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Upgraded my under-desk computer system, and it was getting warm under there. This had always been a minor problem in the past, but upgraded CPU and a massive GPU required a way to get the heat the computer was successfully exhausting under the desk, to somewhere else as fast as possible.
Just remember that you will absolutely need to cut a hole in the installation surface, at least for the fan. I'm actually 3D designing and printing a simple enclosure for the controller, so it can sit on my desk. It's perfect!
I'm very good at tech, but I am not exceptionally handy. Cutting the hole in the back of my desk was a pain. But it was so worth it! With the computer up and idling, I'm seeing a 3-5?C difference with the system in smart mode. Anything below...75?F?...and the fans are off. Automatically! Out of the box, it's set to be at max fans when you reach 85?F, which is perfect for my application. By the time the computer is running hot, the AC Infinity fan system is already in full gear at 100% fans.
When the fans are at 100%, because I reversed them (exhaust versus intake), they are a little louder than when they're in the factory stock position (intake). But it's on-par with the 10 fans inside of my PC, so we're good. If they ever release an upgrade to this system, which has more powerful and quieter fans, I'll probably do that.
But for now? Perfect!
Once I got the fans installed in the desk, and the cables routed where I needed them to be, the system simply "just works."
You can set it to Alarm, which is probably fine, but I prefer Smart mode. I do wonder if Alarm is basically Smart but with the Alarm enabled. Might be nice to have a "top end" temperature I can set, where it beeps or something. But I don't want to give up the Smart mode where they turn off.
The packaging was awesome, with serial numbers on the outside of the box, so I don't have to remove the installed fan to get the serial number if I ever need it. Everything arrived in perfect condition, with a plastic cover for the controller screen, a fantastic manual, and AWESOME plastic templates for both the controller and the fan unit itself. Made drawing the hole on the desk as easy as tape and a magic marker.
I'm VERY picky about the things that I buy, and I have to say that this is like the iPhone of the exhaust fan world. Solid metal fronts, high density plastic backs, and cables that are the perfect length for most applications. I can't imagine a better fan solution for what I needed it for. And, as fans die eventually (did I mention it has dual-bearing fans, which are rated for 67,000 hours!?), I can't wait to eventually buy the next generation of fan system from this company.
If you need a way to move air, at 104 CFM, from one place to another, inside a cabinet, or under a desk, as long as you can cut a hole, this is the product for you! The storage and design are exactly what we needed. The quality really stands out.
Very easy installation. Sleek design for a soundbar. Makes a bedroom or small living room look like a 5 star hotel. Nice !!!! The storage and design are exactly what we needed. Very happy with the purchase overall.
