Cooling Fan Fx

The Cooling Fan Fx provides active airflow cooling to boost heatsink cooling with Cooling Dock DHCR, DHC and DH models, or for general desk fan cooling needs.

The Fx is sold at or below our cost to offer customers a quiet compact desk fan made from high-quality materials with full right-to-repair modularity. All SVALT products are made with enduring metal construction milled from solid aluminum in the Pacific Northwest. All SVALT products use modular bolted/snapped assemblies and ship with the tools required for right-to-repair servicing, exchanging and upgrading.

Cooling System
The Fx can be bundled with the DHCR, DHC, or DH heatsink Cooling Dock models, or purchased separately here. The Fx comes in multiple fan configurations. The B16 is recommended for baseline always-on ultra-quiet cooling. The W20 is recommended for more aggressive cooling that can be used in less noise sensitive environments or switched on/off as needed. The R17 falls between the B16 and W20, and is recommended as a good balance between audio and cooling performance. All three B16, R17 and W20 fans can be order bundled together with the R17 pre-installed and the B16 and W20 ready to quickly and easily exchange. The B22 option includes a Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap fan, Noctua NA-FC1 PWM dial viable-speed controller, and Noctua accessories.

All of the above fan configurations include front and back black anodized fan supports, front and back black metal fan screen, mounting fasteners, fan 2/3/4-pin fan adapter with on/off switch, 12 volt power supply (fixed for North America and multi-plug for other locations) and hex key for right-to-repair disassembly. There also a DIY option that does not include a fan, power switch or power supply but includes the hardware so that the user can setup a fan cooling system as they prefer. See the Specifications section below for additional details.

Future Options
The Fx bolt and snap modular system allows for easy fan exchange through accessories, and will work with any standard 80x80mm fan. We also offer a variety of upgrade options to our customers.

Features Overview

• Active airflow cooling for DHCR / DHC / DH models.
• Compact and effective general purpose desk fan.
• Ultra-quiet active airflow cooling system (B16).
• Bolt/snap modular system works with any 80x80mm fan.
• Accessories use standard connectors.
• Stabilizing wide-stance support feet with non-slip pads.
• Made from solid aluminum in Portland, Oregon.

Active Airflow Cooling Features

• Adds a boost of active airflow cooling to heatsink Cooling Dock DHCR, DHC and DH models.
• Cools heatsinks, flushes out hot air, and directly cools laptops.
• Support feet and finger guard screens do not block airflow for quieter and more efficient cooling.
• External outlet power supply for increased power with reduced internal laptop heat gain.
• 80x80x25mm 12-volt fan for powerful yet quiet cooling.

Workstation Productivity Features

• Non-slip feet with wide stance to increase stability and avoid tip-over.
• Black anodized aluminum support feet and black powder coated screens create rigid fan system.

Device Compatibility Features

• Provides additional boost of active airflow cooling power to heatsink Cooling Dock DHCR, DHC and DH models.
• Provides general desk cooling for miscellaneous purposes.

Right-to-Repair Modularity Features

• Modular bolt/snap assembly for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade.
• Bolt-on fan with standard 3/4-pin fan connection for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade with nearly any 80x80x25mm fan.
• Snap-on accessories using standard 3/4-pin fan connection for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade with nearly any 80x80x25mm fan.
• Product ships with all of the tools required for disassembly.

Material and Component Quality Features

• High-quality 6061 aluminum structure for extra strength and durability.
• Anodized aluminum finish for matching Mac laptop finishes.
• Metal construction for long life span and end-of-life recyclability.
• High-quality fans with long life performance.
• High-quality components over-specced for increased performance and life.
• Minimal use of plastic for reduced environmental impact.
• Biodegradable package cushioning for reduced impact.

Company Features

• Designed and crafted with care in and around Portland, OR, USA (includes foreign electronic components).
• Design driven by a passion to make best-in-class products.
• Innovative design with patents issued and/or pending.
• Support and trade-ins for anyone with a SVALT product.

