Mx Build Configurations
Selecting Build Configurations
The Mx is a fully modular product line with each model including multiple exchangeable components so that a customer can optimize cooling performance for their current and future laptop models, as well as adapt workstations to their current and future preferences.
Selecting Heatsink Side Supports
The Mx modular system is built around a massive heatsink with three different laptop support types that bolt onto the heatsink. Multiple support types can be bundled together in a single order with a discount for each additional support. This provides customers with the ability to switch supports out for a variety of laptop workstation setups. Each Mx model is defined by the following support types:
- MxD aluminum dock supports.
- MxS-hi aluminum high stand supports.
- MxS-lo aluminum low stand supports.
Selecting Support Material and Color
The Mx aluminum side supports are available in the following anodize colors with bead-blasted finish:
- Silver: A clear anodize with light gray color similar to Apple’s Silver finish available on all Mac laptops.
- Space Gray: A gray anodize similar to Apple’s Space Gray finish available on MacBook Pros from 2016 to 2023 and MacBook Airs from 2018+.
- Space Black: A dark gray anodize similar to Apple’s Space Black finish available on MacBook Pros from 2023+.
Selecting Cooling Systems
The massive Mx heatsink provides silent thermally conductive cooling, and is also available with a variety of fan cooling systems to boost cooling performance. The heatsink includes threaded holes for a 140mm fan to bolt directly onto the heatsink. The heatsink also works with the separate 80mm Fx Cooling Fan accessory. Both 140mm and 80mm fan systems are available with either fixed-speed or adjustable-speed control. Each support type is compatible with the following fan cooling systems, and when ordering multiple support types that are compatible with different fan cooling systems, then both fan cooling systems can be bundled together in a single order:
- Dock supports are compatible with both 140mm and 80mm fans.
- Stand high supports are compatible with 140mm fans.
- Stand low supports are compatible with 80mm fans.
Selecting Future Configurations
The Mx product line is a reconfigurable right-to-repair modular system allowing for customers to purchase Mx components and accessories in the future to change their workstation as needed for different laptop setups, different laptop models, different laptop colors, different laptop cooling, etc. New Mx models and Mx components are in development and will be coming soon, such as each of the three support types will be available in a variety of wood materials.
*See Mx Components and the Fx Cooling Fan accessory product pages.
Selecting Configuration Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions about selecting a Mx model and build configuration for your particular laptop model and workstation preferences.
ORDER AND SHIPPING POLICIES
- SVALT makes products locally with each product hand built to a customer’s selected order configuration per the estimated build lead time listed on the product page at the time of your order.
- SVALT is a local company based in Portland, Oregon. Oregon does not collect sales tax.
- International customers are solely responsible for their country’s compliance and are responsible for paying their country’s import fees and taxes upon delivery, as well as providing a valid email address and phone number for the shipping carrier to contact. International orders are limited to one item per shipment.
- 15-day return and replacement for incorrect or defective items in new, unused and undamaged condition to US customers.
- 1-year limited warranty for defects in materials and manufacture to US customers.
- Please see SVALT’s company policies page for additional details and additional policies.
Mx Features: Overview
MxD, MxS-hi, MxS-lo w/ key feature labels back and front views, rendering.
SVALT’s new first-of-kind patent pending Mx Modular Heatsink Cooling System represents the culmination of more than a decade long pursuit to create the ultimate sustainable and high-performance laptop workstation. The new Mx features extreme levels of both silent and fan cooling capabilities, right-to-repair modular fan cooling systems, optimized compatibility with all modern Apple laptops, flexible modular laptop support system with multiple workstation setups and multiple laptop support materials/colors, extensive collection of workstation features, and locally made with a focus on sustainability.
Mx Features: Cooling
SILENT HEATSINK COOLING
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo back view, rendering.
The Mx modular system is built around an enormous thermally conductive heatsink dedicated to extreme silent cooling capabilities. The Mx heatsink is so massive that it has up to 579% more cooling fin surface area than prior generations of the DHCR Cooling Docks.
Mx heatsink top view, rendering.
The entire top surface of the oversized 6.8 inch long x 6.0 inch wide x 1.9 inch deep heatsink provides unrestricted conductive heat transfer at the laptop processor location for more efficient heat extraction. The heatsink’s coupling plate is specially prepared with a fine hand sanded and polished finish to produce an extra-flat and extra-smooth surface for improved conductive heat transfer. The coupling plate edges and corners have been rounded for laptop setup.
