Application:

UF Reflective Cooling Fans

Provided by:

Vantec

Available at:

CrazyPC

Review by:

Scott

Edited by:

Michael

Review date:

May 16th, 2003

Testing

     I tried out the fans in my main system which is already equipped with a dual light mod. A quick swap with a pair of UV lights and I was all set. Here is what the fans look like with the UV light behind them.

     Now that's the coolest thing I've seen since the light mod! Once again, these fans do not contain lights or LEDs, they simple react to the ultra violet light. However, the Spectrum series is available with built in UV lights. This is definitely an option you may want to consider if you don't already have a UV light mod. As far as pushing air, 39cfm at 2900rpms is pretty good. Plus they are not noticeably loud and appear to be very well balanced. Everything a good cooling fan should be and more!

Conclusion

     As with all other Vantec products I've reviewed this year, I'm thoroughly impressed. I don't care if you are a modding fanatic or not, you have to agree that the pictures above are pretty damn cool... If the pictures look that good, just think how good these fans look in real life! I even pulled my Jimi Hendrix CD off the shelf, warmed up the lava lamps, turn the lights out and sat and stared at the fans for hours...    Okay, maybe it was only a short time until the wife came in and asked me what the hell I was doing...but it was fun while it lasted!

     Okay, back to reality. The Vantec Spectrum UV Fans may not be for everyone, but they are a must have for those with UV light mods. If you are even considering going with a UV light mod, you have got to pick up some of these fans along with the UV light!

Club Overclocker Rating

Innovation:

9.5 out of 10

Performance:

9.5 out of 10

Quality:

9.0 out of 10

Stability:

9.0 out of 10

Overclocking:

N/A

Software Pack:

N/A

Value:

8.5 out of 10

Overall Rating 9.0