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I recently upgraded my house to 10 Gb/s ethernet, and I discovered that high-speed networking equipment runs very hot. One of my Thunderbolt ethernet adapters kept overheating. I started looking into other adapters that might work, but I found Amazon reviews for nearly all of them that mentioned overheating. Apparently it's a common problem with 10 Gb/s ethernet adapters.
Then someone in one of the reviews mentioned AC Infinity fans as a solution. I decided to buy the AC Infinity Controller 2 along with a 140mm fan. Wow this works great! I placed the fan next to my Thunderbolt ethernet adapter, and attached the AC Infinity temperature probe to the top of the adapter with some thermal tape. Now the fan turns on whenever the adapter reaches 90 degrees. I have the fan set to the lowest setting, and it's so quiet that I can't tell when it's running. I'm very sensitive to sound, and this doesn't bother me at all. However, it lowers the temperature quickly. What a perfect solution!
Anyway, if you have hot electronics on your desk that need cooling, this is a perfect solution! It fits well with our furniture setup. It fits perfectly in our space.
If you don't like cords hanging from your mount and want a clean look, this is a great option. It is a bit of a pain to install, but it is well worth the time and effort. Once installed, you can hide all your cords, adaptors, and even your cable box (if small enough). There are cut outs for 2 outlet boxes, so you could have 4 power outlets and 4 USB connectors (with USB outets installed). This gives a very clean and professional look. It fits well with our furniture setup. Assembly was straightforward.
This item was easy to put together and exactly what we needed. We are using it as a TV stand in a small bedroom. The height is perfect and the bottom shelf is great for additional storage. It doesn't crowd up the room. It fits well with our furniture setup.