Differences between Kama FLEX and S-FLEX

ekerazha · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2009, 02:34 PM

What are the differences between Kama FLEX and S-FLEX? Both have S-FDB bearing and the blade design seems the same, but MTBF of Kama FLEX is 120.000 hours while MTBF of S-FLEX is 150.000 hours. So, what is the difference?

Thank you very much.

hiroshige · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 09:24 AM

Hello ekerazha,

the S-FDB bearing is technically slightly different between both fans - whereas the S-Flex is using the completely re-designed dynamic S-FDB, Kama Flex is using another form of S-FDB.

Cheers,
Stefan - Scythe EU Hamburg

ekerazha · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 12:50 PM

Thank you for your reply.

Would it be possible to have the scheme of the Kama FLEX bearing structure like for the one you can find on the S-FLEX product page?

donpipo · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009, 02:52 AM

Hi there at Scythe!
Like ekerazha, I'm curious about more precise difference between fans bearings.
Are those difference affecting noise?
Also, I just purchased a 1500RPM KAMA FLEX which is rated as 80000H MTBF on its package rather than the 120000H advertised on your website...
Some things aren't clear, aren't they?

Thanks for precisions.
Alex.

sumo · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 09:44 AM

Hello ekerazha,

The differences lies in the detail. So the S-Flex has a rotor suction magnet. There's an extra magnet that keeps the rotor in place. The IC used for the control of the fan is also a low noise IC. Thats something the Kama Flex doasnt have.

I hope this helps you a little bit.

Kinf regards
Chris - Scythe EU GmbH

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#1 (permalink) 03-01-2009, 02:34 PM
ekerazha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Differences between Kama FLEX and S-FLEX What are the differences between Kama FLEX and S-FLEX? Both have S-FDB bearing and the blade design seems the same, but MTBF of Kama FLEX is 120.000 hours while MTBF of S-FLEX is 150.000 hours. So, what is the difference? Thank you very much.

#2 (permalink) 03-02-2009, 09:24 AM
hiroshige Marketing/Service Coordinator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 988	Hello ekerazha, the S-FDB bearing is technically slightly different between both fans - whereas the S-Flex is using the completely re-designed dynamic S-FDB, Kama Flex is using another form of S-FDB. Cheers, Stefan - Scythe EU Hamburg __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!

#3 (permalink) 03-02-2009, 12:50 PM
ekerazha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Thank you for your reply. Would it be possible to have the scheme of the Kama FLEX bearing structure like for the one you can find on the S-FLEX product page?

#4 (permalink) 03-05-2009, 02:52 AM
donpipo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Hi there at Scythe! Like ekerazha, I'm curious about more precise difference between fans bearings. Are those difference affecting noise? Also, I just purchased a 1500RPM KAMA FLEX which is rated as 80000H MTBF on its package rather than the 120000H advertised on your website... Some things aren't clear, aren't they? Thanks for precisions. Alex.

#5 (permalink) 03-09-2009, 09:44 AM
sumo Product Manager Assistant Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 553	Hello ekerazha, The differences lies in the detail. So the S-Flex has a rotor suction magnet. There's an extra magnet that keeps the rotor in place. The IC used for the control of the fan is also a low noise IC. Thats something the Kama Flex doasnt have. I hope this helps you a little bit. Kinf regards Chris - Scythe EU GmbH __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!