{"id":17186,"date":"2023-04-04T14:22:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=17186"},"modified":"2023-04-04T15:57:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:57:52","slug":"ender-3-fan-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/ender-3-fan-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ender 3 Fan Upgrades for Silent Cooling (V2\/Pro)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upgrading your Ender 3 fans can lead to quieter and more effective printing, but with so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right fan for you is going to depend on whether you are prioritizing cooling power to improve the quality of your prints, or are more concerned with noise reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I had to suggest a single fan upgrade to strike a balance, it would be to replace the stock Ender 3 hotend fan with a quieter 40 x 20 mm fan<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sunon MF40202V2-1000U-A99<\/a>, for example, is very easy to install and produces powerful airflow while significantly reducing the noise output of your Ender 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for something more specific, don’t worry. I’ve tested all the best Ender 3 fan upgrade options on the market, along with the 3D printed ducts you’ll need to accompany them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll compare the fans across all their key properties to help you make an informed decision about which is right for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/rect><\/path><\/path><\/line><\/line><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Top Picks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

My Top Ender 3 Fan Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part Cooling Fan Upgrades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ender 3 Fan Ducts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotend Fan Upgrades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainboard Fan Upgrade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSU Fan Upgrades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Best Ender 3 Fan Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For clarity and easier navigation, we\u2019ve divided our Ender 3 fan upgrade recommendations into four sections, one for each of the printer\u2019s four main fan types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ender 3 Part Cooling Fan Upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upgrading the Ender 3 part cooling fan requires a new fan alongside a 3D printed cooling duct\/shroud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ender 3 Cooling Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few options when it comes to fan size (40 x 10 mm, 40 x 20 mm, or 50 x 15 mm); simply make sure you choose a suitable mounting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a list of recommended quiet Ender 3 fan upgrades, which strike a good balance between noise levels and airflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n