{"product_id":"kit-ventilation-dreamcast","title":"Dreamcast cooling kit — moulded bracket for a quiet 5 V fan","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003eDreamcast cooling kit: a quieter console\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eDreamcast's original fan\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for being noisy, and it wears out over the years. This TicKnot kit supplies an \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003einjection-moulded bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets you install a quieter \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003ebrushless 5 V fan\u003c\/strong\u003e in its place. Three versions: bracket and fan, bracket only, or fan only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eDedicated bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e: holds a 5 V fan in the position of the original fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eMoulded part\u003c\/strong\u003e: made by injection moulding rather than 3D printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eThree versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: complete kit, bracket only if you already have the fan, or fan only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not fix overheating caused by dried-out thermal paste or a clogged heatsink: clean them at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not reduce the noise of the disc drive, only that of the cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 12 V fan is not suitable: you need a 5 V model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “bracket only” version does not contain a fan, and the “fan only” version does not contain a bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDreamcast, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntermediate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete kit version: 1 moulded bracket and 1 5 V fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracket only version: 1 moulded bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan only version: 1 5 V fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eDelivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"Bracket and 5 V fan","offer_id":54836217545037,"sku":"1005008297958580-Mount Kit And Fan","price":86.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bracket only","offer_id":54836217577805,"sku":"1005008297958580-Mount Kit Only","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 V fan only","offer_id":54836217610573,"sku":"1005008297958580-5V Fan Only","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/S1429ab667f2243d088e02d562a230214i.webp?v=1790363855","url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.de\/en\/products\/dreamcast-cooling-kit","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}