Full description
Dreamcast cooling kit: a quieter console
The Dreamcast's original fan is known for being noisy, and it wears out over the years. This TicKnot kit supplies an injection-moulded bracket that lets you install a quieter brushless 5 V fan in its place. Three versions: bracket and fan, bracket only, or fan only.
What it does
- Dedicated bracket: holds a 5 V fan in the position of the original fan.
- Moulded part: made by injection moulding rather than 3D printing.
- Three versions: complete kit, bracket only if you already have the fan, or fan only.
What it doesn't do
- It does not fix overheating caused by dried-out thermal paste or a clogged heatsink: clean them at the same time.
- It does not reduce the noise of the disc drive, only that of the cooling.
- A 12 V fan is not suitable: you need a 5 V model.
- The “bracket only” version does not contain a fan, and the “fan only” version does not contain a bracket.
Compatibility
Dreamcast, all regions. The very first motherboards (VA0 revision, recognisable by their fan mounted on a metal heatsink) have different cooling and are generally not covered by this type of bracket: open your console to check before ordering.
Skill level required
Intermediate level. You need to open the Dreamcast with a Phillips screwdriver, unplug and remove the original fan, install the bracket and the new fan, then plug it in. Depending on your fan's connector, a cable adapter may be needed: check it before starting.
In the box
- Complete kit version: 1 moulded bracket and 1 5 V fan
- Bracket only version: 1 moulded bracket
- Fan only version: 1 5 V fan
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
Dreamcast cooling kit — moulded bracket for a quiet 5 V fan
A moulded bracket to install a quiet 5 V fan in a Dreamcast, with or without the fan.
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📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
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The job: quietening the Dreamcast
A running Dreamcast can be heard from the sofa: its small fan spins fast and wears out with age. You open the console, remove the original fan, install the moulded bracket and a quieter 5 V fan, plug it back in and close it up. The console keeps its cooling, without the whine.
The part: a moulded bracket, not a printed one
Many brackets of this type are 3D-printed. TicKnot's is injection-moulded, for a part that is consistent from one unit to the next. It is designed for a brushless 5 V fan, supplied in the complete kit or sold on its own if you already have the bracket.
Support: checking your revision
Before ordering, open your Dreamcast: if the fan is mounted on a metal heatsink, it is probably a VA0 board, generally not covered. Take advantage of the opening to remove the dust. If in doubt, send us a photo: our customer service replies within 1 business day.
What this accessory brings
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What it does well
- Replaces the noisy original fan
- Injection-moulded bracket
- Brushless 5 V fan
- Three versions to choose from
What it doesn’t do
- VA0 revision generally not covered
- 12 V fan unsuitable
- Cable adapter sometimes needed
- Does not reduce disc drive noise
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- Cooling
Compatible with
- Dreamcast (except VA0 revision)
In the box
- Complete kit: 1 moulded bracket and 1 5 V fan
- Bracket only: 1 moulded bracket
- Fan only: 1 5 V fan
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Spare parts and modding: installation and safety
- Installation is carried out by the user. It requires disassembly or electronics skills and may void the original console manufacturer's warranty.
- Switch the device off and remove batteries before opening it.
- Components sensitive to static electricity: touch a grounded metal surface or wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling them.
- Screens and glass: if broken, the glass can cut.
- Respect the voltage stated on the product page: the wrong power supply destroys the module.
- Contains small parts: not suitable for children under 3.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to solder to install this kit?
Installation is done with a screwdriver. Depending on the fan's connector, a cable adapter may be needed: check it before starting, or write to us.
🎮 Which Dreamcast models is it compatible with?
Dreamcast consoles from all regions, generally excepting the very first VA0 motherboards, whose fan is mounted on a metal heatsink.
🌀 Can I use a 12 V fan?
No. The Dreamcast powers its fan at 5 V: a 12 V model would spin too slowly or not at all.
📦 What is in the box?
Depending on the version: bracket and 5 V fan, bracket only, or 5 V fan only.
🧰 What tools do I need?
A Phillips screwdriver to open the console, and something to clean away the accumulated dust while the console is open.
⏱️ How long does installation take?
Allow half an hour to an hour for a first time, cleaning included.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ What guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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