CoolerMaster Dual Storm
Review by: Steve
Edited by: Ji4m
Provided by: CoolerMaster

Introduction:
With all case fans there lies one hidden problem; there is a dead spot of slower moving air under the center of the motor. This causes the fan not to output an exact "wall" of air moving at the same speed. This is quite obviously a problem considering that the hottest part of your CPU is in the centre, where the least amount of moving air is. CoolerMaster has solved this problem with their Dual Storm fan. The fan's workings closely represent that of a turbine. One fan inputs air which gets compressed in the middle, then the second fan outputs the air. This results in a stronger and more even flow of air which provides better cooling capability.

In The Box:
(1) Dual Storm Fan
(1) Slot Plate for fan speed controller
(1) 3.5" Drive Bay Mount for fan speed controller
(1) Bag with mounting accessories

 
(Package and it's contents, click to enlarge)

Specs:
Fan Size: 93.5 x 93.5 x 60mm
Speed: 1400 - 3000RPM
Air Flow: 21.8 - 41.7CFM
Bearing Type: Sleeve
Voltage: 12VDC
Noise: Min. 22.6dBA
Current: Max. 0.75A
Input: Max 8.4W
LED Colour: 4x Blue

Installation:
I installed the Dual Storm on my current CPU Heatsink. After the previous fan was removed the Dual Storm is mounted by simply screwing in the four corner screws which are supplied. I then removed an unused slot cover at the back of my case and mounted the fan speed controller. The final step was to plug the power connector into a spare molex plug, and the RPM Monitor lead into my motherboard.

(Lower fan blade, click to enlarge)

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