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Product:
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FSP Group Silent Solution Kit |
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Price:
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TBA
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Supplied By:
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FSP Group
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Author:
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Shennon
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Date:
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December 8th, 2003
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Michelle from FSP Group
for sending the Silent Solution Kit for review.
Introduction:
Computers are generally sold with the barest of components and system requirements. Most systems usually
come equipped with a stock CPU cooler, basic fan and a lack-luster power supply. While the average consumer
is either unaware of the under cooling or not concerned as the system performance. Hardcore computer
enthusiasts are more than concerned and will add or replace the fans, coolers or power supply to feed
the growing need for both power and the ability to keep system temperatures minimal. The FSP Group, based
in Taiwan, has been manufacturing power supply units for various companies since 1993, and has recently
developed an all-in-solution that promises silent operation in either an AMD or Pentium 4 platform.
Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the new Silent Solution Kit from the FSP Group.
Specifications:
The Silent Solution Kit is an all-inclusive package designed specifically to add cooling peroformance and
silent operation to a standard computer system. The package includes all the necessary components and
requires some installation. Here are some specifications taken directly from the FSP Group website:
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Silent Power Supply (FSP300-60PN) - Key Features:
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| Silent Power Supply (FSP300-60PN): Manufactured by FSP Group |
| High efficiency, low ripple and noise |
| Output over voltage protection |
| Short circuit protection on all output |
| Reset table power shut down |
| Safety approved: UL, CSA, TUV, Nemko, FCC, C-tick, BSMI |
| Vacuum-impregnated transformer |
| Line input fuse protection |
| Remote ON/OFF Control: The Power supply shall accept a logic open collector level which will disable /enable all out put voltage (excluding +5V standby) |
| Temperature range: Operating 0C~50C storage-20C~+65C |
| Transient response: Output voltage recovers in less than 1 ms max. following a 25% load change |
| Hold-up time: 17.0 mS minimum : at 115V / 60 Hz. |
| 17.0 mS minimum at 230V / 50 Hz. |
| Noise Level: 25 DBa |
| Efficiency: 65% min. 70% typical, at full load |
| Over current protection, Over voltage protection: +5V +3.3V +12V |
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Silent CPU Cooler - Key Features:
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| Dimensions: 70mm x 70mm x 20mm |
| Bearing Type: 1 ball 1 sleeve |
| Rated Voltage: 12 VDC |
| Operating Voltage: 9.0 to 13.2 VDC |
| Noise Level < 30 DBa |
| Starting Voltage: 9.0 VDC |
| Motor Protection: Thermal Control & Tachometer output |
| Connector Type: 3 wire connector |
| Application: Intel Pentium 4 (up to 3.06 GHz) |
| Life Expectancy: 40 000 hours |
| Net Weight: 53 gm |
| Input Power: High Speed 1.8 W, Low Speed: 1.98 W |
| Rated Speed: (± 10%) High Speed 3200 RPM, Low Speed 2250 RPM |
| Airflow: High Speed 29.8 CFM, Low Speed 26.8 CFM |
| Static Pressure: High Speed 3.3 mmH2O, Low Speed 2.6 mmH2O |
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Silent System Fan (FSP9225F-2B01) - Key Features:
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| Dimensions: 92mm x 92mm x 25mm |
| Bearing Type: Dual Ball |
| Rated Voltage: 12 VDC |
| Operating Voltage: 10.8 to 13.2 VDC |
| Starting Voltage: 8.0 VDC |
| Motor Protection: Thermal Control & Tachometer output |
| Connector Type: 3 wire connector |
| Life Expectancy: 50 000 hours |
| Noise Level: 20-22.6 dBA |
| Net Weight: 84 g |
| Rated Current: High Speed 0.07 A, Low Speed 0.04 A |
| Input Power: High Speed 0.84 W, Low Speed 0.48 W |
| Rated Speed: High Speed 1500 RPM, Low Speed 800 RPM |
| Airflow: High Speed 21.4 CFM, Low Speed 17.1 CFM |
| Static Pressure: High Speed1.19 mmH2O, Low Speed 0.76 mmH2O |
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The Silent Solution Kit is shipped in a briefcase style cardboard case with a white plastic carrying
strap on the top. The FSP Group logo and the product specifications are on located all sides of the
blue box.
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Inside the box, the power supply is packaged separately from the CPU cooler and the 80mm fan to keep
the heavier PSU from damaging the smaller and lighter parts during shipping. Upon opening up the smaller
of the two boxes, the 80mm fan is positioned above the CPU cooler accessories. During the course of this
review, I will be taking a look at each of the components separately.
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Silent System 92mm fan 3-pin header
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The Silent System 92mm fan is two toned blue and is labeled with the FSP logo and part number. The fan
itself did not come with a stock fan grill to keep small objects out of the spinning blades. The speed
of the fan is dependant on the thermal diode (just above the logo on the right side), which adjusts the
speed according to the temperature of the surrounding air. The hotter the air gets, the faster the fan
spins to exhaust it. The Silent System 92mm fan can push up to 21.4 CFM of air, with a noise level of
upwards of 22.6 dBA. The fan obtains the power through a three pin power connector that connects to a
spare motherboard header. The fan does include a third wire which is useful for tracking RPM speeds
using application software such as Motherboard Monitor.
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