The ultra-quiet AIRPLATE S3 fan system is designed to cool home theatres, entertainment centres, and audio video cabinets. Features a speed controller and 6 foot power cord. Included fans use a custom motor engineered to minimise noise during speed variations.
The ultra-quiet AIRPLATE S3 fan system is designed to cool home theatres, entertainment centres, and audio video cabinets. Features a speed controller and 6 foot power cord. Included fans use a custom motor engineered to minimise noise during speed variations.
The ultra-quiet AIRPLATE S3 fan system is designed to cool home theatres, entertainment centres, and audio video cabinets. Features a speed controller and 6 foot power cord. Included fans use a custom motor engineered to minimise noise during speed variations.
The ultra-quiet AIRPLATE S3 fan system is designed to cool home theatres, entertainment centres, and audio video cabinets. Features a speed controller and 6 foot power cord. Included fans use a custom motor engineered to minimise noise during speed variations.
Last updated at 06/09/2026 06:39:45
AC Infinity AIRPLATE S3 Quiet Cooling Fan System 6 with Speed Control for Home Theater AV Cabinets
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AC Infinity Airplate S3 120mm 52 CFM Cabinet Cooler
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AC Infinity - AIRPLATE S3 - Cabinet Cooling Fan System 6 Inch
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I just got done playing 3 hrs of Playstation with the entertainment center door closed. I set up the fan so it would blow the hot air out of the back of the entertainment center. Although a little warm, it is no were near as hot as it was when I didn't have the fan. When I first played, the PS3's fans was roaring so loud, and the red light was blinking, that I thought the PS3 was going implode. Took me about 30-45 min to install....really easy. It comes with a template to mark the holes and inner cut out....life saver. I would recommend using masking tape over where you are going to cut so the wood doesn't splinter, especially if it is thin particle board. I would put the tape on the inside and outside. The fan is plugged into the USB port and turns off/on when the ... MoreI just got done playing 3 hrs of Playstation with the entertainment center door closed. I set up the fan so it would blow the hot air out of the back of the entertainment center. Although a little warm, it is no were near as hot as it was when I didn't have the fan. When I first played, the PS3's fans was roaring so loud, and the red light was blinking, that I thought the PS3 was going implode. Took me about 30-45 min to install....really easy. It comes with a template to mark the holes and inner cut out....life saver. I would recommend using masking tape over where you are going to cut so the wood doesn't splinter, especially if it is thin particle board. I would put the tape on the inside and outside. The fan is plugged into the USB port and turns off/on when the PS3 is off/on. I can barely hear the fan when it is silent in the room, but it could be the PS3 as well. I am glad I went with the 120 mm, as I think the 80 would have been too small. I would buy another if I need too.
originally posted on AC Infinity
For some reason, I was under the assumption that this fan would suck the hot air from the AV cabinet out, but it actually take the cooler air and blows it into the cabinet. I'm honestly not sure which way would be better.I have this installed in an Ikea glass door book shelf that I am using as a computer / server / hard drive rack in our office. I wasn't necessarily having a heat issue before I installed the fan, but with all the expensive equipment I had running, I figured it couldn't hurt to try to help drop it a few degrees. And I guess that's about all this fan does. It's pretty quiet, and honestly doesn't seem to move that much air. I have to put my hand right in front of it to even feel the cool breeze of the outside air being pulled in. That being said, ... MoreFor some reason, I was under the assumption that this fan would suck the hot air from the AV cabinet out, but it actually take the cooler air and blows it into the cabinet. I'm honestly not sure which way would be better.I have this installed in an Ikea glass door book shelf that I am using as a computer / server / hard drive rack in our office. I wasn't necessarily having a heat issue before I installed the fan, but with all the expensive equipment I had running, I figured it couldn't hurt to try to help drop it a few degrees. And I guess that's about all this fan does. It's pretty quiet, and honestly doesn't seem to move that much air. I have to put my hand right in front of it to even feel the cool breeze of the outside air being pulled in. That being said, checking the temperature sensors on my NAS, everything stays in the green, so it's definitely not hurting anything. I just don't know how much good it's doing.Aesthetically, it looks great. Because I'm using it in a glass door cabinet, I wanted to make sure it didn't look like a 10 cent piece of plastic junk stuck to the back on my shelf. This fan has a beautiful black brushed aluminum face, so it looks very clean.
