Insanely priced fans??? WTF???

[RevGAM]

I really don't like what happens on Amazon when I use filters. Sometimes, selections go from many hundreds of pages down to a handful, or the reverse. I thought I'd sort by price: high to low, because I know that there are a few fans over $100.

I was shocked, however, when I saw these fans! Can ANYONE explain to me why someone would pay that much money?

 

• SDGH 4 Pin 120mm Computer Case Fan Silent 12CM Fan CPU Cooling RGB Quiet PC Cooler Fan Case Fans 12V Adjust Fan Speed (Size : 1 Pcs) = $623.53 - fortunately, shipping is free! Wow! What a steal!

Bearing: hydraulic bearing
Fan Type: 4 Pin PWM Fan
Aircraft propeller blade design.
Large air volume output.
Used for： Suitable for 120mm chassis fan installation or replacement of radiator fan.

Fan Size: 120x120x25mm
Fan Speed: 800-1500RPM
Bearing: hydraulic bearing
Power Interface: 4 Pin
Fan Type: 4 Pin PWM Fan
Voltage: 12V
Current: 0.23A±10%
Power: 2-4W
Air Volume: 45CFM(MAX)
Noise: 15-25dBA±10%
Life: 50000 hrs

RGB Fan version introduction：
Rainbow RGB (not manually adjustable)
The lights can automatically change multiple color modes.

Package Contents:
1*Fans
Fixing screw*4

 

Too expensive? You can get more than one for a huge discount!

2: $656.47

3: $678.44

4: $711.38

5: $755.31

6: $788.26

 

And, they come with screws. Woo. Feh!

• SDGH Laptop Radiator Chassis Fan Air Cooling Fan Quiet for Computer Sync Ventilation = $409.20 (6-pack) What a deal, compared to the last one!

The images show that there's a fan hub and RC, but see below.

Product description:
1. The light color and color changing speed can be adjusted through the remote control.
2. Lower the computer temperature. Beautiful and peaceful.
3. Switch various lighting modes through the remote control.
4. Suitable for DIY computer.
Rainbow lights make your computer more beautiful

Product parameters
Application: computer case fan
Compatible CPU: Intel/AMD
Power: 4.2W
Bearings: Fluid Bearings
Fan life: 50000 hours
Fan Speed Control: 1400 rpm
Noise: 21dBA
Features: Support RGB
Air volume: 38CFM
Number of wires: 1 wire power
Interface: 6pin
Heat sink material: plastic
Fan size: 120x120x25mm

Package Included:
1 x Laptop Cooler (other demo products not included)
 

So, there's a laptop cooler (not shown) but no hub or RC for 6-pin fans? Something doesn't make sense here! No screws, either, apparently!

 

• FZZDP 90mm Fan Computer Case Cooling Fan Silent for Case CPU Cooler Radiator = $361.37 Ouch! But at least it's cheaper than the first one! I'm not sure if it's one or two fans as it isn't specified and some images show two fans. These are only 92mm fans that go up to 2,000 RPM.

Product description:
Suitable for 90mm case fan installation, or replace 90mm radiator fan.
The air volume is large, which effectively reduces the temperature of the computer.
Material durable fan blades.
quiet rotation
Colorful opening design, make your computer more beautiful

Product parameters
Fan size: 92x92x25mm (support 90mm size)
Fan speed: 700-2000rpm±10%
Bearings: Hydraulic Bearings
Power connector: 4 pins
Fan type: 4 pin pwm fan
Light Color: Fixed Color
Voltage: 12v
Current power: 0.23a 10%
Power: 1.8W
Air volume: 35-78cfm (max)
Life: 50000 hours

Package Included:
1 x Laptop Cooler (other demo products not included)

 

Again, there's a laptop cooler but no screws. No images of hub and RC, though. There's a logo visible on the 5th image that I don't recognize.

 

There are several more.

WTF? Who's going to pay that much for what are essentially no-brand fans without lots of bells and whistles?!

 

But, wait, I'm not done. One more!
 

• Computer Radiator 120mm Computer Cooling Fan RGB PC Radiator Case Adjustable Fan LED Heatsink Colorful Cooler Fans for Computer PC (Color : C) =  $14,656.88

I think I broke the website. The :Shocked Face With Exploding Head: emoticon refuses to appear. I'm in shock. To their credit, they tried to upsell it by using images of a very large, modern, crystal chandelier. I'm not joking!

