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GDSTIME 60mm x 20mm 12V Dual Ball Bearing Brushless DC Cooling Fan 2-Pin
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GDSTIME 60mm x 20mm 12V Dual Ball Bearing Brushless DC Cooling Fan 2-Pin

Bottom line: The GDSTIME 60mm x 20mm 12V Dual Ball Bearing Brushless DC Cooling Fan: Dual ball bearings rated 50,000 hours; mounts flat or upright; main trade-off: 35.8 dBA at full speed is audible in a quiet room.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual ball bearings rated 50,000 hours; mounts flat or upright
  • ✓ 28.05 CFM airflow at 5000 RPM from a 60mm frame
  • ✓ Draws only 0.2A / 1.7W on 12V DC
  • ✓ Ships with a metal fan grill and mounting screw set
  • ✓ Wide 7-13.5V operating range suits undervolted setups

Cons

  • ✗ 35.8 dBA at full speed is audible in a quiet room
  • ✗ 2-pin connector means no PWM or RPM speed control
  • ✗ No tachometer wire, so motherboards cannot read fan speed
  • ✗ Listing states 20mm thickness but specs read 25mm

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GDSTIME 60mm x 20mm 12V Dual Ball Bearing Brushless DC Cooling Fan… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. GDSTIME'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

  • WIDELY USED: Great for projects that requires cooling or ventilation; Ideal replacement for noisy or broken fans in smart battery charger, psu, video card, network and storage devices, etc
  • DC Axial Fan: 2.36 x 2.36 x 0.79 in. (60 x 60 x 25 mm) | 12V DC | Current: 0.2 A | Power: 1.7 W | Airflow: 28.05 CFM | Noise: 35.8 dBA | Speed: 5000 RPM
  • Brushless Motor: Dual ball bearings have a lifespan of 50,000 hours and allows the fans to be laid flat or stand upright
  • 2 Pin Connector: Operating Voltage: 7 to 13.5V; Please make sure that the positive and negative poles of the fan are connected correctly (Red wire: positive Black: negative)
  • What you Get: Includes a 60mm x 20mm 2-pin fan, one 60mm metal protective fan grill, and mounting screw set

Full Specifications

BrandGDSTIME
ModelGDT6020B12V2P
Voltage12 volts_of_direct_current
Wattage1.7 watts
MaterialPlastic
Dimensions2.36 x 2.36 x 0.79 in
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level35.8 db
Part NumberGDA6020B12N50X25225-US
DC Axial Fan2.36 x 2.36 x 0.79 in. (60 x 60 x 25 mm) | 12V DC | Current: 0.2 A | Power: 1.7 W | Airflow: 28.05 CFM | Noise: 35.8 dBA | Speed: 5000 RPM
What you GetIncludes a 60mm x 20mm 2-pin fan, one 60mm metal protective fan grill, and mounting screw set
Material TypePlastic
Cooling MethodAir
Brushless MotorDual ball bearings have a lifespan of 50,000 hours and allows the fans to be laid flat or stand upright
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Air Flow Capacity28.05 cfm
Compatible DevicesPower Supply, Smart Battery Charger, Storage Devices
Power Connector Type2-Pin
Warranty DescriptionOne-year Warranty (Free Replacement)

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