The EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB is an RGB fan destined for quiet operating systems. It is not a high performance fan, because of the not high rotation speeds that it achieves, trying to balance performance and output noise. A magnetic levitation bearing, increases its reliability.
According to Wikipedia, EKWB, better known as EK Water Blocks, is a Slovenian company founded in 2003 that manufactures high-end computer water cooling, extreme cooling, and some air-cooling components for CPUs, GPU, RAM, and SSDs. Its target audience is enthusiasts or pro users aiming for the best cooling performance.
My friend Dave sent me a message some weeks ago asking if I would like to test the EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB (Impulse from now on) fans on my Longwin machine. I accepted the challenge, of course, and after some days, the EK package arrived at the lab. This is an expensive fan, currently going for €29, so it is very close in price to the performance king in the 120mm category, the Phanteks T30-120, which lacks RGB lighting, though. The Impulse fans have the VAPO™ bearing and Magnetic Levitation motor provided by Sunon, so I am anxious to see how they perform. The Phanteks mentioned above fan also uses a MagLev bearing.
Cybenetics Coolers Database
- Model Name: EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB
- Fan Speed: 400 – 1800 RPM±10%
- Fan Airflow: 57.5 CFM
- Static Pressure: 1.94 mm-H2O
- Fan Noise Level: 24.3 dBA
- Bearing durability: 60000 hrs@ 40℃
- Fan Bearing Type: VAPO
- Fan Connector: 4-Pin PWM
- Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
- Fan Rated Current: 0.12A
- LED power draw: 0.45A
- Fan Weight: 180gr
- Flow Type: Universal with emphasis on static pressure at mid speeds
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 1120 x 120 x 29mm (26mm just the fan without rubber dampers)
- Fan daisy-chain connector: Micro-fit 8-pin connector
- Cable length: 100mm + 500mm extension cable
- Extender connector: 4-Pin PWM Header and 3-Pin Addressable 5V D-RGB header
- Price (excluding VAT): €28.91
- Warranty: 2-years
