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CButters Tech Performance Fan
CButters Tech Performance Fan
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Be sure to determine if you want USB-C or USB-A version and purchase accordingly!
NEW! Special Edition Stinger Yellow Fan! This version comes with 4500RPM fan instead of the 3500RPM fan. It's Louder, but slightly more performant for those of you who value performance over quieter operation. It also is built with a more durable plastic, and a sandstone finish instead of the holographic finishes like the other fans.
Enthusiast Built
I've been reviewing and sharing my findings on the effects of cooling the chassis of the Surface Pro devices for almost a decade starting with the Surface Pro 3. I Designed this fan from the Ground up specifically to work with the Surface Pro 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. The USB-C model attaches easily and seamlessly with magnets to the Surface Pro 7,7+,8, 9, 10 & 11. No fiddling with other unstable USB fans that tip over / cut your hands
Efficient
When choosing a fan for this application, its a balancing act of noise, performance, and power consumption. The fan chosen for this surface fan uses only 1 watt to operate, is slim, no blade edges sticking out and provides the cooling necessary, while being smooth and quiet compared to most other solutions. It also doesn't hurt that it looks pretty nice too.
Performance
This fan can boost your performance substantially. Surface devices are programmed to throttle hard if the temperature of where you place your hands on the chassis become too hot. By keeping the outside cool, you'll actually see your CPU ramping up it's clock speed (and getting hotter even!) because you've now eliminated the system from worrying about the chassis temperature, which allows it to pushing higher clocks and performance.
Installation Instructions:
*Please note. I have had reports of certain countries requiring import duties. This is outside of my control, but please check with your local authorities for information regarding that.
FAQ
How does the CButters Tech Performance Fan work?
The surface line of products will throttle the performance if it senses that the chassis temperature is getting too hot to touch. (These are tablets after all) If the chassis is too hot, the Surface Pro will limit clock speeds and performance. By keeping the chassis cool; you allow the device to perform sustained workloads at much higher performance. In my testing we can see in some instances we were doubling the performance for those sustained workloads vs. no fan in the same ambient temperature.
Why is your fan any different from a fan I can just buy off amazon?
The biggest difference is that my Fan; especially the USB-C version for Surface Pro 7-11 is unmatched in ease of usage. It pops right on / looks great, takes up very little space / attaches magnetically and is unlike anything else I've ever seen for this purpose. It's also a great opportunity to support my channel. The fan is also hand-made in the USA by me, and not a mass produced item.
When Should I buy the USB-A version over the USB-C Version?
You should only buy the USB-C Version if you have a Surface Pro 7-11 device, the benefit of the USB-C version is it pops right on; no cables and the fan is in position. Some Surface Pro 7+/8/9/10 users may STILL want to buy the USB-A Version if they need access to both of their USB-C ports while using the fan. I originally was going to just produce the USB-C version... but realized that I could better serve users better by offering both options.
Is the CButters Tech Performance Fan 3D Printed?
Yes, the housing is 3D Printed. Expect a few visible layer lines as to be expected with this manufacturing method. This is a short run device made by me personally and 3D Printing is the BEST way to get this very niche product to market quickly and affordably. I have a lot of experience with 3D Printing if you watch my channel and I've designed these to the highest level of quality possible and use high quality materials. There may be additional color options in the future as well.
Why is Shipping so expensive?
If you're asking this, you’re probably one of my valued international customers. US customers close to me usually pay very little in shipping. First, please know that I do not upcharge on shipping at all. The exact price I pay to ship is what you pay. I don’t make any profit on it.Unfortunately, as a small one-person shop in the middle of the United States, getting these items to countries like Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, and many others costs quite a bit. I really wish I could change that, but the small volumes I ship simply don’t make it possible to set up operations overseas to try to lower the rates. Consider my Factory 2nd fan option if you need to save a few dollars to put towards the shipping cost.
These are boutique, handmade, and specialized items, so shipping can unfortunately be expensive. I’m sorry it adds up, but I want you to know exactly why.The good news? So many customers reach out to me to tell me how much they enjoy their fans, I don't filter my ratings at all and they have almost a perfect 5 star score. Customers who pick up these fans rarely regret it. In fact, I've never had a single return! (only replacements if it was damaged on shipping.).I hope this helps you understand. Please feel free to contact me if you know of any tricks to improve the shipping options, I'm open to feedback
-Cam
Also Available:
Low cost Factory 2nd Option if you don't mind cosmetic issues. (May or may not be in stock.) : https://store.cbutters.tech/products/factory-2nd-cbutters-tech-performance-fan
Ware ist OK, nur eine kleine Anmerkung das USB-Kabel kommt nach oben heraus Richtung Bildschirmrand, dadurch kann er sich ungewollt Verschieben. Besser wäre es entweder wie bei der USB-C Version Richtung Anschlüsse oder nach unten Richtung des Kickstandfuss.
The product is OK, just one small point: the USB cable exits upwards towards the edge of the screen, which can cause it to shift unintentionally. It would be better if it either exited towards the ports, like the USB-C version, or downwards towards the kickstand base.