originally posted on AC Infinity
EDIT: Below is my original review. My fan had an annoying pitched hum to it. I thought possibly an electrical hum. I had originally given it 3 stars because I could not get past the sound while watching TV. I thought about it. No matter how good a fan, balance is the key. When I installed, I used a driver bit one step smaller than suggested. The hole cut for the fan was perfect. It fit well and not too snug on any corner. I then inserted the screws, they went in rough, the hole was tight. I had one corner where my screw hole was off center. I muscled it in and tightened all the nuts. This was the mistake- this was the cause of the noise and audible hum. I removed the fan, used the size bit they suggested to open up the existing holes and the screws inserted nicely. ... MoreEDIT: Below is my original review. My fan had an annoying pitched hum to it. I thought possibly an electrical hum. I had originally given it 3 stars because I could not get past the sound while watching TV. I thought about it. No matter how good a fan, balance is the key. When I installed, I used a driver bit one step smaller than suggested. The hole cut for the fan was perfect. It fit well and not too snug on any corner. I then inserted the screws, they went in rough, the hole was tight. I had one corner where my screw hole was off center. I muscled it in and tightened all the nuts. This was the mistake- this was the cause of the noise and audible hum. I removed the fan, used the size bit they suggested to open up the existing holes and the screws inserted nicely. I only hand tightened the nuts. I turned the fan on and immediately noticed a difference. After a few days, what noise there was was gone- it self balanced because it had the freedom to do so.**I now give this product 5 stars. It has good build quality, is sharp looking with the black brushed aluminum finish, the honeycomb fan screen is a nice and good looking touch. My wife was very hesitant to allow me to cut a hole in our beautiful Entertainment Center. She even thinks it looks good :) .I do still caution people to check the direction of the fan when installing. Mine was reversed for my needs. Simply use a lighter and see which side draws the flame in to determine the direction.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I purchased this Fan and Assembly for my Entertainment Center. I was completely impressed with the quality and the finish of the fan cover. My components are contained inside the center with glass pained doors. Needless to say, it gets quite hot in there. I mounted this fan top down on the horizontal section where my Tv sits. The hole is on the top right and exhausts for the electronics below. When I first mounted this, I was concerned about the air flow. I put my hand above and below and was not sure which way the air was flowing. I used a lighter and drew it near the top, it got sucked in. The fan was backwards for my needs. I caution others who have stated the airflow is low to be sure there fan is in-taking/out-taking the right direction. Easy way to tell is to use a lighter.I gave this item 3 stars because it is obviously louder than I thought. The noise is rated at 23 dba. I have pc fans whose dba rating is both higher and lower and they seem quieter. The noticeable volume level does not seem to be the fan rpm and rotation, it is more an audible higher pitched hum- possible electrical hum? This Hum is certainly higher than 23 dba. If it is an electrical hum, is there any way correct this issue?The physical quality of the product is outstanding. It is just a shame that the humming is there, it is hard to get past and ignore. I have had it installed for several days now. My thoughts were I would grow used to it and less sensitive. I have absolutely not grown comfortable with it. I have already started researching to replace the fan from a reputable pc cooling manufacturer such as Artic Cooling, Cooler Master, Cougar, Enermax, Evercool, Thermaltake... etc. The problem is, there are very few USB 120mm Fans out there. Also, most fans run 12v or similar, USB can only output 5v's. So to purchase a replacement fan and try to convert it to 5v USB plus an USB ACDC adapter means the new fan will not run at intended rpm's changing CFM and DBA (and that doesn't count the watts, which completely throw me). At least that is what I understand from my research.In Summary --> Good build quality, bad significant Hum (electrical?) probably from a low quality USB ACDC Adapter.