Mx heatsink bottom view, rendering.
The heat extracted from the laptop flows efficiently through the heatsink’s 4 pounds of thermal mass milled from a solid block of 6061 aerospace grade aluminum material. The heat flows into an extensive array of 28 cooling fins that are an incredibly 0.080 inches thin for accelerated heat removal through the heatsink’s incredible 709 square inches of overall surface area.
Mx heatsink w/ passive airflow back view, rendering.
The cooling fins and cooling air channels run continuously from front-to-back with an upward angle to generate passive cooling air currents through the entire heatsink. Open space under the heatsink supplies cool air for more effective silent passive cooling, as well as open space for fan driven active airflows.
MxS-hi bottom view, rendering.
The heatsink’s side support mounting points use 0.125 inch extra-thick pads to create an air gap between the heatsink and side supports. This air gap allows for open cooling airflow around the sides of the heatsink. The air gap and extra-thick pads work together to provide thermal separation between the heatsink, side supports, and exposure to hot exhaust air.
ACTIVE AIRFLOW FAN COOLING
MxD w/ 140mm fan, MxS-hi w/ 140mm fan and MxS-lo w/ Fx 80mm fan back view, rendering.
The Mx product line has been designed for extreme levels of silent thermally conductive heatsink cooling, as well as the option for multiple fan cooling system configurations. The fan driven active airflow boosts the already remarkable levels of silent heatsink cooling. In addition to boosting heatsink cooling, the fan driven active airflows also flush out hot air from around the heatsink and laptop to help maintain ideal cooling conditions.
MxD and MxS-hi w/ 140mm fan back views, rendering.
When the Mx heatsink is paired with the dock supports or the high stand supports, then an enormous 140mm fan can be bolted directly onto the heatsink to boost heatsink cooling performance. The heatsink and side support designs have been optimized for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise with the extra-large 140mm fan size.
MxD and MxS-lo w/ Fx 80mm fan back views, rendering.
When the Mx heatsink is paired with the dock supports or the low stand supports, then a separate Fx Cooling Fan accessory with 80mm fan is available to boost heatsink cooling performance, as well as provide direct processor cooling through a laptop’s center intake vent, such as with the 2021+ MacBook Pro.
Fx 80mm fan and 140mm fan w/ heatsink exploded view, rendering.
Both the 140 and 80mm Mx fan cooling systems offer unmatched levels of modularity and right-to-repairability for fan and electrical component installation, upgrades and servicing. The heatsink includes 8-32 threaded holes with standard 140mm mounting dimensions (124.5 x 124.5mm), and the Fx supports include 8-32 threaded holes with standard 80mm mounting (71.5 x 71.5mm). Each fan system is available with high-end and long-life Noctua fans, and either fixed or variable speeds. Each system uses an external outlet power supply for optimal fan operation that avoids pulling power from the laptop system that would increase internal laptop temperatures and contribute to processor power throttling.
See Fan Specs and Testing Specs below, as well as Performance page to learn more.
Mx Features: Compatibility
PRO LAPTOP COMPATIBILITY
MxD w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro internal bottom/side views, rendering.
MxS-lo at position 1 of 4 w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro internal bottom/side views, rendering.
The Mx product line is designed for precise fit and maximum cooling efficiency with the latest generations of Apple laptops. The heatsink’s dimensions and features have been tailored for seamless integration with the current generation of 2021+ 16 and 14-inch MacBook Pros. The heatsink’s array of 28 cooling fins and air channels match the MacBook Pro’s processor location and built-in cooling system layout for improved heatsink cooling performance. The heatsink’s corner cutouts align with MacBook Pro vents for reduced heat gain and improved cooling performance. The heatsink coupling plate’s length and width provide optimal MacBook Pro heat extraction, along with stable laptop support.
MxD w/ 2021+ 14-inch MacBook Pro internal bottom/side views, rendering.
MxS-lo at position 3 of 4 w/ 2021+ 14-inch MacBook Pro internal bottom/side views, rendering.
The Mx’s high-degree of optimization for the 2021+ MacBook Pro laptops combined with the Mx heatsink gigantic size increases the MacBook Pro’s bottom surface area by up to 639% to help silently unlock the MacBook Pro’s peak performance potential. The Mx heatsink increases the MacBook Air’s bottom surface area by up to 679%.
