Fractal Design Silent Series R3 40mm Case Fan

Fractal Design Silent Series R3 fans offer excellent value for money, with good performance and assured reliability.

All Fractal Design Silent Series R3 fans are equipped with long-life rifle bearings and an easy-to-hide, sleek black cable.

Available in a large variety of sizes, ranging from compact 40mm fans to full-size 140mm fans, the Silent Series R3 delivers suitable options for replacing loud or damaged fans in both computers and many other electronic devices.

• Featuring rifle bearings, providing improved life expectancy and lower noise compared to a standard sleeve bearing


• Black stealth ribbon cable, making it easy to hide the cable contributing to a clean build


• Improved, more balanced, sturdy fan design delivering precision at a good price point


• Low fan speeds, optimized for quiet operation


• Featuring Fractal Design's signature black and white color scheme


• Offering sizes from 40mm up to 140mm for all your build needs

Fan	Silent Series R3 40mm	Silent Series R3 50mm
Size [mm]	40*40*10mm	50*50*10mm
Colors available	White blades, black frame	White blades, black frame
Screw hole pattern	32*32mm	40*40mm
Connector	3-pin fan header	3-pin fan header
Bearing	Rifle	Rifle
Number of blades	7	7
Rotational speed [RPM]	4000	3500
Acoustical noise [dB (A)]	20.0	19.0
Maximum air flow [CFM]	3.6	6.8
Maximum pressure [mm H2O]	1.24	1.41
Actual input power [W]	0.4	0.4
Maximum rated input current [A]	0.05	0.05
Nominal input voltage [V]	12	12
Minimum startup voltage [V]	7	7
MTBF [hours]	>40,000	>40,000
Unit weight [g]	19	29
Package weight [g]	55	65
Cable length [mm]	350	350
Cable type	Black ribbon cable	Black ribbon cable
Packaging dimensions [mm] ( Including hanging tab)	154*96*27	154*96*27
Packaging dimensions [mm] (Excluding hanging tab )	119*96*27	119*96*27

Package contents

• Silent Series R3 fan


• Screw pack with 4 metal fan screws