| Bearings | Dual Ball |
| Total Dimensions | 16.0 x 16.0 x 3.3 cm (6.30 x 6.30 x 1.30 in.) |
| Backside Enclosure Dimensions | 12.4 x 12.4 cm (4.88 X 4.88 in.) |
| Required Mounting Hole | 12.8 x 12.8 cm (5.04 x 5.04 in.) |
| Hole to Hole Distance | 14.1 x 14.1 cm (5.55 x 5.55 in.) |
AC Infinity AIRPLATE S3 Quiet Cooling Fan System 6 with Speed Control for Home Theater AV Cabinets
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AC Infinity Airplate S3 120mm 52 CFM Cabinet Cooler
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AC Infinity - AIRPLATE S3 - Cabinet Cooling Fan System 6 Inch
Delivery $15
I just got done playing 3 hrs of Playstation with the entertainment center door closed. I set up the fan so it would blow the hot air out of the back of the entertainment center. Although a little warm, it is no were near as hot as it was when I didn't have the fan. When I first played, the PS3's fans was roaring so loud, and the red light was blinking, that I thought the PS3 was going implode. Took me about 30-45 min to install....really easy. It comes with a template to mark the holes and inner cut out....life saver. I would recommend using masking tape over where you are going to cut so the wood doesn't splinter, especially if it is thin particle board. I would put the tape on the inside and outside. The fan is plugged into the USB port and turns off/on when the ... MoreI just got done playing 3 hrs of Playstation with the entertainment center door closed. I set up the fan so it would blow the hot air out of the back of the entertainment center. Although a little warm, it is no were near as hot as it was when I didn't have the fan. When I first played, the PS3's fans was roaring so loud, and the red light was blinking, that I thought the PS3 was going implode. Took me about 30-45 min to install....really easy. It comes with a template to mark the holes and inner cut out....life saver. I would recommend using masking tape over where you are going to cut so the wood doesn't splinter, especially if it is thin particle board. I would put the tape on the inside and outside. The fan is plugged into the USB port and turns off/on when the PS3 is off/on. I can barely hear the fan when it is silent in the room, but it could be the PS3 as well. I am glad I went with the 120 mm, as I think the 80 would have been too small. I would buy another if I need too.
For some reason, I was under the assumption that this fan would suck the hot air from the AV cabinet out, but it actually take the cooler air and blows it into the cabinet. I'm honestly not sure which way would be better.I have this installed in an Ikea glass door book shelf that I am using as a computer / server / hard drive rack in our office. I wasn't necessarily having a heat issue before I installed the fan, but with all the expensive equipment I had running, I figured it couldn't hurt to try to help drop it a few degrees. And I guess that's about all this fan does. It's pretty quiet, and honestly doesn't seem to move that much air. I have to put my hand right in front of it to even feel the cool breeze of the outside air being pulled in. That being said, ... MoreFor some reason, I was under the assumption that this fan would suck the hot air from the AV cabinet out, but it actually take the cooler air and blows it into the cabinet. I'm honestly not sure which way would be better.I have this installed in an Ikea glass door book shelf that I am using as a computer / server / hard drive rack in our office. I wasn't necessarily having a heat issue before I installed the fan, but with all the expensive equipment I had running, I figured it couldn't hurt to try to help drop it a few degrees. And I guess that's about all this fan does. It's pretty quiet, and honestly doesn't seem to move that much air. I have to put my hand right in front of it to even feel the cool breeze of the outside air being pulled in. That being said, checking the temperature sensors on my NAS, everything stays in the green, so it's definitely not hurting anything. I just don't know how much good it's doing.Aesthetically, it looks great. Because I'm using it in a glass door cabinet, I wanted to make sure it didn't look like a 10 cent piece of plastic junk stuck to the back on my shelf. This fan has a beautiful black brushed aluminum face, so it looks very clean.
