URGENT/fast responce appreciated re: TT Silent Boost

[Wigwam]

could someone please tell me for the updated version with the ball-bearing fans [ie version 1889-01] what was the model number on the box:
was it 1889 still or was it 1889-01

What i am trying to get at is, is it possible to tell without opening the packaging what fan-type [hydrowave or ball-bearing] is on the hsf.

i have found a supplier who is advertising the hsf as having the hydrowave and i rang to double-check but to be honest they didnt seem to knwo there was even an updated version and looked on the box which says 1889.

Much appreciated [they are a tad expensive compared to others so i am willing to buy from them if it the right fan-type but not worth it if i just get the 1889-01]

 

[MDE]

The -01 is the ball-bearing.

 

[Wigwam]

Originally posted by: MDE
The -01 is the ball-bearing.

this is know - sorry maybe what i am trying to ask got lost in an overlong post:
is the -01 clearly marked on the model number in the packagng or does it just say 1889 on the box?

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: Wigwam

Originally posted by: MDE
The -01 is the ball-bearing.

this is know - sorry maybe what i am trying to ask got lost in an overlong post:
is the -01 clearly marked on the model number in the packagng or does it just say 1889 on the box?

It should clearly say -01 on the box.

 

[Wigwam]

fantastic! that means that assuming the customer services guy i spoke with on the phone isnt a cmplete muppet then i sourced me the hydrowave version....

last question [i promise!] - as well as the part number, does it actually say the fan-type on the box [ie hydrowave or ball-bearing].
if not then i will order stat cos i have no more info to get from them but if it does i will ring in the morning and ask them to check that b4 i order. i should have asked when i rang but it just didnt occur to me!

 

[SKORPI0]

A1889 Silent Boost - Designed for AMD Athlon? XP to 3400+ Hydro wave bearing fan

A1889-01 Silent Boost - Designed for AMD Athlon? XP to 3400+ Ball bearing fan.

Yes the packaging shows what type of fan is included, before opening.

 

[Wigwam]

thanks mate, that is EXACTLY the info i needed. much appreciated

i will phone primebuyer in the morning and get them to read off the box b4 i head to ebay and buy!

 

[Wigwam]

it does pay to be cautious:

got them to read out the fan and it says [suprise suprise]: ball bearing!!!:disgust:

 

[Desipher]

whats the difference between the 2 fans???

 

[NokiaDude]

One is a panaflo brand fan and the other is a thermaltake? brand fan. "hydrowave" is marketing hype.

 

[Wigwam]

it might be hype but my friend's panaflo-brand hydrowave is quieter than my ball-bearing one..
gotta convince him to trade!!

 

[WobbleWobble]

Using both, the Hydrowave one is noticably quieter.

 

[MichaelD]

So which one is the Hydro bearing Panny? The plain 1889 is, right? NOT the 1889-01, right?

Looking at this cooler for my dual Opteron rig.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
So which one is the Hydro bearing Panny? The plain 1889 is, right? NOT the 1889-01, right?

Looking at this cooler for my dual Opteron rig.

Right.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble

Originally posted by: MichaelD
So which one is the Hydro bearing Panny? The plain 1889 is, right? NOT the 1889-01, right?

Looking at this cooler for my dual Opteron rig.

Right.

/tips hat