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StarTech 60 x 25mm High Air Flow Dual Ball Bearing Case Fan (FAN6X25TX3H) | With TX3, 3 pin case Fan, Computer
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StarTech 60 x 25mm High Air Flow Dual Ball Bearing Case Fan (FAN6X25TX3H) | With TX3, 3 pin case Fan, Computer

Bottom line: The StarTech 60 x 25mm High Air Flow Dual Ball Bearing Case Fan: Compact 60x25mm size fits tight retro cases and small drive bays; main trade-off: 5000 RPM 60mm fans run audibly loud at full speed.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Compact 60x25mm size fits tight retro cases and small drive bays
  • ✓ TX3 3-pin connector feeds RPM data to your motherboard
  • ✓ Built-in tachometer lets BIOS monitor fan speed
  • ✓ Dual ball bearings outlast sleeve bearings in older builds
  • ✓ 5000 RPM airflow targets hot spots in legacy systems

Cons

  • ✗ 5000 RPM 60mm fans run audibly loud at full speed
  • ✗ 3-pin TX3 lacks PWM duty-cycle speed control
  • ✗ 60mm size too small for most modern ATX cases
  • ✗ Designed for StarTech RMC4450 rack, not general use

Manufacturer description

This 6cm x 2.5cm (5000 RPM) Computer Case Fan helps prevent computer systems from overheating, thereby increasing efficiency and stability. The fan features a TX3 connection and a built-in tachometer that sends RPM signals to your motherboard - a high-performance solution that can help avoid overheating and system failure.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech 60 x 25mm High Air Flow Dual Ball Bearing Case Fan using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. StarTech.com's retro cpu coolers & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • System fan kit
  • for P/N: RMC4450

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
for P/NRMC4450

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