DOCK SUPPORT COMPATIBILITY
MxD w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro side view, rendering.
When the Mx heatsink is paired with the dock supports, a number of innovative features improve the MacBook Pro’s built-in vent airflows when operating in closed-screen clamshell mode, such as deep cutouts along the back half of the laptop support shelf and a large opening behind the laptop support shelf. The dock supports use a leaning laptop position instead of a straight vertical position to maintain contact pressure on the heatsink’s thermally conductive coupling plate for improved heat transfer. The leaning position accommodates a wider range of laptop models and sizes, as well as tablets and other devices.
STAND SUPPORT COMPATIBILITY
MxS-lo w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro side view, rendering.
When the Mx heatsink is paired with the high or low stand supports, the angled support system with padded front laptop tabs and four heatsink mounting positions offers compatibility with a wide range of laptops, tablets and other devices. Two of the heatsink’s mounting positions have been optimized for the 16-inch and 14-inch sizes of the 2021+ MacBook Pro, and the other two positions for the 2023+ 15-inch MacBook Air and 2022+ 13-inch MacBook Air. The stand support uses a laptop support angle close to horizontal, which maintains contact pressure on the heatsink’s thermally conductive coupling plate for improved heat transfer. The laptop can operate with the screen open or with the screen closed in clamshell mode.
EXTENSIVE COMPATIBILITY
MxD and MxS-lo w/ a wide range of Apple laptop sizes front and top views, rendering.
The Mx heatsink’s dimensions are set to provide maximum silent heatsink cooling while simultaneously offering maximum modular flexibility through universal support design for compatibility with a wide range of laptop models and sizes, including compatibility with all prior metal Apple laptops. The Mx is also compatible with many other metal PC laptops, iPads, tablets and other devices.
See Compatibility Specs below and Laptops page to learn more.
Mx Features: Workstations
FLEXIBLE WORKSTATIONS
Mx heatsink and side supports modular system exploded view, rendering.
The Mx modular system is available with a variety of model and order configurations to help a customer create their ultimate high-performance laptop workstation setup. The Mx heatsink uses separate side supports with three different support types so that the supports can be as strong and stable as possible for each laptop workstation setup, include numerous and unique workstation features, and to do so without compromising the heatsink’s silent cooling capabilities.
ERGONOMIC WORKSTATIONS
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro side view, rendering.
The Mx product line uses three different side supports to place the heatsink and laptop in different positions, which allows customers to select a Mx configuration that best meets their workstation setup and ergonomic requirements.
MxD w/ 16-inch laptop, external monitor and keyboard, rendering.
The MxD model with dock supports use a leaning laptop setup with 15 degree angle from vertical. This position improves closed-screen clamshell mode setup and reduces the overall laptop footprint.
MxS-hi w/ 16-inch laptop, external monitor and keyboard, rendering.
The MxS-hi model with high stand supports use a 20 degree angle from horizontal and higher support height to raise a 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro by 6.5 inches. This position elevates the laptop screen for improved viewing ergonomics and improved alignment with an external monitor.
MxS-lo w/ 16-inch laptop, external monitor and keyboard, rendering.
The MxS-lo model with low stand supports use an 8 degree angle from horizontal and lower support height to raise a 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro screen by 3.4 inches. This positions the laptop as low as possible for improved laptop keyboard typing ergonomics and for a lower profile setup compared to the high stand supports.
CLAMSHELL WORKSTATIONS
MxD w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro clamshell setup side view, rendering.
The MxD with dock supports use a leaning position that allows for easier clamshell mode setup and operation compared to a straight vertical position. With the MxD, the laptop screen can be easily opened to initiate laptop startup or to access the laptop’s power / Touch ID button while the laptop remains securely resting on the dock’s padded supports and while the laptop remains connected to the required external monitor, keyboard mouse/trackpad and power supply cables. The Mx’s leaning position provides an easier and quicker clamshell mode setup compared to the straight vertical position that would require the laptop to be picked up and removed from the supports while precariously balanced in hand with connected cables.
REFINED WORKSTATIONS
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro and cable management side view, rendering.
