Be quiet! launches the new Silent Wings 4 and Silent Wings 4 Pro fans, this time available in an elegant white version.
be quiet!, the German manufacturer of premium PC components, thanks to the increase in the use of liquid cooling systems, has evolved its offerings towards fans capable of improving the noise/static pressure ratio, a crucial aspect for the efficiency of the systems dissipation systems that use large radiators or radiant masses. Based on these considerations, be quiet! developed the Silent Wings 4, the company’s latest generation of high-end fans. In this review we will focus on the white version of the Silent Wings, exploring its cooling performance and build quality that have made this series a point of reference in the cooling sector. If you want information on the black version, click here.
Technical details | Be quiet review! Silent Wings 4
Among the new features introduced, the Silent Wings 4 fans include a new one 6 pole motor capable of operating with lower power and less vibration, a new blade arrangement with a shorter distance from the edge of the fan itself, and an updated installation system, with 3 different fixing options.
Below are the technical specifications:
- Modello: Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM
- Dimensions (mm): 120
- Color Option: White or Black
- 100% PWM / 12V fan speed (rpm): 1600
- Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)): 18.9
- Portata d’aria al 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h): 48.7 / 82.74
- Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O): 1.79
- Warranty: 3 years
Unboxing | Review be quiet! Silent Wings 4
The fans are contained inside a simple, no-frills box. On the rest of the box you will find the technical specifications and a brief introduction to the be quiet! brand.
Inside, however, in addition to the fan we find 4 screws for mounting on the case and rubber pads useful for reducing vibrations, if you want to use them.
The fan bezel is now more discreet. The blades have been reduced from 9 to 7, compared to the previous model (Silent Wings 3).
Overall, the fans appear more refined than previous models, and there are no particular changes compared to the black counterpart. The most obvious change, in fact, appears to be the new white color. The logo takes on the same color, compared to the characteristic orange of the black version.
For maximum performance | Be quiet review! Silent Wings 4
For users who want the top of the range of the series, the Pro version is available, also available in black and white. The latter has been specifically designed for use with heatsinks and heat sinks, offering interchangeable corner supports that improve static pressure by reducing air loss in the corners of the fan frame.
The fans reach one maximum speed of 3000 RPM in the da model 120mm e di 2400 RPM in that from 140mm, with the possibility of adjusting between three different modes (M, HS, UHS) thanks to a selector located on the rear part of the motor. Confirming the excellence of a product that stands out for its quality in the panorama of be quiet! cooling solutions, the cable of connection is wrapped in a fabric sheath round and uses an innovative 4-pin PWM connector, the result of the technology developed by the German company to facilitate connection and disconnection.
Il test | Review be quiet! Silent Wings 4
We tested the fans in a test system, with ambient temperatures of 16°. The system consisted of:
- CPU: Intel i5-12400F.
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080.
- Case: Pure Base 500DX.
- Cooling: InWin N36.
With Silent Wings 4, the CPU temperature under stress settled around 60°C. GPU temperature also benefited significantly from the installation of Silent Wings 4, with a reduction of approximately 5°C compared to the standard configuration. The fans maintained an extremely low noise profile, with levels that did not exceed 25 dBA even at full speed, confirming the promise of BeQuiet! of an “almost inaudible” operation. THE prices announced prices of these fans are between €23.90 and €24.90 for the various standard models, rising up to €32.90 for the two Pro versions. The prices are valid for both colors of the fans: white and black.
Let’s sum it up
The Silent Wings 4 are the best you could want on the market today for these components. Although their price may seem high for fans, we consider it absolutely appropriate for the proposed offer. Quality materials, exceptional construction, two distinct colors, mounting kit included in the package make up a package of absolute quality. For this reason, we absolutely recommend them.
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Points in favor
- Top materials and construction quality
- Silence
- Efficiency
- Elegant design