Just purchased the 4500 RPM USB A fan and it works surprisingly well for keeping the back cool to the touch and the internal temperature down. Just sounds like a small fan, not that noisy. Even though this is a Surface Pro 9, I opted for the USB A so that I have access to both USB C ports for my two portable monitors I use to extend the display. The power brick has a spot for a USB-A plugin, so just connect the fan there which keeps it separate from the Surface’s internal power supply.
When I received the fan, I noticed how small and quiet it was and was wary of how well it would work. But in reality, after using my surface pro for hours , the back of it is still pretty much completely cool. Normally it would get hot within 20 - 30 mins of me using it. The fan is much quieter than expected. Would highly recommend!
Bought one for my Surface Pro 9 and it keeps the device noticeably cooler during high load.
The fan delivers as promised on my surface pro 8 and pro 10 business model. The fan blows a huge amount of air over the top half of the back of the device. It essentially turns the entire case into an actively cooled heatsink.
I played a game that normally thermal throttles my pro10. The fan not only stopped the thermal throttleing, it actually got the external case temp to be near room temperature for the area opposite the CPU. The fan sits on the CPU and it's still like warm if I take the fan off to check the CPU area of the case.
My only issue is the lack of color choices for the high speed fan and lack of fan controll. It would be great if there was a potentiameter or something that allowed you to dial back the speed. The high speed version is a little louder than my dual fan gaming laptop going full speed. It's not too usable in a quiet environment like a library or on the couch next to someone watching TV. I probably should have purchased the normal speed one as well.
Excellent product, perfect size and is quiet, I'm happy with the performance on a surface pro 9 running an Intel i5. I recommend.
I ordered 6 days ago and paid extra for priority shipping but still have not received the product. Will revise if I get it.
Great item. Glad i found it for my surface pro
Cools well - Noise is negligible.
Fast delivery and product works as intended. Helpful for rendering 3D image
Doing a great job of cooling. Excellent design and easy to install.
Was looking for a decent cooling option when gaming on my surface pro 11 Intel. This fan works wonders. It’s low profile, very portable and has become part of my daily carry. Nice being able to do work on the surface then just pop on the fan to game for a short session. Able to play arc raiders at 60 fps on low settings with my set up which is just insane. This set up is under rated and beats any handheld on the market imo.
Being able to fit this in a sleeve along with my surface pro is a game changer (literally)
Having the fps improve 5-10 on average while the peace of mind knowing that my surface pro won't overheat is amazing
Thanks for making these!
Josh
I bought the Stinger Yellow (4500rpm) version. I was expecting a louder fan based from the test video I've seen. But it was surprisingly soft when I tested it out on my Pro 8. Really neat product. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and it's been great at keeping my Pro 8 from overheating. Performance has been noticeably better too since I used it. Highly recommend this for your Surface Pro's!!
Been using the USB-A version of the fan for a few weeks now with our MS Surface Pro 3.
So far so good. It works as well as the previous USB fan I was using to blow on the back of the tablet. But this fan is built better and is more convenient as it attaches to the back of the tablet. It's also quieter than my previous fan.
great product
It works really well
My laptop overheating has been a huge issue for several years. This is my second Surface that has had this issue. I looked through fans online and found several on Amazon, but when I came across this one, I appreciated the detail that had been put into it for my computer and decided to give this small business a try. I am very happy with the fan. It works wonders and gets the job done. I have had no overheating issue since I have started to use this product.
Amazing cooler fan and really cool down my surface pro 9.
Not worth the price nor does it provide much in the way of cooling. It has visible cosmetic defects out of the box.
So far its keeping my surface tablet cooled down! Isn't as loud as expected.
Yeah - this fan instantly encapsulates everything I was imagining when I first googled "Surface Pro USB Fan". CButters Tech nailed it with this design. If you have a more recent Surface Pro model, it pops right into the USB C port and attaches itself flush to the back of the unit. It keeps my Surface Pro cool, has a sleek minimalist profile, and, most importantly, allows me to game on my Surface Pro without worrying about thermal throttling. Worth every penny and then some.
Small, quiet ( i got the faster fan) and works like a charm!!
Had so many issues with Surface Pro heating up and slowing down but not anymore.
Great product and you won't be disappointed!
Arrived today and it does work as expected on my Surface Pro 7+ Thank you!
This is my second Performance Fan, which replaced one that broke after about six months of use. While I liked the first iteration, this one is even better, more quiet, more efficient and more robust. It keeps my Surface Pro 9 cool so I can do heavy-duty coding projects without any slowdowns. CButters Tech is a great company. They are responsive and they stand behind their products. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Not problems with either the normal, or performance fan. I’ll see how they hold up as they are 3D printed, but so far after a few hours my Surface Pro 8 is staying cooler and not having to run its own fans so hard on games, or applications like Fantasy Grounds VTT.
This fan really does what it says it will! It's portable, easy to throw in a bag and keep my system cool and quiet!
I've been looking a cooling fan for my Surface Pro, that actually works for the surface. Well, I have to say the CButters Tech Performance Fan is Awesome. Not only does it provide the needed cooling to the back of the surface pro, it also looks great and total slides in and connects to the surface pro's USB C on the side. It looks and works great. Everyone needs one, its also fairly quite and easy to install and remove. Thank you so much for creating this!
Low profile, doesn't massively impact the use of the surface hinge.
Top portion is 1 unit, feels more solid.