The Mx product line helps to create a more compact, refined and productive workstation with reduced laptop footprint and with managed cable clutter. The Mx includes two sets of cable straps and mounting hardware. The straps are positioned to manage and hide cables behind and/or under the laptop. The straps hold cables in place for easier and quicker subsequent laptop setups. The straps are adaptable and replaceable, and can accommodate most any bundled cable size. For the dock supports, a cable strap mounting hole is located strategically at the back of each support. For the stand supports, straps can be mounted within any of the twelve unused heatsink mounting holes.
STABLE WORKSTATIONS
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo w/ adjustable height feet side view, rendering.
The Mx heatsink and side supports are milled from solid aluminum, and are bolted together with eight large fasteners to create an incredibly strong, rigid and stable laptop support. Engineered to support many hundreds of pounds, the Mx can easily support the heaviest of laptops. The Mx’s extra heavy duty metal construction not only results in robust strength, but also weighs up to nearly seven pounds. This heavy and solid metal structure uses industrial grade non-slide pads to create a rock solid laptop support. The extremely rigid and strong Mx will not flex or bounce even while supporting the heaviest of laptops. To ensure the Mx’s rock solid stability is maintained on uneven surfaces, dual adjustable height feet level the product. The feet are custom milled from solid aluminum and anodized to match the support’s color. The feet include knurling for easy finger adjustments and recessed non-slip padding for durable stability.
PRO AESTHETIC WORKSTATIONS
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo w/ silver, space gray and space black colors front views, rendering.
The Mx’s aluminum heatsink is available exclusively in space black anodize color with non-bead-blasted finish to maximize heatsink cooling performance. The Mx’s aluminum side supports are available in the following anodize colors with bead-blasted finish (as shown in the above rendering and listed from left to right):
Silver: A clear anodize with light gray color similar to Apple’s Silver finish available on all Mac laptops.
Space Gray: A gray anodize similar to Apple’s Space Gray finish available on MacBook Pros from 2016 to 2023 and MacBook Airs from 2018+.
Space Black: A dark gray anodize similar to Apple’s Space Black finish available on MacBook Pros from 2023+.
Mx Features: Sustainability
MODULAR RIGHT-TO-REPAIR SUSTAINABILITY
MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo modular system components exploded view, rendering.
The Mx product line uses a right-to-repair modular system that is designed to endure, and ships with all of the tools required for disassembly to clean, service, replace, upgrade or otherwise exercise right-to-repair usage.
The Mx is available with hundreds of configurations for the initial purchase, as well as reconfiguration after purchase through available modular components and accessories to give customers a wide range of options to best meet their current and future laptop workstation needs.
The Mx’s modular components are made of high-quality materials, such as anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, and are oversized for increased strength and longer life span. Component connections use extra-large fasteners for increased strength and increased durability over repeated reconnections.
The Mx product line was designed for silent heatsink cooling without the need for electric power, however, the Mx was also designed for use with a fan cooling system. Mx models can be configured with a variety of modular right-to-repair fan systems, or customers can provide their own DIY fan system. Each Mx fan system uses high-end fans with long life bearings, standard available fan sizes, standard bolted assemblies, and standard snap connectors for modular power, on/off and speed-control components.
Mx modular components and accessories are available to order separately through the Mx Components and the Fx Cooling Fan accessory product pages. Future modular components for the Mx product line are in development, such as wood side supports that feature solid milled wood construction, robust strength, leveling pads and cable clutter management.
MODULAR PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY
Mx heatsink and side support modular packaging system exploded view, rendering.
The Mx product line’s bolted modularity extends to the packaging system that uses a single exterior cardboard box, modular cardboard insert layers and heavy duty bolted connections for increased protection, durability and sustainability. The bolted assembly protects components from contact with one another and holds the components away from external impacts.
A single cardboard box serves as both the product and shipping box, thus eliminating the additional waste of having a separate outer shipping box with additional interior volume fill and cushioning. Within the Mx’s single shipping and product box, folded cardboard inserts bolt onto each side of the heatsink. Cardboard accessory boxes are located inside the heatsink’s folded cardboard inserts and use paper envelopes to hold small items. The side supports bolt onto flat cardboard inserts that stack up with double and triple side support configurations.
RECYCLING SUSTAINABILITY
The Mx product line and packaging system are physical objects that represent SVALT’s dedication to sustainability. The Mx was designed for increased durability, flexibility and adaptability to changing customer needs, extended material and product life cycle, and then as close as possible to full recyclability at the end-of-life cycle.
