Zalman ZM-F4 Quiet Fan SPEED UNBOXING SHOWDOWN Featuring Slick Linus Tech Tips

The video presents a lighthearted unboxing showdown of Zalman’s ZM-F4 ultra quiet fan, featuring Linus Tech Tips and a guest cameraman known as Slick. The hosts begin with an on-screen challenge to unbox identical fans as quickly as possible, including a synchronized timer using an iPhone; the initial attempt clocks in around the mid-20 seconds range. The narrator then pivots to a detailed, more deliberate unboxing, highlighting the 135 mm fan’s compatibility with 120 mm mounting holes, the silicone mounting pins that dampen vibration, and Zalman’s famous inline resistors that allow quiet operation when connected to a header. The reviewer notes the fan’s quiet performance even without the low-noise adapter, reviews the sleeve bearing’s behavior for quiet starts and potential noise increase over time, and discusses installation considerations, such as vertical versus horizontal mounting. A brief sound test is performed to gauge acoustic output, and the host emphasizes that Zalmans fans tend to undervolt well, appreciating the overall balance of airflow and low noise. The second half of the video centers on Slick attempting to beat the first time, with the crowd humor and banter continuing, including comments about Slick’s appearance, the bag over his head gag, and playful jabs about camera work. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to Linus Tech Tips for more unboxings and reviews, while playfully acknowledging Slick as part of the team and maintaining a light, entertaining mood throughout.

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