silent boost

[l3ored]

thermal take silent boost comes with either hydro wave bearings or ball bearings, whats the difference?

 

[azntiger0586]

Most fans have either a ball bearing or a sleeve bearing. Ball bearing fans are more reliable due to reduced friction. Sleeve bearings have a shorter life, but they are slightly more quiet than ball bearing fans. This is because ball bearings produce a slight rattle. "Hydro-wave" bearings are unique to Panaflo fans. Hydro-wave bearings are similar to sleeve bearings except they ride on a cushion of lubricant to reduce friction. This design is as quiet as a sleeve bearing fan and as reliable as a ball bearing fan.

 

[WobbleWobble]

I wasn't aware that the Silent Boost came with ball bearings as I thought they all used Panaflo fans which use hydro wave bearings.

I would get the hydro wave bearings for the reasons azntiger0586 cited.