DHC SPECIFICATIONS
Cooling System Specifications
- The DHC uses a thermally conductive coupling interface and large heatsink sculpted from solid aluminum to provide silent cooling (see features). In addition to the silent cooling, the heatsink’s backside cooling fins, pass-through air hole, and frontside horizontal air channel are designed for active airflow cooling with the optional Fx Cooling Fan that boosts heatsink cooling and internally cools processors on compatible laptops. The separate Fx Cooling Fan design allows for optimal airflow that moves more air with less noise, while also allowing the heatsink to be as large as possible with the most thermal mass and cooling surface area. The 3rd generation DHCR features angled cooling air channels for improved active airflow cooling.
- For Fx Cooling Fan specifications, see the Fx Cooling Fan product page.
- The Fx Cooling Fan can be purchased bundled with the DHC, or can be purchased separately later from the Fx Cooling Fan product page.
- See Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.
Device Compatibility Specifications
- Compatible Apple / Mac Laptops: The 3rd and 2nd generation DHC models are compatible for cooling and fit with Mac laptop models from the last decade, as well as other devices per the compatibility criteria listed below. The 3rd and 2nd gen models are recommended for most laptops over the 1st gen model.
- Compatible PC Laptops: Most standard to small PC laptops and other devices per the compatibility criterial listed below.
- Compatibility Criteria for Types: Works with the following device and screen types: 1) Laptops operated in closed-screen clamshell mode while connected to an external display, keyboard/mouse and power supply. 2) Laptops with convertible/flip touchscreen, either while in a standalone configuration with touchscreen, or while also connected to a second display and/or keyboard/mouse. 3) Tablets with touchscreen, either standalone or connected to an additional display.
- Compatibility Criteria for Fit: Works with devices that are up to approximately 1.100 inches thick, but will vary depending on the bottom edge shape of the device. An optional laptop retention pad can be installed to lock the laptop in place.
- Compatibility Criteria for Cooling: Works with devices that do not have hot air exhaust vents located within the 4.500 inch center portion of the bottom edge (screen hinge edge on laptops), and that have a metal enclosure surface for coupling with the thermally conductive interface (note that customer installed surface coverings will not allow for thermal coupling and the transfer of heat from device to heatsink). Cooling performance improves with devices that have the following attributes, where more attributes result in more cooling: 1) Bottom/back metal enclosure surfaces that are flat at the location of the thermally conductive pad to allow for continuous coupling and maximum heat transfer. 2) Processor location centered and near bottom edge to align the device’s highest temperature location with the most cooling for the largest heat transfer potential into the heatsink thermal mass. 3) Cool air intake vent locations centered on the bottom edge for direct internal cooling from the passthrough hole when used with the optional Cooling Fan Fx accessory.
- Note: The 3rd and 2nd generation DHC models include curving cutouts in the front horizontal air channels for improved airflow and heatsink cooling with 2021-2023 MacBook Pros (M2/M1 Pro/Max).
- See Laptops page to learn about Apple laptop’s built-in cooling systems and SVALT model recommendations.
Dimensional Specifications
- Product Side to Side: 4.8 inches.
- Product Front to Back: 4.1 inches.
- Product Top to Bottom: 4.1 inches.
- Product Weight: 2.3 lbs 3rd gen and 2.5 lbs 2nd / 1st gen.
- Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs 3rd gen and 3.5 lbs 2nd / 1st gen.
Content Specifications
- 1 x SVALT Cooling Dock model DHC per selected build configuration.
- 3 x optional user installed laptop retention pads (1 pad installed at a time with 2 extras for future installations).
- 1 x white microfiber cloth for cleaning thermally conductive surface (made from 100% recycled materials).
- 1 x reusable product box.
- Notes
- See Fx Cooling Fan product page for bundled Fx package contents.
- Some assembly may be required. Follow packaging labels and see Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.
Aluminum Finish Color Specifications
listed from left to right
- Gray bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Space Gray color.
- Black bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Midnight color.
- Silver bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Silver color.
- Notes
- See Order Configurations section for aluminum finish color details.
- Anodized parts are pre-finished by hand and then anodized by hand in small batches. The anodize color may vary slightly between parts.
- Anodized part’s bottom and/or back surfaces are considered non-cosmetic finish.
- Satin silver and glossy black anodized finishes are brighter than matte anodize.
Thermally Conductive Material Color Specifications
- The yellow-orange color hue varies depending on the underlying anodized aluminum color with silver being the brightest and black being the darkest. A thinner material assembly overlay improves heat transfer, and has a slightly lighter color compared to thicker overlay.
- The thermally conductive interface is engineered and assembled to prioritize technical performance (thermal coupling and preventing metal-to-metal scratching) over cosmetics.
- The interface is not engineered to be perfectly even in color or finish, however, surface color variations from the thermal padding may even out over time with exposure to heat from device coupling.
- The underlying aluminum surface of the coupling plate is specially finished for improved coupling and not for creating a perfectly even finish.
- The thermally conductive surface can absorb oil from fingers and hand. A white microfiber cloth is provided to clean surface.
Fan Model Color Specifications
listed from left to right
- B16/B05 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and black blades.
- R17 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and red blades.
- W20 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and white blades.
- B22 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and black blades.
Additional Cooling Fan Specifications
- See Cooling Fan Fx product page for associated specifications.