EDIT: Below is my original review. My fan had an annoying pitched hum to it. I thought possibly an electrical hum. I had originally given it 3 stars because I could not get past the sound while watching TV. I thought about it. No matter how good a fan, balance is the key. When I installed, I used a driver bit one step smaller than suggested. The hole cut for the fan was perfect. It fit well and not too snug on any corner. I then inserted the screws, they went in rough, the hole was tight. I had one corner where my screw hole was off center. I muscled it in and tightened all the nuts. This was the mistake- this was the cause of the noise and audible hum. I removed the fan, used the size bit they suggested to open up the existing holes and the screws inserted nicely. ... MoreEDIT: Below is my original review. My fan had an annoying pitched hum to it. I thought possibly an electrical hum. I had originally given it 3 stars because I could not get past the sound while watching TV. I thought about it. No matter how good a fan, balance is the key. When I installed, I used a driver bit one step smaller than suggested. The hole cut for the fan was perfect. It fit well and not too snug on any corner. I then inserted the screws, they went in rough, the hole was tight. I had one corner where my screw hole was off center. I muscled it in and tightened all the nuts. This was the mistake- this was the cause of the noise and audible hum. I removed the fan, used the size bit they suggested to open up the existing holes and the screws inserted nicely. I only hand tightened the nuts. I turned the fan on and immediately noticed a difference. After a few days, what noise there was was gone- it self balanced because it had the freedom to do so.**I now give this product 5 stars. It has good build quality, is sharp looking with the black brushed aluminum finish, the honeycomb fan screen is a nice and good looking touch. My wife was very hesitant to allow me to cut a hole in our beautiful Entertainment Center. She even thinks it looks good :) .I do still caution people to check the direction of the fan when installing. Mine was reversed for my needs. Simply use a lighter and see which side draws the flame in to determine the direction.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I purchased this Fan and Assembly for my Entertainment Center. I was completely impressed with the quality and the finish of the fan cover. My components are contained inside the center with glass pained doors. Needless to say, it gets quite hot in there. I mounted this fan top down on the horizontal section where my Tv sits. The hole is on the top right and exhausts for the electronics below. When I first mounted this, I was concerned about the air flow. I put my hand above and below and was not sure which way the air was flowing. I used a lighter and drew it near the top, it got sucked in. The fan was backwards for my needs. I caution others who have stated the airflow is low to be sure there fan is in-taking/out-taking the right direction. Easy way to tell is to use a lighter.I gave this item 3 stars because it is obviously louder than I thought. The noise is rated at 23 dba. I have pc fans whose dba rating is both higher and lower and they seem quieter. The noticeable volume level does not seem to be the fan rpm and rotation, it is more an audible higher pitched hum- possible electrical hum? This Hum is certainly higher than 23 dba. If it is an electrical hum, is there any way correct this issue?The physical quality of the product is outstanding. It is just a shame that the humming is there, it is hard to get past and ignore. I have had it installed for several days now. My thoughts were I would grow used to it and less sensitive. I have absolutely not grown comfortable with it. I have already started researching to replace the fan from a reputable pc cooling manufacturer such as Artic Cooling, Cooler Master, Cougar, Enermax, Evercool, Thermaltake... etc. The problem is, there are very few USB 120mm Fans out there. Also, most fans run 12v or similar, USB can only output 5v's. So to purchase a replacement fan and try to convert it to 5v USB plus an USB ACDC adapter means the new fan will not run at intended rpm's changing CFM and DBA (and that doesn't count the watts, which completely throw me). At least that is what I understand from my research.In Summary --> Good build quality, bad significant Hum (electrical?) probably from a low quality USB ACDC Adapter.