The Mx modular product line is made primarily of anodized aluminum with metal bolted connections, and intentionally minimizes the use of plastics. Aluminum and metal are considered to be among the most commonly and easily recycled materials.
The Mx modular packaging system is made primarily from cardboard, as well as other paper/plant/fiber based materials that include a varying degree of recycled content. Cardboard/paper/plant/fiber based materials are considered biodegradable, and are considered commonly and easily recycled materials.
Contents
CONTENTS
Mx modular system component map view, rendering.
Contents for All Configurations- 1 x SVALT Thermally Conductive Heatsink for the Mx Modular Heatsink Cooling System. Space black (dark gray) anodize finish. Four side support mounting pads installed on heatsink.
- 2 x SVALT Side Supports (Dock, Stand High or Stand Low Supports) for the Mx Modular Heatsink Cooling System. Silver (light gray), space gray (gray) or space black (dark gray) anodize finish. Three non-slip pads installed on each side support. Note orders with multiple side supports include additional sets of side supports per order configuration.
- 2 x SVALT #10-32 Adjust Height Feet / Leveling Fasteners for the Mx Side Supports. Silver (light gray), space gray (gray) or space black (dark gray) anodize finish per side support color. Non-slip pad installed on each foot/fastener.
- 9 x #10-32 1-inch long black flat head hex drive fasteners for attaching side supports to heatsink (8 needed for installation plus 1 extra).
- 3 x #10-32 1/2-inch long black flat head hex drive fasteners for cable management assembly (1-2 needed for installation plus 1 extra).
- 3 x #10 black washers for cable management assembly (1-2 needed for installation plus 1 extra).
- 3 x #10-32 black nuts for cable management assembly (1-2 needed for installation plus 1 extra).
- 3 x 3-inch long and 1/2-inch wide hook and loop strips with hole in center for cable management assembly (1-2 needed for installation plus 1 extra).
- 1 x 1/8-inch ball-end hex wrench/key for attaching side supports to heatsink, and right-to-repair disassembly.
- 1 x Cloth for cleaning heatsink and laptop coupling surfaces.
- 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. Orders for North American include a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with fixed Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan) plug, while international orders include interchangeable plugs 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).
- 1 x 140x140x25mm case fan per customer's selected order configuration. Installed onto heatsink.
- 1 x 140mm black metal fan grill / guards. Installed onto fan and heatsink.
- 4 x #8-32 1 1/4-inch long black fasteners. Installed onto fan and heatsink.
- 1 x 5/64-inch ball-end hex wrench/key for attaching fan to heatsink, and right-to-repair disassembly.
- 2 x SVALT Fx Cooling Fan black anodized aluminum 80mm fan support feet with non-slip pads. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 1 x 80x80x25mm case fan per customer's selected order configuration. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 2 x 80mm black metal fan grill / guards. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 2 x #8-32 1 1/2-inch long black socket cap fasters. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 2 x #8-32 x 1 1/4-inch long black fasters. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 2 x #8 black nuts. Installed on Fx Cooling Fan.
- 1 x 9/64-inch hex wrench/key for right-to-repair Fx Cooling Fan disassembly.
- 1 x Noctua NA-FC1 PWM dial-variable speed-controller.
- 1 x Noctua fan extension cable.
- 2 x folded cardboard packaging insert bolted onto each side of heatsink.
- 2 x flat cardboard packaging insert bolted onto pair of side supports. Note orders with multiple side supports include additional layers of cardboard inserts.
- 8 x heatsink packaging fasteners.
- 4 x side supports packaging fasteners. Note orders with multiple side supports use longer fasteners.
- 4 x side supports packaging nuts.
- 12 x heatsink and side supports packaging oversized washers.
- 1 or more x accessories boxes for heatsink, supports, and fan cooling system accessories.
- 1 or more x layers of hex cardboard for top/bottom layer cushioning and void fill.
- 1 x cardboard box that serves as both the shipping and product box.
- Assembly: Some assembly may be required. Follow packaging labels and see Product Setup {link} page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.
- Multiple Side Supports: Order configurations with two sets of side supports include a $10 bundle discount, and three sets include a $20 bundle discount. Multiple side support order configurations include a single set of mounting fasteners, adjustable height feet / leveling fasteners, and cable management strap systems. In other words, they include the same accessories as with a single set of side supports.
