{"title":"GameCube Noctua fan mod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameCube Noctua fan mod, the Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX 12V replacement fan for quieter GameCube cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the GameCube Noctua fan mod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoctua NF-A4x10 FLX\u003c\/strong\u003e. 40x10mm 12V 3-pin replacement fan, drop-in fit for the GameCube fan slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional thermal pads\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heatsink replacement thermal interface where stocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original GameCube fan gets noticeably louder with age, the bearing dries out and the original blade design wasn't optimized for low noise to start with. The Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX is a 40x10mm 3-pin 12V fan that drops into the original fan slot and runs much quieter while still moving enough air for the GameCube's modest cooling needs. It's a popular early-stage GameCube refresh because it doesn't require any console mod beyond opening the unit and swapping the fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Noctua fan is the standard quiet upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40x10mm 3-pin 12V matches the original GameCube fan dimensions, no shimming or adapters needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuch quieter operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noctua's reputation for low-noise computer fans transfers directly to the GameCube; most users report a clear difference at console-distance listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo soldering:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Noctua fan plugs into the original GameCube fan header, no soldering required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to put the original fan back in, swap them again. No permanent modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstall in brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen the GameCube using a 4.5mm GameCube security bit and a Phillips PH00 for internal screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLift out the heatsink and fan assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the original fan connector, swap the Noctua fan in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReseat the heatsink, plug back in, close the GameCube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn evening's project for a first-timer, comfortable for anyone who's opened a GameCube before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery with tracking on every order. Message support if you need help confirming whether your GameCube fan is the standard 40x10mm size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube\"\u003eNintendo GameCube Parts and Mods\u003c\/a\u003e. Full GameCube catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube-hdmi-adapter\"\u003eGameCube HDMI Adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/picoboot\"\u003ePicoboot\u003c\/a\u003e. ODE \/ SD-loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGameCube Noctua fan. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the Noctua fan need any soldering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. The Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX uses a standard 3-pin connector that plugs into the original GameCube fan header. The install is mechanical: open the GameCube, swap the fan, close back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill the GameCube run cool enough with the Noctua fan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The GameCube has modest thermal demands and the Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX moves enough air to keep the system within its operating temperature range. If you're running the GameCube heavily (long Picoboot sessions, internal HDMI mods that add components) the original heatsink and the Noctua fan together are still adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the Noctua fan compatible with the Picoboot mod and internal HDMI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The fan slot and connector are independent of the optical drive (Picoboot) and the digital video output (Pluto 2 ii internal HDMI). All three mods can be installed together; many full GameCube builds combine all three plus the Robot Retro USB-C PSU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat tools do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA GameCube security bit (4.5mm) for the outer shell screws, a Phillips PH00 for internal screws, plastic pry tools. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/modding-tools\"\u003emodding tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube-noctua-fan-mod.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}