I purchased 1 of these and 2 of the smaller 80mm fans for my cabinet/TV stand. Not sure what other posters are talking about, but these fans are extremely quiet. So quiet that I had to do a double take to make sure the blades were spinning around when I first turned them on. I purchased these to cool down my stereo receiver that sits inside one of those TV stands with shelves and glass doors. The stand has small holes in the back to insert the cables that connect to the receiver and other appliances. This I don't think would be enough.Lucky for me the back of the TV stand was made out of hard card board so it was relatively easy to cut the holes for the fans. I cut out a large hole for the heat sink on the back of the receiver . I placed the 2 80mm fans in front of ... MoreI purchased 1 of these and 2 of the smaller 80mm fans for my cabinet/TV stand. Not sure what other posters are talking about, but these fans are extremely quiet. So quiet that I had to do a double take to make sure the blades were spinning around when I first turned them on. I purchased these to cool down my stereo receiver that sits inside one of those TV stands with shelves and glass doors. The stand has small holes in the back to insert the cables that connect to the receiver and other appliances. This I don't think would be enough.Lucky for me the back of the TV stand was made out of hard card board so it was relatively easy to cut the holes for the fans. I cut out a large hole for the heat sink on the back of the receiver . I placed the 2 80mm fans in front of that hole to Push air into the back of the receiver. I then cut a smaller hole close to the top of the shelf for the 120mm fan to Pull the hot air out of the cabinet. The whole thing took less than hour to complete. The only thing I need now is one of those remote control AC plugs so I don't have to get up and turn the fans on/off manually like I am doing now. I am very happy with this purchase since excess heat is the #1 cause of electronic equipment failure.
I bought this fan to cool a cabinet that has a desktop PC in it. It was being installed in high-end custom cabinetry, so appearance mattered. When I opened the fan, I was immediately impressed that it contained everything I needed. It didn't just include the fan, screws and power supply, but it had a handy template to cut the correct opening. I looked at a lot of fans, and most didn't even include screws or a power supply, and they tended to look cheap. This fan sits in a square hole in the side of my cabinet, and with its thickness, it sits nicely in a standard 3/4" cabinet panel. It has a really nice-looking grill that overlaps the opening slightly, so it looks great on the outside of the cabinet. With it sitting in a square hole, though, it looks great from the ... MoreI bought this fan to cool a cabinet that has a desktop PC in it. It was being installed in high-end custom cabinetry, so appearance mattered. When I opened the fan, I was immediately impressed that it contained everything I needed. It didn't just include the fan, screws and power supply, but it had a handy template to cut the correct opening. I looked at a lot of fans, and most didn't even include screws or a power supply, and they tended to look cheap. This fan sits in a square hole in the side of my cabinet, and with its thickness, it sits nicely in a standard 3/4" cabinet panel. It has a really nice-looking grill that overlaps the opening slightly, so it looks great on the outside of the cabinet. With it sitting in a square hole, though, it looks great from the inside of the cabinet as well. Add to that the fact that it does a great job of keeping the cabinet cool despite a fairly hot-running workstation inside, and you have an awesome product. All in all, this was the perfect fan for what I was trying to accomplish. The only recommendation I have would be to make the template adhesive, so it would stay in place by itself while you marked your opening. That's not even really a complaint, just the only thing I could come up with that would improve this excellent product.
Our cable company recently replaced the cable tv box. Since then, it frequently shut down from overheating. The entertainment center contains a TV, VCR, DVD player, Roku, internet/phone modem, and cable tv box. The inside of the cabinet was VERY warm. This morning, I installed the new AC Infinity fan. The box included the fan assembly, AC adapter, four screws, 4 nuts, and a template. Using the template, i traced the inside outline and marked the screw holes. Used a small saber saw to make the cutout and drilled four holes. The fan slid in easily and was secured wit the four screws and nuts. Plugged the AC adapter into the outlet on the back of the cable tv box. Within minutes, the cabinet cooled and the cable tv box went from "hot" to "warm". I shut off everything ... MoreOur cable company recently replaced the cable tv box. Since then, it frequently shut down from overheating. The entertainment center contains a TV, VCR, DVD player, Roku, internet/phone modem, and cable tv box. The inside of the cabinet was VERY warm. This morning, I installed the new AC Infinity fan. The box included the fan assembly, AC adapter, four screws, 4 nuts, and a template. Using the template, i traced the inside outline and marked the screw holes. Used a small saber saw to make the cutout and drilled four holes. The fan slid in easily and was secured wit the four screws and nuts. Plugged the AC adapter into the outlet on the back of the cable tv box. Within minutes, the cabinet cooled and the cable tv box went from "hot" to "warm". I shut off everything in the house, except the fan, and put in my hearing aids. I cannot hear this fan. We are very happy!
