The new Noctua SuperDome innovation answers the ongoing question of whether increasing the number of fans in gaming computers is always the best option, as the Major Hardware YouTube channel has developed one of the most unusual side panels to replace the traditional glass panel in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo XL chassis. This innovative hemispherical design houses 15 high-quality 120mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans, which are integrated together at a total cost of US$525 to provide ultra-efficient cooling for powerful gaming hardware as an alternative to a glass panel that does not normally contribute to system cooling.
Regarding the operation and testing system, all 15 fans are configured to act as inlet fans to draw in cold air, while two fans at the top and two fans at the bottom of the chassis are responsible for expelling hot air to the outside. Tests showed amazing results while running the Battlefield 6 game, as the processor temperature dropped from 86.4 degrees Celsius with the glass panel to only 66.9 degrees Celsius when using the new innovation, which means the system runs at a cooler temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. Although the fans consume a power of 27.6 watts and maintain relative quiet during operation, the huge size of the design and the absence of a dust filter make its practical use limited, but it once again proves the effectiveness of increasing the number of fans in improving cooling.
This innovative sideboard is not sold commercially to the public, but hobbyists and enthusiasts can make it themselves at home. All the data and files needed for 3D printing are available free of charge for download on the Thingiverse website, which then requires purchasing the basic components, which include 15 compatible fans, which are available at a price of US$35 per fan, in addition to owning the compatible Lian Li series computer chassis and providing the appropriate screws to assemble this exceptional system.
