled.

 

[RussianSensation]

too bad it is not 4pin pwm controlled.

2 of the versions offer this function: B12 HP and B12 P.

 

[lehtv]

They look awesome.

 

[RussianSensation]

Let's hope the range extends to 140mm offerings too.

 

[Schmide]

I saw those serrated edges and though that's not cool. Then I realized those are the trailing edges.

I've cut my fingers too many times not to think twice at something like this.

 

[MoInSTL]

Let's hope the range extends to 140mm offerings too.

+1

 

[Subyman]

Let's hope the range extends to 140mm offerings too.

40 dollar fan then?

 

[OVerLoRDI]

Let's hope the range extends to 140mm offerings too.

agreed. 140mm fan selection is really lacking, especially in regards to radiator fans.

 

[danjw]

agreed. 140mm fan selection is really lacking, especially in regards to radiator fans.

I saw a review a post somewhere that said they are working on a 140mm version as well as a high static pressure one, caveat, they were in German and I was using Google translate. On and they are these on Frozen CPU and none are $30. $22.95 for the regular ones and $26.95 for the PWM models.

 

[aigomorla]

agreed. 140mm fan selection is really lacking, especially in regards to radiator fans.

dude i have no comment...

140mm rads first off is bullshit.
IT was honestly sparked at the idiots at XS who didnt understand thermo quite honestly, and always went with bigger => better.

I have told people many many times, 140mm setups are fail compared to the 120mm setups because of the fan selection in 140mm.

Anyhow im curious on how this fan performs against a Nidac GT.

I am using a mix of GT's from Scythe and OG Nidac GT's with 3200RPM specs.
And still to date, people have a hard ass time keeping the same temps i have.

But at 27 dollars a pop, and my nidac GT costing 27 dollars a pop, im not holding my breath.
Also at 27 dollars a pop, i'll go back to my enterprise series San Aces.. >.<

 

[danjw]

I have told people many many times, 140mm setups are fail compared to the 120mm setups because of the fan selection in 140mm.
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This is what I have found, just not much static pressure from 140mm fans. Even in CFM many are worse then 120mm fans compared to DB. Until the fan manufacturers catch up with the heatsink and radiator manufacturers it just doesn't make sense.

 

[RussianSensation]

For radiators, it's a different story, but for case fans and for heatsink tower fans, 140mm fans are much welcome. I am pretty sure for heatsink fans, the Thermalright TY-140 beats the Scythe GT AP-15 in noise levels and airflow and it has 120mm mounting holes.

 

[blastingcap]

Noctua's got an ace up its sleeve that will make every other fan seem loud in comparison, serrated edges or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-atLQYr14zI

 

[danjw]

For radiators, it's a different story, but for case fans and for heatsink tower fans, 140mm fans are much welcome. I am pretty sure for heatsink fans, the Thermalright TY-140 beats the Scythe GT AP-15 in noise levels and airflow and it has 120mm mounting holes.

Case fans they can be acceptable, but the static pressure limits the utility for either heatsinks or radiators (both of which you are pushing are through a resistant volume of fins). A quick search turned up this review sets the static pressure at: 1.89 mmH2O which is pretty good actually at a DBA of 24. So maybe these would be a reasonable choice for a radiator or heatsink. That is, I think, the best static pressure I have seen on a 140mm fan. Still there are 120mm fans with better static pressure, though probably with higher DBA.

 

[danjw]

Noctua's got an ace up its sleeve that will make every other fan seem loud in comparison, serrated edges or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-atLQYr14zI

In Q3 or Q4 or 2013. That is quite a bit down the road for someone want to do a build with Sandy/Ivy Bridge.

 

[blastingcap]

In Q3 or Q4 or 2013. That is quite a bit down the road for someone want to do a build with Sandy/Ivy Bridge.

If you can't wait that long then buy whatever you deem appropriate today. Nowhere in OP did I see anything about having to buy a fan right now.

I linked to bleeding edge computer fan noise suppression. The fan in OP is just more of the same. Noctua has been there, done that with serrations and such.

 

[danjw]

If you can't wait that long then buy whatever you deem appropriate today. Nowhere in OP did I see anything about having to buy a fan right now.

I linked to bleeding edge computer fan noise suppression. The fan in OP is just more of the same. Noctua has been there, done that with serrations and such.

Comparing vaporware to hardware, isn't really a comparison. One is available now, the other one might be available in a year, or not.

 

[RussianSensation]

FrozenCPU now has 6 versions of this fan, including 2 PWM versions:
http://www.frozencpu.com/search.htm...&searchspec=noiseblocker+bionic&go.x=0&go.y=0

 

[Macgruber]

looks intense