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Wathai 2 pcs 40mm x 10mm DC Brushless Fan 12V 3Pin Cooling for 3D Printing, PC Computer Case, CPU Replacement, Graphics Card, Raspberry PI
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Wathai 2 pcs 40mm x 10mm DC Brushless Fan 12V 3Pin Cooling for 3D Printing

Bottom line: The Wathai 2 pcs 40mm x 10mm DC Brushless Fan 12V 3Pin Cooling ($9.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-25 10:25 UTC): Standard 40x40x10mm size fits 1U servers, NAS, DVRs; main trade-off: sleeve bearing outlasted by ball bearings in hot setups.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-25. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Standard 40x40x10mm size fits 1U servers, NAS, DVRs
  • ✓ 3-pin 12V connector with 25cm cable for easy motherboard hookup
  • ✓ 4500RPM moves 4.95 CFM for small enclosed cases
  • ✓ Rated 35,000-hour lifespan on sleeve bearing

Cons

  • ✗ Sleeve bearing outlasted by ball bearings in hot setups
  • ✗ 24dBA at 4500RPM is audible in a quiet room
  • ✗ 3-pin lacks PWM duty-cycle speed control
  • ✗ 4.95 CFM too weak for high-heat GPU or CPU loads

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Wathai 2 pcs 40mm x 10mm DC Brushless Fan 12V 3Pin Cooling using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single board computers category. Wathai's single board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Mico Fan: Good replacement for 3D printers, DVRs, NAS, Server gear , LSI raid controller, motherboard , camera dvr case, other network and storage devices, etc
  • 12V Fan: 40x20mm size ideal for 1U servers or replacing fans in network and storage equipment (routers, switches, NAS, NVR, etc.) or other devices such as DVRs
  • DC Brushless Fan 12V: 12V fan employed for cooling computer components, such as 3D prints, orange pi 5 plus case, PS4 Pros and laptops, and serving as exhaust fans for different setups
  • 40mm Fan: 2 Piece fan for equipment cooling, including Xbox consoles and devices in entertainment centers or enclosed spaces. For enhancing ventilation and controlling airflow in computer cases
  • 3Pin Fan: Dimension 40mm x 40mm x 10mm / 1.55x1.55x0.39 in. per fan. Rated Voltage:12V 0.06A; Speed: 4500RPM; Air flow: 4.95CFM; Noise:24dBA; Bearing type: Sleeve Bearing ; Life: 35000 hours; Connecter: 3Pin; Cable Length: 25cm Or 9.8 inches

Full Specifications

BrandWathai
Model4010s12v3p-9F
12V Fan40x20mm size ideal for 1U servers or replacing fans in network and storage equipment (routers, switches, NAS, NVR, etc.) or other devices such as DVRs
Voltage12 volts_of_direct_current
MaterialPlastic
Mico FanGood replacement for 3D printers, DVRs, NAS, Server gear , LSI raid controller, motherboard , camera dvr case, other network and storage devices, etc
Dimensions1.55x1.55x0.39 in
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level24 db
Part Number4010s12v3p-9F
CompatibilityPC, PS4, Xbox
Material TypePlastic
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity4.95 cfm
Compatible DevicesPrinter, Server
Power Connector Type3-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed4500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H1.58"L x 1.58"W x 0.4"H
Full listing titleWathai 2 pcs 40mm x 10mm DC Brushless Fan 12V 3Pin Cooling for 3D Printing, PC Computer Case, CPU Replacement, Graphics Card, Raspberry PI

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