14 DAY TRIAL // Since other companies appear to be refreshing their product lineups, Zalman appears to have decided it should offer something new as well, so it came out and unveiled the ZM-SF3, a case fan that not only has a more or less unusual color, but also fairly unusual fan blade design meant to reduce turbulence and, by extension, noise and vibrations.
The ZM-SF3, like all products of its type, will be strapped onto the side, top or bottom of end-users' cases and contribute to the internal airflow while producing as little noise as possible.
As one can already guess, the unusual fan blade design is what allows this product to be more silent and effective than its rivals.
What Zalman did was take inspiration from the large fin that sharks have on their backs and used that concept when it created the fan, leading to less turbulence and, thus, less vibration and, very importantly, noise.
For those interested in the exact specifications, the ZM-SF3 has a life expectancy of about 150,000 hours thanks to its ELQ (ever lasting quiet) bearing that employs a nano-composite material, as well as silicon pads that drive vibrations even lower than they already are.
Furthermore, the spinner has a rotary speed of between 900 RPM (rotations per minute) and 1,500 RPM, while the sound output ranges between 18 dBA and 23 dBA.
All in all, the Zalman SF-SF3 case fan seeks to become a prominent figure on the market for by virtue of its advantages in terms of sound output and higher airflow, compared to competing solutions.
Unfortunately, as is often the case with new releases, the hardware maker chose not to disclose any sort of details on the pricing and availability of the product. With any luck, it won't be long until final preparations are done and these final details are made public.