Reddit reviews AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

I've got a couple of these mounted to the top, guiding hot air up and out of the rack. They are always-on and powered by the 360's rear USB port. There are some vents on the bottom and sides as well.

They get a bit warm. I just added a few fans to aid the circulation a bit in the cabinet. No issues.

These things were designed to run 24x7 with no additional cooling and I've honestly never even considered this except when orienting the monitor in a way that blocks the vents, like in TATE mode on some monitors. Not to sound like a jerk, but how can you say installing a fan is the best way to preserve a monitor without knowing if anyone has ever done it?
 
That being said, if I wanted to do this, I would probably attach a USB-powered fan or two (like these) to one ventilated side of the case and plug them directly into wall power with a USB power adapter because I don't like the idea of adding additional load to a PVM power supply that wasn't designed for it. Assuming the monitor had vents on top, I'd probably mount it up there using zip-ties through the holes and use it as an exhaust fan to pull warm air out.

Are the speakers not better off straight? Looks clean though. Nice start.

If you're worried about heat on your avr grab these and set them on top or even in the back then set them someone on middle power:

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Whoops. here ya go.

I agree with this.

I have some devices in a shelf, so to keep air flowing I got a pair of these guys setup:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just keeps air flowing. Great for what it is.

i have the Set and forget in my tower and i really love it. I had to add some fans to circulate the air. But now its PERFECT!!! I have the one made for tower humidors.

Looks like something like this.

I used these for my entertainment center behind my ps4 to allow better cooling and they work fantastically and move quite a bit of air quietly. You can also plug 6 in to one ac power brick because each pair comes with a male and female plug so you can connect multiple pairs of fans together.

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5ok7CbQMP1M71

PowerA Charging Station - 2 controllers, not little kid friendly, as it has a spring to load/unload the controller and kids will just pull it off. If the spring is in the incorrect position, it can be difficult to put the controller on charge.

Collective Minds PSVR Stand and Charging Station - 2 controllers, 2 move controllers, and 1 USB slot for headset or PSVR AIM controller.

PlayStation Platinum Headset - Went through 2 PS Gold headsets due to weak plastic frame. Platinums feel more sturdy. Haven't used too much to test durability. Great sound, but I am not an audiophobe.

PSVR AIM Controller - Got it bundled with Firewatch. Read that it felt good in hands. I thought it felt a little awkward, but definitely easy enough to use. Just have to get used to the button layout.

AC Infinity Fans - These are 80mm fans. It comes with 2 fans in parallel that are powered over USB. I don't use my PS4's USBs, because those are taken up with other accessories, so I have it attached to my surround sound receiver. One fan pulling air from the back of the Pro, and the other directing the fan out of the shelf area. I recommend these, as I've noticed the spin up on my Pro has significantly went down.

1. You can do it probably once a day, or once in the morning and once at night.
   
   
2. Yeah, 5ft at your pressure and temp is too short. I would drop the temp of the keezer, lower your pressure, and that should help.
   
   
3. Get a small fan. I have one like this from Amazon

I actually use one of these in my network rack as well as a top-mounted exhaust fan. I have an Anker 5p USB hub that powers one of my smart hubs and then 3 Pi's.

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-.2nDbNNNWC2X

Thanks!

I'm running a Ledgle Led Grow Light 300W Full Spectrum UV IR Plant Grow Lamp for Indoor Greenhouse Garden Plants Veg and Flowering in a couple of small storage containers I got from Home Depot. I have two fans drawing in air and one blowing air out;

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

and I used this mylar with spray adhesive;

CoolGrows 2 Mil Mylar Film High Reflective Greenhouse Covering silver Foil Sheets for Grow Tent (4x25 FT)

I'm going 18 hours on/6 hours off.

I have a small CO2 generator I made with a couple of mason jars running a tube to the input fan. I also am running a humidified on low since I live in a very dry area.

The soil is a combo of organic Miracle Grow and some perlite;

8 Quarts xGarden Horticultural Grade Premium Perlite - Coarse and Chunky

Check this out. 2 80mm fans that are powered by USB. THEY have speed control. High medium and low. Very quiet. Would be good to have outtake on high and intake on medium or low to create negative pressure for you filter if you plan on using one. Again, these fans are next to silent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498575226&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65#immersive-view_1498575239084

Get something like this & place them behind your PS4.  Granted I had to cut a hole in the back of our entertainment center to mount them but you can always just set them back there (depending on how your entertainment center situation is) and they will suck out the hot air as well as pull even more air into & through the console so you shouldn't hear it as often.