- Multiple Fan Cooling Systems: Order configurations with two fixed-speed fan cooling system order configurations include a $10 bundle discount, and adjustable-speed fans include a $20 bundle discount. Multiple fan cooling system order configurations include a single fan to power connection adapter with on/off switch, single power supply (fixed for North America and multi-plug for other locations), single hex key for right-to-repair disassembly, and single Noctua NA-FC1 PWM dial-variable speed controller (only with adjustable-speed fan cooling systems). In other words, they include the same accessories as with a single fan cooling system.
Dimensions
DIMENSIONS
MxD back and side views, rendering.
MxD Cooling DockMx Heatsink w/ Dock Supports
- Product Side to Side: 6.8 inches.
- Product Front to Back: 5.8 inches.
- Product Top to Bottom: 7.9 inches.
- Product Weight: 4.7 lbs, 5.2 lbs w/ 140mm fan.
- Shipping Weight: __ lbs, __ lbs w/ 140mm fan, __ lbs w/ 80mm Fx fan.
MxS-hi back and side views, rendering.
MxS-hi Cooling StandMx Heatsink w/ High Stand Supports
- Product Side to Side: 6.8 inches.
- Product Front to Back: 9.8 to 10.0 inches depending on heatsink position.
- Product Top to Bottom: 5.9 to 6.1 inches depending on heatsink position.
- Product Weight: 6.2 lbs, 6.8 lbs w/ 140mm fan.
- Shipping Weight: __ lbs, __ lbs w/ 140mm fan.
MxS-lo back and side views, rendering.
MxS-lo Cooling StandMx Heatsink w/ Low Stand Supports
- Product Side to Side: 6.8 inches.
- Product Front to Back: 9.9 to 10.0 inches depending on heatsink position.
- Product Top to Bottom: 3.0 to 3.1 inches depending on heatsink position.
- Product Weight: 5.3 lbs.
- Shipping Weight: __ lbs, __ lbs w/ 80mm Fx fan.
Notes
- Shipping Weight: Adding multiple side supports to an order will increase shipping weights.
140mm Fans
140mm FANS
MxD and MxS-hi w/ 140mm fan back views, rendering.
The 140mm fan cooling systems are compatible with the dock supports (D) and stand high supports (S-hi). The 140mm fan and fan hardware ship bolted onto the heatsink. The 140mm fan cooling systems are available with the following high-end Noctua fan kits to provide the best fan quality and performance:
G09(14) fan w/ 140mm black finger guard, photo.
140mm fixed-speed fan: The G09 fan offers a good balance between cooling and noise performance with the following specifications: Noctua NF-P14s redux-900, 140x140x25mm, 3-pin long connector cord, 12-volt, 9 dark gray blades with Noctua’s Vortex-Control Notches, light gray frame, SSO premium-grade bearing rated for more than 150,000 hours MTTF, 900 rpm speed, 49.4 CFM / 84 m3h airflow, 0.77 mm H2O static pressure, 13.2 dBA noise.
B15(14) fan w/ 140mm black finger guard, photo.
140mm adjust-speed fan: The B15 fan covers the full range of ultra-quiet to hi-airflow cooling performance with the following specifications: Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap, 140x140x25mm, PMW 4-pin short connector with extension cord, 12-volt, 7 black blades with Noctua’s Flow Acceleration Channels for improved efficiency and reduced noise, black frame with Noctua’s Advanced Acoustic Optimization frames featuring integrated anti-vibration pads (black pre-installed), as well as Noctua's proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures for improved efficiency and reduced noise, SSO2 premium-grade bearing with CNC milled brass metal bearing shell rated for more than 150,000 hours MTTF, 300 to 1500 rpm speed range (supports zero rpm stopped speed), 82.4 CFM / 140 m3h airflow, 2.08 mm H2O static pressure, zero noise when stopped and up to 24.6 dBA noise when set to maximum speed. Includes a Noctua NA-FC1 PWM dial variable-speed controller that works with the B15(14) fan’s fully automatic custom-designed NE-FD1 PWM IC that integrates Smooth Commutation Drive technology for smoother torque impulses, SCD suppressed PWM switching noises and quieter low-speed operation.