Over the holidays I decided to treat myself to a new Blu-Ray DVD player as the one it was replacing was becoming picky and after 8-years, I cannot complain. It also gave me the excuse to revamp my stereo equipment and tidy things up as well. Long story short is that I have a receiver, cable box, DVD player, Bluetooth receiver, IR repeater, and a HDMI matrix switch all in a single area in our entertainment center and while setting up the new DVD player (which also has streaming media content) it started to act lethargic. With that I tried the cable box and it started to get buggy too, so I was not sure at first what was wrong, but after physically going over to it--- it was way too warm inside.Two things I did resolved the heat issue. First was that I installed at ... MoreOver the holidays I decided to treat myself to a new Blu-Ray DVD player as the one it was replacing was becoming picky and after 8-years, I cannot complain. It also gave me the excuse to revamp my stereo equipment and tidy things up as well. Long story short is that I have a receiver, cable box, DVD player, Bluetooth receiver, IR repeater, and a HDMI matrix switch all in a single area in our entertainment center and while setting up the new DVD player (which also has streaming media content) it started to act lethargic. With that I tried the cable box and it started to get buggy too, so I was not sure at first what was wrong, but after physically going over to it--- it was way too warm inside.Two things I did resolved the heat issue. First was that I installed at least 1/4-1/2" feet on the stacked equipment. It seems as though some did not have feet and there was simply not enough ventilation. I could have left the door open, but I did not want to do that, so I purchased one of these fans that whenever I turn on my receiver (the biggest heat producer) that it comes on. Since I vented it out the back of the entertainment center and that the door is closed--- it is whisper quiet.Now the cabinet is very close to room temperature and all of the weirdness that I had has never resurfaced.
Bought this solidly built fan kit to cut down on heat build up inside an A/V equipment cabinet that houses a 5.1 receiver and DVD player. Ordered using standard (free) shipping and received in 3 days, Unit is well packaged with good instructions for mounting. Clear plastic template for cutting the mounting hole and drilling the mounting screw holes is included-- a thoughtful touch.Installation was straight forward. I mounted the fan near the top back of the cabinet facing out to pull the hot air out. Existing openings allow the fan to pull cool air in from the front/bottom of cabinet. If the cabinet was sealed tighter, I would buy a 2nd kit, use the USB daisy chain to power it, and mount it facing in on the bottom of the cabinet to really move some air through.The ... MoreBought this solidly built fan kit to cut down on heat build up inside an A/V equipment cabinet that houses a 5.1 receiver and DVD player. Ordered using standard (free) shipping and received in 3 days, Unit is well packaged with good instructions for mounting. Clear plastic template for cutting the mounting hole and drilling the mounting screw holes is included-- a thoughtful touch.Installation was straight forward. I mounted the fan near the top back of the cabinet facing out to pull the hot air out. Existing openings allow the fan to pull cool air in from the front/bottom of cabinet. If the cabinet was sealed tighter, I would buy a 2nd kit, use the USB daisy chain to power it, and mount it facing in on the bottom of the cabinet to really move some air through.The only challenge was installing by myself: How to turn a screwdriver on mounting screws outside the cabinet at the same time as holding a pair of pliers on the mounting screw nuts on the inside of the cabinet?! A pair of vise grips locked on the nuts held them in place so I could tighten the screws from outside, thankfully. Otherwise, you may need a 2nd person for a few minutes.Fan can be powered either by USB or AC power. Fan also has a 2nd, short USB "dongle" for daisy-chaining additional fans: Another thoughtful idea. I plugged the fan into the switched AC outlet on my receiver, so the fan starts automatically when the receiver is powered up. Fan also has an easily removed foam filter. Kudos for a well thought out, well built unit.Most importantly, the fan keeps things cool-- even with both the receiver and DVD player running. With the sound off on the receiver, I can just about hear the fan if I put my head right by the open cabinet door. With the doors closed and with the sound on, there is no discernable noise from the fan. I'll be buying another for cooling a computer enclosed in a cabinet in my office. Highly recommended.