Since I did this I rarely hear my fan kick up besides it's "quiet" mode so it appears to be working well. 


I got these;


https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=sr_1_9_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525198959&sr=1-9-spons&keywords=usb+entertainment+center+fans&psc=1


You can either plug them in & control them or have them pull power from the console. 

Good luck on your grow. Here are the fans I got if you ever feel like switching up. Comes with 2 fans wired together with multiple speeds and a USB plug so you don't have to mess with electrical wiring


AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_vy5c6VmzQdPQ4

Where did you get the fan? I've used this in the past: https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/

I use it for my Android phones. Not as well thought out and cabled managed as your setup. Mine are Android phones placed on top of a fan like that but I don't have partitions figured out yet.

Here's an album with more pics https://imgur.com/a/v5x6h8m
Components

• 2 Deep hive bodies - Mine are 8frame and juuust fit a 5gal bucket. 10 frame will fit more comfortably
  
• 1 piece of foam insulation for the bottom and some pieces of wood to keep the bucket ~6in above the bottom for air circulation. Carboard for the top.
  
• Temperature Controller $17 - includes a thermometer. I set it at 100F
  
• [2 variable speed PC fans with US Connection] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0) $15 & an old USB charger - For circulating air in the chamber and keeping the temp more consistent throughout. I put one fan blowing on low across the bulb and the other sucking air from the top and sending it down. There are probably cheaper fans too.
  
• Outlet box, Outlet, & outlet Cover - I used a GFCI outlet for a bit of added safety.
  
• Lamp chord & 75w incandescent bulb & piece of tin foil - First I tried a 40w bulb but it wouldnt get the chamber above 90F. Foil is to put between the bulb and bucket to avoid a hot spot on the bucket.
  
• Some romex or old lamp/extension chords to cut up and wire together the controller, outlet box, and lamp
  
• Wood stirring paddle $10 - 5gal of honey is pretty hard to stir. This beast gets the job done
  
  lmk if I can help with the wiring or anything. It's pretty straightforward. Enjoy!

I had the same problem and found a solution. My bio cube is in my room over the garage, which is always warmer than the rest of the house. The biocube stayed at 81 all summer.

The solution is computer fans. I bought the one linked below, and fastened them on the outside of the upper back of the tank, against the holes. I used strips of Velcro, gluing one side of the Velcro to the fan, and the other to the tank. The Velcro then allowed for movement for the fans when I opened and closed the lid. One of the fans is blowing in and one is blowing out of the two holes.

This kept the temp a respectable 78 degrees. The constant evaporation did require more frequent water replacements, but it definitely does the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0

Well my ph is 5.6 as I'm using rainwater, I'm not sure wether to start adding nutes or not so im adding minuscule amounts with the water (too little and too watered down to measure). I currently have two output fans stacked one in front of the other (only temporary before I sort it out more) and no input fan yet.

The fans I'm using are :

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I6KKybDVKAY95

Something like this is probably easiest. Plug it right into the Synology’s USB ports or use an external AC adapter.

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/

I did something similar to what you're trying to do here but instead of such a big fan I bought what are essentially PC case fans and cut two square holes, on the back cover of the TV unit, that were just the right size for each of the fans and used weather foam sealing/stripping around the openings where the fans will rest on to help dampen the noise from the vibration. I made sure to have the fans blow the air OUT of the enclosure and put silicone furniture bumpers on the cabinet door to create a small gap for air to go into the enclosure from the front.

The fan you have in there will be way too loud. The ones I linked come in a pair, are a lot quieter, and only need one power supply so you can either use the USB cable and power adapter that comes with the fan set, or use one of the USB ports from the Xbox One system. I don't yet have an Xbox One to test whether or not the USB ports only power when the system is on or if they're powered on all the time. If the USB ports only power when the system is on, using one of the USB on the Xbox might be the better option because the fans will turn on when the system is powered on. Using the supplied power adapter that comes with the fans requires the fans to be turned on manually.

I hope this helps.

