CONTENTS

Mx modular system component map view, rendering.

• 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 Wood Side Supports (Dock, Stand High or Stand Low Supports) for the Mx Modular Heatsink Cooling System. Bamboo material with either a lighter natural or a darker amber color. Non-slip pads installed on each side support. Note orders with multiple side supports include additional sets of side supports per order configuration.
  
  
• 4 x SVALT Leveling Pads the Mx Wood Side Supports.
  
  
• 9 x #10-32 1-1/4 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 3/4-inch long black flat head hex drive fasteners for cable management assembly with wood side supports (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

MxDW back and side views, rendering.

• Product Side to Side: 7.2 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 5.8 inches.
• Product Top to Bottom: 8.1 inches.
• Product Weight: 4.5 lbs, 5.0 lbs w/ 140mm fan.
• Shipping Weight: coming soon.

MxSW-hi back and side views, rendering.

• Product Side to Side: 7.2 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 10.0 to 10.2 inches depending on heatsink position.
• Product Top to Bottom: 6.2 to 6.4 inches depending on heatsink position.
• Product Weight: 4.9 lbs, 5.5 lbs w/ 140mm fan.
• Shipping Weight: coming soon.

MxSW-lo back and side views, rendering.

• Product Side to Side: 7.2 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 10.1 to 10.3 inches depending on heatsink position.
• Product Top to Bottom: 3.1 to 3.2 inches depending on heatsink position.
• Product Weight: 4.6 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: coming soon.

• Shipping Weight: Adding multiple side supports to an order will increase shipping weights.

140mm FANS

MxDW and MxSW-hi w/ 140mm fan back views, rendering.

The 140mm fan cooling systems are compatible with the dock supports (DW) and stand high supports (SW-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

MxDW and MxSW-lo w/ Fx 80mm fan back views, rendering.

The 80mm fan cooling systems are compatible with dock supports (DW) and stand low supports (SW-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.

WOOD MATERIAL

• Material: 100% bamboo. 1/2 inch thick. Edge / vertical bamboo plywood with three bamboo ply layers.
  
  
• Manufacturer: Plyboo by Smith & Fong Company.
  
  
• Grain: Bamboo strips are laminated together with the 1/4” edges of the strips showing on the surface creating a “pin stripe” surface. The bamboo material is orientated in the side support parts so that bamboo grain is parallel with the product bottom and the desk surface.
  
  
• Color: Available with either a lighter natural or a darker amber color produced by caramelizing the sugars that are in the bamboo during the manufacturing process.
  
  
• Finish: Unfinished flat face and edge surfaces. The material is not sealed or coated, and is left with a more “natural” appearance. Customers can choose to use a wood finish such as linseed oil. Note that any surface treatment can change the material appearance, and take care to avoid exposing pad adhesive to a customer applied surface treatment as it could result in adhesion failure.
  
  
• Sustainability: Bamboo is a strong, durable, fast-growing, rapidly-renewable and biodegradable material that is considered a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional hardwoods. Plywood is typically a stronger, more durable and more stable product that allows for improved CNC router milling manufacturability. From manufacture: Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® Certified 100%) Pure Bamboo and Soy-based formaldehyde-free binders. ULEF Ultra Low Emitting Formaldehyde. IEQc4.4 Low-Emitting Materials. MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials. MRc7 Certified Wood.
  
  
• Maintenance Care: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth, and add a mild dish soap if needed. Note to take care to avoid exposing pad adhesive to moisture.
  
  
• Variation: As a plant grown material, there can be variations within an individual part and between parts, which can include changes in color tone (warmer or cooler), color tint (darker or lighter), changes in texture (smoother or rougher), and elements such as knots and small material voids. As a result of variability in material appearance, material sourcing and material availability, the material used for each customer order is subject to change. Product photos are approximate representations of each material type. Material details will be changed and/or updated here in Wood Material Tech Pecs as soon as possible.
• Learn More: See plyboo bamboo plywood manufacture product page.
  
  

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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 types and two material types.
  
  
• Fan active airflow cooling with the heatsink is approximately consistent across the 140mm bolt-on fan and 80mm Fx separate fan configurations.
  
  
• The following slight differences in cooling between side support and fan cooling 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 most laptops and devices, the aluminum supports have a thinner 0.300 inch thickness compared to 0.500 inch wood support thickness. The thinner aluminum supports have a slight improvement in cooling airflow compared to the thicker wood supports.
  
  
• For the 2021+ MacBook Pro and other laptops that include a center intake vent along the back/hinge edge, the aluminum low stand supports with FxB22 Cooling Fan provides slightly more cooling because the low stand supports have increased heatsink conductive coupling, because the aluminum supports have less thickness, 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.
  
  
• For the 2022+ MacBook Air and other laptops that do not include a center intake vent along the back/hinge edge, the aluminum high stand supports with 140mm bolt-on fan provides slightly more cooling because the high stand supports have increased heatsink conductive coupling, because the aluminum supports have less thickness, and because the high stand raises up the heatsink so that an enormous 140mm fan can quietly and efficiently cool the heatsink.
  
  

Mx tests conducted per SVALT’s testing guidelines that control testing conditions.

See Performance page and Testing Guide page to learn more.