80mm Fans
80mm FANS
MxD and MxS-lo w/ Fx 80mm fan back views, rendering.
The 80mm fan cooling systems are compatible with the dock supports (D) and stand low supports (S-lo). The 80mm fan and fan hardware ship assembled into the separate Fx Cooling Fan accessory. The 80mm fan cooling systems are available with the following high-end fan kits to provide the best fan quality and performance:
R17(8) fan w/ Fx supports and 80mm black finger guard, photo.
80mm fixed-speed fan: The R17 fan offers a good balance between cooling and noise performance with the following specifications: SilenX Effizio EFX-08-15, 80x80x25mm, 3-pin long connector cord, 12-volt, 7 red blades, black frame, fluid dynamic bearing, 1700 RPM speed, 31.8 CFM airflow, 2.42 mm H2O static pressure, 16.8 dB(A) noise.
B22(8) fan w/ Fx supports and 80mm black finger guard, photo.
80mm adjust-speed fan: The B22 fan covers the full range of ultra-quiet to hi-airflow cooling performance with the following specifications: Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap 80x80x25mm, 4-pin short connector with extension cord, 12-volt, 7 black blades with Noctua’s Flow Acceleration Channels for improved efficiency and reduced noise, black frame with Noctua’s Advanced Acoustic Optimization frames featuring integrated anti-vibration pads, as well as Noctua's proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures for improved efficiency and reduced noise, SSO2 premium-grade bearing, 2200 RPM speed, 32.7 CFM / 55.5 m3h airflow, 2.37 mm H2O static pressure, 17.7 dB(A) noise. Includes a Noctua NA-FC1 PWM dial variable-speed controller that works with the B22(8) fan’s fully automatic custom-designed NE-FD1 PWM IC that integrates Smooth Commutation Drive technology for smoother torque impulses, SCD suppressed PWM switching noises and quieter low-speed operation.
Compatibility
COMPATIBILITY
The Mx modular cooling system has been optimized for precise fit and maximum performance with Apple’s current generation of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops, and has compatibility with Apple prior generation metal laptops. The following is a list of compatible devices, including heatsink mounting position when used with high/low stand supports.
Apple MacBook Pro- 2021+ 16-inch (Apple Silicon), position 1.
- 2021+ 14-inch (Apple Silicon), position 3.
- 2023+ 14-inch (Apple Silicon), position 3.
- 2020-2023 13-inch Touch Bar (Apple Silicon), position 4.
- 2019-2020 16-inch Touch Bar (Intel), position 2.
- 2016-2019 15-inch Touch Bar (Intel), position 3.
- 2016-2020 13-inch Touch Bar (Intel), position 4.
- 2016-2019 13-inch non-Touch Bar (Intel), position 4.
- 2012-2018 15-inch Retina (Intel), position 2.
- 2013-2017 13-inch Retina (Intel), position 4.
- 2012 13-inch Retina (Intel), position 4.
- 2023+ 15-inch (Apple Silicon), position 2.
- 2022+ 13-inch (Apple Silicon), position 4.
- 2020-2023 13-inch Retina (Apple Silicon), position 4.
- 2018-2020 13-inch Retina (Intel), position 4.
- 2010-2019 13-inch (Intel), position 4.
- 2010-2016 11-inch (Intel), position 4.
- 2015-2018 12-inch Retina (Intel), position 4.
- The Mx is compatible with many other laptops, tablets and devices per the Compatibility Criteria below.
Compatibility Criteria
The Mx is a fully modular system built around the core heatsink component. The top of heatsink has an extra large coupling plate for direct metal-to-metal coupling with a device’s metal enclosure/chassis to thermally conduct heat from the device and into the heatsink. For device compatibility with the Mx modular heatsink cooling system, all of the following compatibility criteria must be met:
- Metal Coupling: For proper heatsink coupling and maximum thermally conductive heat transfer, the back/bottom of the device should have a metal enclosure/chassis and should not have a protective cover/case installed over or on top of the metal surface.
- Flat Coupling: For proper heatsink coupling and maximum thermally conductive heat transfer, the back/bottom of the device should have a flat metal surface free of pads, bumps and protrusions within the heatsink’s coupling area.
- Coupling Area: For proper heatsink coupling and maximum thermally conductive heat transfer, the back/bottom of the device should have flat metal surface that is at least 6.750 inches front-to-back and 5.950 inches side-to-side. A smaller area can work with a device that is smaller than the heatsink and meets other compatibility criteria.