P.S. For the love of everything that is holy, please DO NOT have the air blow into the enclosure, you will give your Xbox One an early death.

[Here you go buddy] (https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498418258&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+av+fans)

I guess I was literally thinking lock/key...something like this

And for ventilation, something like this

The fans could be powered by your xbox, router, etc. I have an enclosed entertainment center (because I don't think any of the crap in it is particularly attractive). We have the model in this link and it came with two options for the middle doors (glass or just like the outer doors). I have two usb fans inside (one for above the shelf and one below) that just blow out of the back of the unit. I figure it's not exactly air tight and just assume it pulls air from the front mostly. I know that it is noticeably hotter if I turn the fans off.

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_soKFAbA2DFRGR

I ran a power bar into the drawer as well so the only cord coming out is that one and the cat5.

This worked extremely well for me. I have one above and one below the USG.

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It's not thus far, plenty of air flow if all was running at once maybe. The Xbox is the only one that may... but these days I use it mainly to watch tv occasionally with a leaf antenna/tv tuner . Will get a couple of these fans to increase cooling on each square.

I haven't used these yet as i'm still sourcing all my parts but these were called out in a couple of threads I saw. Also not a bad price for not having to deal with any power management.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect, thanks for the info man. Mine is an an open faced cabinet, has about a foot of room above it, 6 inches on the right & left and then about 8 in the back. Currently I have 2 80mm cabinet fans, one blowing air in from the front and the other blowing air out of the whole in the back.

these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It was kinda warm under there the other day so I figured I'd be safe and at least keep the cabinet it's self cool.

Fans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0
USB supply: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01E6I6M4O

The fans are fantastic and quiet (essential to approve the living room deployment). Speeds are fixed for each pair, it is also possible to daisy chain them if required, but has an impact on the power available to each unit (stick to plugging each pair into the power block).

Thanks! The fans have rubber feat, altough i'm not sure how to mount them with the feet on (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) And they are at a set speed but quite silent.

There is an intake under the PS4 but that is just a hole so not sure how to vacum that =). That's why i was thinking of doing nr3.

I'm using this pair of fans.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They're mounted to a DIY handle made out of Instamorph plastic and the USB cord is long enough to reach into a pocket where the battery pack would be. In retrospect, I should've looked for 120mm sized fans but this should be good enough. If I find the time, I'll likely whittle the handle into a stake and/or find a way to mount everything on my solar umbrella.

Mine is in a similar space and it did heat up a bit. I picked this up off amazon and it definitely has helped keep it cool and air moving.

USB Fans

I just ordered this :

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yYO1DbMS2PSFN

Get these or something similar if you’re really worried.

I have one on each side, slightly angled towards the back 50% of the console. The top of the console is ice cold always.

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=lp_11036291_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493081518&sr=1-8

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AXIAL-Muffin-Cooling/dp/B009OWVUJ0/ref=lp_11036291_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493081518&sr=1-3

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gmHzCbX59NZ7F

I ended up turning my fan to medium speed with the bator thermometer at 106 and It bounces between 99 and 100 on my probe meat thermometer. :) The usb fan I'm using plugged into a tablet charger - http://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458820974&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=usb+fan&psc=1

OP, this looks simpler than soldering power supplies and stuff. This kit looks like it will do what you want. Just plug into a spare USB charger.

https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1549572385&sr=8-7&keywords=usb+fan

I have two of these and they are quiet

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4zPGDbG5BFZY9

They were purchased as USB powered but I used an AC adapter so i can run multiple. They are pretty quiet. Needed b/c its in a living room small media cabinet.
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I got these usb computer cooling fans and I've had those plugged in since about day one and my PS4 has been quiet and cool since. The fans are dead silent. I don't remember what size I have, I think the 80mm and I've had them on full speed for the past 2 years and no issues. Thinking of buying some 120mm to daisy chain (you can link up to 4 of them) and keep it even cooler. It's not necessary but I like overkill.

I’ve done this with fantastic results. This setup he has seems to have a lot of open space around the consoles, so he probably doesn’t need that, though.

I’d suggest OP listens to the fans on his Xbox One X. If they start ramping up a lot during gameplay, he needs to get the hot air away from the back of those consoles.

These are the fans I used.

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S5, Quiet Dual 80mm USB Fan for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yhfXCbP6RZB3E