Thread by @TheFandelier

The Warp Core Family

L-R:
Warp Core, 46db 100 cfm CADR est
Warp Core Maxx, 46db 200 cfm
Maxx Core, 40db 70 cfm
Micro Core, 37db 30 cfm

Micro/Maxx Core breakdowns in thread #daifu

Here’s the Micro Core. Fan, filter, usb fan adapter, usb plug. Legs are random bits I had, and optional.

The Maxx Core would be the same but the fan is RGB so there’s an added wire for that, made of a USB to sata adapter and an RGB fan controller. Most won’t want RGB, but that’s what I have so I used it. Otherwise, same elements as Micro Core.

Trying a dense mesh guard to really stop stuff from entering and rubber screws holding it together and centering it but collapsible for packing. Also got the updated USB to 12V fan adapter w Speed control and it works great, dials all way down and still spins very slowly, new fav

The new adapter

Delinx 8W DC 12V PC Cooling Fan Speed Control,USB to Dual 3-Pin 4-Pin Fan Power Adapter Cable,DC 5V Step up 5-12V Adjustable,with 2-Way Splitter Cable a.co/d/fcW6YhH

You can see in the pics above that the new adapter has a ton more wiring than the older, simpler USB to 12V clearly visible in the Micro Core parts pic. So if you don’t need speed control, and are ok with max cfm always, use the older, shorter cable style for better transport

That said I dialed down the Maxx Core n it’s still pushing out plenty of air but totally silent from a few feet away. Very cool. Likely more of a benefit on the Maxx with these fans, but a high cfm 140mm will welcome speed control at bedtime.

Here’s the 140mm SS Air Penetrator in case anyone wants it. As I said, you can use almost any 140mm for the Micro but this has the best built in finger guard, solid build, medium cfm at 63, quiet 30db rating.

SilverStone - Air Penetrator 140i a.co/d/fuQWH19

At $18 the SS140i slightly higher than the cheapest 140mms ($10-15) but you save by not needing to buy a guard so it’s the same or a bit cheaper.

Thermaltake Pure A14 if you want it to glow w easy LED like a nightlight 96cfm (no Rgb, no 5v, $15) a.co/d/3htSE9n

For MAX CFM, consider Iceberg IceGale Xtra for 169cfm ($10, def use speed control!). sure it’s loud AF but you can dial down and only use banshee mode when really needed. Crazy low price! Pair with basic Trusens small HEPA@$25, cheapest, highest CFM path
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This dense guard destroys cfms. Unfortunately not usable.

Tried it with this too but has to go old school wire, w long rubber screws. Thermaltake Pure A14 93cfm 2mm 32db w led. LED dims with speed control setting

https://twitter.com/TheFandelier/status/1742743727800742286

Here’s how they can serve as nightlights too if that’s useful. The thermaltake is $15 and doesn’t need 5v it just lights up w normal fan connection, white led. Comes in red and blue too. Maxx is an RGB fan set to white

These are the rubber screws I’ve found best for the job. It will hold the finger guard in place, make it easier to center/keep in place, and they just fold up if put in a bag etc. I guess they are silicone not rubber. These are the longest version
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The rubber screws in action

New Turbine finger guard just dropped. F yeah! $8 for 1, same price as 2 wire guards. But you only need one, and this is much cooler. Might block flow a bit more but worth it IMHO. Love how it deletes the center sticker of the fan

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The filters used in this thread are the Small and Large TruSens Odor & VOC filters. There are frequent sales, on Amazon and the Trusens site. It’s my favorite because it has a truly usable amount of carbon along w hepa

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