Cooling System Specs

• B16 Cooling System: Ultra-quiet single-speed Arctic 80x80x25mm 3-pin 12-volt case fan with 5 black blades and a long life fluid dynamic bearing. The fan runs at approximately 1600 RPM and produces approximately 21 CFM airflow and 12 dB(A) noise level.
• R17 Cooling System: Single-speed SilenX 80x80x25mm 3-pin 12-volt case fan with 7 red blades and a long life ball bearing. The fan runs at approximately 1700 RPM and produces approximately 31 CFM airflow and 17 dB(A) noise level.
• W20 Cooling System: Single-speed Arctic 80x80x25mm 3-pin 12-volt case fan with 9 white blades and a long life fluid dynamic bearing. The fan runs at approximately 2000 RPM and produces approximately 41 CFM airflow and 22 dB(A) noise level.
• B22 Cooling System: Variable-speed Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap 80x80x25mm 4-pin 12-volt case fan with 7 black blades and a premium-grade SSO2 bearing. The fan runs at approximately up to 2200 RPM and produces approximately 0 up to 32.6 CFM airflow and 0 up to 18 dB(A) noise level. This Noctua fan option comes bundled with Noctua’s NA-FC1 PWM speed controller, and Noctua’s included accessories.
• DIY Cooling System: Hardware provided for user supplied fan per Modular Fan section below.
• Modular Fan: Bolted assembly with standard 3/4-pin fan connector for easy upgrade, exchange, servicing or cleaning with virtually any 80x80mm fan. Note the included fasteners support up to a 25mm thick fan, but thicker fans can be supported with the use of longer fasteners. Replacement fans are available to purchase separately. User/customer supplied replacement fans must meet the following specifications when used with electronic switch adapter, power supply, or other items: 1) 3-pin or 4-pin compact fan connector, 2) 12V, and 3) 0.42A max.
• Setup: See Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.
• Right-to-Repair: See Right-to-Repair page for product assembly/disassembly and component installation/removal.

Power Supply Specs

• North America: Orders from USA, Canada or Mexico ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with a fixed Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan) plug.
• International: Orders from outside North America ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan), Type C (Europe, South America, Asia), Type G (United Kingdom, Ireland), and Type I (Australia, New Zealand, China) interchangeable plugs.
• Replacement: SVALT products may only be used with the certified and marked LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply. A replacement power supply is available through accessory.

Device Compatibility Specs

• Designed to add a boost of active airflow cooling to heatsink Cooling Dock DHCR, DHC and DH models, along with functioning as a compact and effective general purpose desk fan.
• Note: See Laptops page to learn about Apple laptop’s built-in cooling systems and SVALT model recommendations.

Dimensional Specs (non-DIY)

• Product Side to Side: 3.3 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 1.7 inches.
• Product Top to Bottom: 3.2 inches.
• Product Weight: 0.3 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 1.0 lbs.

Fan Model Colors
(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.

Notes

• Products with fans use modular cooling systems with bolted and snapped fan assembly so that nearly any standard fan can be used. See specifications for details, and see accessories for replacement fans.

Aluminum Finish Colors
(listed from left to right)

• Gray bead blasted anodize finish.
• Black bead blasted anodize finish.
• Silver bead blasted anodize finish.

Notes

• Satin silver and glossy black anodized finishes are brighter than matte anodize.
• Anodized parts are pre-finished by hand and then anodized by hand in small batches. The anodize color may vary slightly between parts.
• Matte black anodize finish may show some finger prints, but can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth, or using a damp cloth with soap and water.
• Anodized part’s bottom and/or back surfaces are considered non-cosmetic finish.

DIY Models

• 2 x SVALT Cooling Fan model Fx black anodized aluminum 80mm fan support feet with non-slip pads.
• 2 x black powder coated steel 80x80mm screens.
• 2 x black lower socket cap #8-32 x 1.5 fasters.
• 2 x black upper #8-32 x 1.25 fasters.
• 2 x black narrow #8 nuts.
• 1 x hex drive for right-to-repair accessing modular cooling system for exchanging, servicing or cleaning cooling systems and fans.

Additional Contents for non-DIY Models

• 1 x 80x80x25mm fan per selected build configuration with 3/4-pin fan connecter.
• 1 x power on/off switch and adapter with 3/4-pin fan connecter at one end and 2.1m barrel power supply connecter at the other end.
• 1 x power supply w/ fixed plug for domestic or multi-plug for international orders.
• 1 x reusable product box.

Note: Some assembly may be required. Follow packaging labels and see Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.

• SVALT products are made locally and hand built to order per the estimated build lead time listed above under the dropdown selector.
• SVALT is a local company based in Portland, Oregon. Oregon does not collect sales tax.
• International customers are responsible for paying their country’s import fees and taxes upon delivery. International orders are limited to one item per shipment.
• 15-day return and 1-year limited warranty for US customers.
• Support and trade-ins available for anyone with a SVALT product.
• See policies for additional details.