 | December / 2012: eteknix "Now to consider all the aspects of this fan. Firstly, we can see noise output was exemplary and this fan is ideal for a case fan as it produces good amounts of airflow with little audible noise – perfect for constant operation. Next, the quality of construction is excellent and the removable impeller is a brilliant design innovation that makes cleaning a dusty fan so much easier. The speed like we mention is fixed at either 1200 RPM if you plug it straight into a 3 or 4 pin socket and if you use the provided adapter then you will be able to operate the fan at 900 RPM. Due to the fact this fan lacks PWM controls and is designed for airflow not static pressure, I would say this makes an ideal case fan and shouldn’t be used with heatsinks or radiators. The aesthetics of this fan are pretty clean and simple, transparent blue blades and a glossy black frame. If you have LED lighting in your case or cathode tubing then the transparent nature of the impeller creates brilliant lighting effects – something to consider for modders. The Price is very good as already mentioned, for £11.39 it is a steal. Gelid’s attention to detail is impeccable, a 12v to 7v fan speed reducer cable, anti-vibration rubber fan mounts, fan screws and a Gelid sticker plus braided cables and a 5 year warranty – all for £11.39 – well it is just brilliant. It may be “just a fan” but if you are looking for an almost-flawless case fan then you need look no further than the Gelid Wing 14 series. That said you might also want to consider a Wing 12, 9 or 8 if you need a smaller case fan. Top marks to Gelid for this one. I feel like I could give the Gelid Solutions Wing 14 UV Blue 140mm fan three awards. The Innovation award for its funky removable impeller, the “Bang-For-Buck” award for its great value for money and the Editor’s Choice award for its great best-in-class performance. Since we can only give one, I’d like to award it our highest award – the Editor’s Choice award."
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