- Air Vents: If the device has a built-in air cooling system, then the device’s vent locations and their direction of airflow needs to be considered, such as the following: 1) The device’s vents should not be covered by the heatsink’s coupling area. 2) The device’s hot exhaust vents should not blow directly onto the heatsink.
- Fit w/ Dock Supports: The Dock Supports position the heatsink above the device’s bottom edge by approximately 0.430 inches.
- Fit w/ Stand Supports: The High/Low Stand Supports have four heatsink mounting options, and position the heatsink from the device’s front edge by approximately 2.700 inches for position 1, 2.150 inches for position 2, 1.600 inches for position 3, and 1.050 inches for position 4.
Testing
TESTING
SVALT model approximate performance comparison, graphic rendering.
The Mx product line was designed to exceed all prior models with extreme cooling capabilities. The Mx's massive thermally conductive heatsink silently pulls heat from the laptop to help reduce laptop temperatures and quiet laptop built-in fans. The Mx’s optional fan cooling system helps tackle extra high-intensity and long-duration workloads.
Test Results
SVALT product cooling and audio performance shown in the graph above is approximate and based on a wide range of averaged and normalized testing. SVALT conducts a variety of tests through conceptual research, product development and final production proving phases. Test results are meant to provide a more general understanding of built-in laptop cooling systems and how they respond to supplemental cooling. Actual results vary depending on a SVALT product’s configuration, fan, fan speed setting, laptop model, laptop configuration, laptop operation, workstation setup, external monitor setup, and overall testing conditions.
Test Laptop Operation
Mx tests conducted with the laptop in closed-screen operation while connected to a single low-resolution external monitor. Comparison tests conducted with the screen open and without an external monitor for high and low stand models.
- As a general condition for all laptop models, adding a high-resolution external monitors and/or multiple external monitors will increase demand on the laptop and generate more heat. Demand and heat generation can be reduced by using only the laptop’s built-in display, or by closing the built-in display and connected to a single low resolution external monitor.
- As a general condition for 2021+ MacBook Pro, the laptop runs cooler when in closed-screen operation and connected to a single low-resolution external monitor as compared to using a single high-resolution monitor, multiple monitors, or running in open-screen operation. As a result of the 2021+ MacBook Pro's back edge hinge venting design, these laptops are among a small group of laptops that do not see a large reduction in temperatures when the screen is open, or conversely, are particularly capable when running in clamshell mode.
Mx tests conducted with multiple Mx model configurations.
- As a general note, results were more similar than dissimilar between the different Mx model configurations. When selecting a Mx model, it is recommended to select a model based on a desired workstation setup, such as the dock supports to position the laptop upright with screen closed and moved aside to free up desk space, the high stand supports to use the built-in display and have it raised higher for improved viewing ergonomics, or the low stand supports to have a low-profile setup with the screen closed or with the screen open to type directly on the laptop keyboard.
- Silent heatsink cooling is approximately consistent across the three side supports
- Fan active airflow cooling with the heatsink is approximately consistent across the 140mm bolt-on and 80mm Fx separate fan cooling system configurations.
- The following slight differences in cooling between side support and fan system configurations were observed:
- For all laptops and devices, the low and high stand supports have a near horizontal laptop support orientation, which allows the weight of the laptop to press down onto the heatsink’s conductive coupling plate, which in turn increases conductive heat transfer between the laptop and heatsink.
- For all laptops and devices, the 140mm fan's larger size allows the fan to generate slightly more airflow for a given amount of noise generation. The 140mm fan's larger size also allows the fan to span the full width of the heatsink and nearly span the full length, which moves more cooling air over/through the heatsink cooling fins and removes more heat from the heatsink.
- For the 2021+ MacBook Pro and other laptops that include a center intake vent along the back/hinge edge, the low stand supports with FxB22 Cooling Fan provides slightly more cooling because the low stand supports have increased heatsink conductive coupling, and because the low stand positions the laptop’s center intake vent so that the Fx Cooling Fan can simultaneously cool the heatsink and drive air into the laptop for direct internal processor cooling.
Mx tests conducted per SVALT’s testing guidelines that control testing conditions.
See Performance page and Testing Guide page to learn more.
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