Our media cabinet is small, but jammed with equipment (TiVo, BluRay player, UPS, two iOmega ix2-200 NAS, and a gigabit switch) that generate a lot of heat. The temperature within ranged from 100-120oF (yes, that hot!). The ix2-200 internal fans, which kick in at temperatures over 59oC, were constantly running at 1000-1500 rpm, and they reported an internal temperature of 60-65oC. The only ventilation in the cabinet was two 3-inch cutouts for cables near the bottom of the back panel - not very good to remove hot air passively.It may be coincidental, but about a month ago, our year-old TiVo had a drive failure. After replacing the TiVo drive, I decided to actively cool the cabinet with dual intake fans (near the bottom of the back panel) and one exhaust fan (top of ... MoreOur media cabinet is small, but jammed with equipment (TiVo, BluRay player, UPS, two iOmega ix2-200 NAS, and a gigabit switch) that generate a lot of heat. The temperature within ranged from 100-120oF (yes, that hot!). The ix2-200 internal fans, which kick in at temperatures over 59oC, were constantly running at 1000-1500 rpm, and they reported an internal temperature of 60-65oC. The only ventilation in the cabinet was two 3-inch cutouts for cables near the bottom of the back panel - not very good to remove hot air passively.It may be coincidental, but about a month ago, our year-old TiVo had a drive failure. After replacing the TiVo drive, I decided to actively cool the cabinet with dual intake fans (near the bottom of the back panel) and one exhaust fan (top of the back panel).The reviews for the AC Infinity fans were excellent, so I purchased one 120 mm fan for the exhaust (this product) and a dual AC Infinity 120 mm quiet fans for the intake. The fans were very simple to install (and look good after installation). The cutout mask provided made it easy to mark the back panel and a I used a dremel to make the cuts. Because our media cabinet is up against a well, I need to remove the fans from the inside to clean the filters. Therefore, rather than use the provided nuts and bolts to mount the fan, I used industrial strength velcro. I tried using nylon push rivets, but couldn't find ones in the right size that popped out relatively easily.The fans are very quiet. There is no speed control on them, but the specifications state they run at 1200 rpm. As provided by AC Infinity, the fans are configured to serve as intakes, but it is easy to reverse the direction of airflow - need to remove 8 nut/bolts.After one day, the fans seem to be working - the temperature in the cabinet is around 80oF. Hopefully, they will last .....
I don't often write reviews here on Amazon despite my rather extensive purchase history but this is the first product in a while that worked better than I expected (likely because I have high expectations). Everything needed is included in the package including the cutout jig that worked perfectly. There is ample length on the power cord and the option of using either an existing USB port or the provided power adapter is nice. I mounted this high on the back of my sealed oak and glass entertainment centers electronics cabinet with the fan blowing out. Prior to its installation I had measured temps in the cabinet in excess of 100 degrees (about 25 degrees above ambient air). Since the installation temps have dropped by about 20 degrees and usually run about 5 degrees ... MoreI don't often write reviews here on Amazon despite my rather extensive purchase history but this is the first product in a while that worked better than I expected (likely because I have high expectations). Everything needed is included in the package including the cutout jig that worked perfectly. There is ample length on the power cord and the option of using either an existing USB port or the provided power adapter is nice. I mounted this high on the back of my sealed oak and glass entertainment centers electronics cabinet with the fan blowing out. Prior to its installation I had measured temps in the cabinet in excess of 100 degrees (about 25 degrees above ambient air). Since the installation temps have dropped by about 20 degrees and usually run about 5 degrees above ambient air. I was able to power the fan off of a useless USB port on the back of my cable box with no fuss.I am considering a second one to mount in the bottom in a push-pull scenario to see if I can get even better temps.
| Bearings | Dual Ball |
| Total Dimensions | 16.0 x 16.0 x 3.3 cm (6.30 x 6.30 x 1.30 in.) |
| Backside Enclosure Dimensions | 12.4 x 12.4 cm (4.88 X 4.88 in.) |
| Required Mounting Hole | 12.8 x 12.8 cm (5.04 x 5.04 in.) |
| Hole to Hole Distance | 14.1 x 14.1 cm (5.55 x 5.55 in.) |