Mute RGB LED Light Cooling Fan Heat Dissipation Heatsink for Computer PC Case Specifications: The shockproof rubber bumpers at the four corners keep the fan super quiet. It provides an incredible cooling effect to increase the service life and stability of the system and components. It is a cooling fan for desktop case and CPU. With the RGB light, it makes your computer case cool and stylish. Item Name: Computer Cooling Fan Material: ABS Number of Rows: 4 rows Low Noise: 21.1dB Air Volume: 50.28CFM Power Supply: DC 12V Static Pressure: 2.5mm/H20 Connectors: 3Pin and 4Pin Connectors Fan Speed: 1500±10% RPM Life Expectancy: 40,000 Hours Features: Heat Dissipation, Computer Accessory, LED Light Size: 120mm x 120mm x 25mm/4.72" x 4.72" x 0.98" (Approx.) Note: Due to the light and screen setting difference, the item's color may be slightly different from the pictures. Please allow slight dimension difference due to different manual measurement. Package Includes:1 x Computer Cooling Fan

 

I think...I think I'm in the wrong business. I should be scamming millionaires with PC fans for huge prices. XD

[Levent]

Simple, seller used wrong exchange rate or didnt want the fans to sell just yet. I dont see anything weird, seen thousands of these over the years.

[8tg]

This is nothing crazy, they’re just stand in listings or price errors, there’s lots of these for every product everywhere.

[alyen]

7 minutes ago, RevGAM said:

I was shocked, however, when I saw these fans! Can ANYONE explain to me why someone would pay that much money?

 

• SDGH 4 Pin 120mm Computer Case Fan Silent 12CM Fan CPU Cooling RGB Quiet PC Cooler Fan Case Fans 12V Adjust Fan Speed (Size : 1 Pcs) = $623.53 - fortunately, shipping is free! Wow! What a steal!

That looks like a bait trap for a sucker. From what I can see in the Amazon pictures is that those appear to be cheap Snowman fans from Aliexpress. I know because I have bought some packs of 5 fans for something around $32 CAD at the time which also included shipping and taxes. They are a okay fans for moving air as intake or exhaust.

[dizmo]

That's a lot of work for what's essentially a useless post

[RevGAM]

4 hours ago, dizmo said:

That's a lot of work for what's essentially a useless post

Thanks so much for the useless response.

[thrasher_565]

they do it to keep the page up. well they get supply. all company's do it.

some times the price will only be like double the item and they may have one on had that they will sell it at double the cost.

there's alot of stuff that gos on online sites like price drops and hour and a different price per person.

 

ammazon searcher by price is broken.

Edited October 28, 2023 by thrasher_565

[RevGAM]

1 hour ago, thrasher_565 said:

they do it to keep the page up. well they get supply. all company's do it.

some times the price will only be like double the item and they may have one on had that they will sell it at double the cost.

there's alot of stuff that gos on online sites like price drops and hour and a different price per person.

 

ammazon searcher by price is broken.

Amazon's filters really need work. I complained as a customer and as an employee, but they haven't even bothered to fix it. So much for being the best for customers! I hate searching on Amazon!

 

 

@Levent @8tg, @alyen@thrasher_565So, everyone has provided a wide variety of answers as to why the prices are so insane and I say that all of those reasons (and others) are valid. Thanks for sharing! You all helped!  Well, except for @dizmo!

 

As a note, the crazy $14,600 didn't show up again today.

[freeagent]

Those fans are so crappy I would rather lean into my case and blow on my components myself.

[RevGAM]

29 minutes ago, freeagent said:

Those fans are so crappy I would rather lean into my case and blow on my components myself.

Those fans are so crappy that's probably what you'd have to do.

[alyen]

There could be some good alternative fans out there that are not obviously over priced ordinary fans.

How about looking into something like:

1. Bykski CF-AP3000EX-X - There are also some Granzon fans that are also 3000 RPM that may be similar
2. T30 High Performance S-FDB
3. TEUCER DY-12025 FDB

They look like they could be good fans. The few Aliexpress reviews are not the best reviews. Someone needs to review these. I've been looking around for fans that max out  2000-3000 RPM  range, but not in hurry.

[RevGAM]

15 minutes ago, alyen said:

There could be some good alternative fans out there that are not obviously over priced ordinary fans.

How about looking into something like:

1. Bykski CF-AP3000EX-X - There are also some Granzon fans that are also 3000 RPM that may be similar
2. T30 High Performance S-FDB
3. TEUCER DY-12025 FDB

They look like they could be good fans. The few Aliexpress reviews are not the best reviews. Someone needs to review these. I've been looking around for fans that max out  2000-3000 RPM  range, but not in hurry.

I can't tell if Teucer is good - no AF and SP listed. My guess is the AF is good but the SP is low.

The Phanteks T30 is a good fan - not the best but definitely a great price!

Maybe that Bykski s better than the Teucer?|

The prices sure are enticing!

 

The question I have with Ali Express and Temu is how to avoid the scammers.

[alyen]

The T30 fan blade looks like a Noctua fan type fan or seomthing like like Gentle Typhoon blade thats existed for a long time. The motor probably isn't as good a Noctua. If it goes 3000 maybe its good enough. 

[RevGAM]

4 hours ago, alyen said:

The T30 fan blade looks like a Noctua fan type fan or seomthing like like Gentle Typhoon blade thats existed for a long time. The motor probably isn't as good a Noctua. If it goes 3000 maybe its good enough. 

Sadly, one of the site that AE uses, mmstat.com, has been listed as malicious and, thus, I cannot place orders on AE.