Fan XILENCE Performance C Series 80x80x25mm, model XPF80.B, 80 mm axial cooling fan, 3-pin

XILENCE Performance C Series XPF80.B is an 80x80x25mm axial cooling fan designed for directed airflow in PC cases, small electronic enclosures and other compact systems. The fan's compact dimensions make it suitable for intake, exhaust or spot cooling roles where space is limited. It is intended to reduce component temperatures and hotspots in applications such as case ventilation, power supply cooling and cooling of drives or control units.

Advantages

The 80 mm XPF80.B delivers targeted airflow while keeping installation space requirements minimal. Its axial design provides consistent air movement across small radiators, drive bays or chassis openings. The standard 3-pin interface ensures basic speed control compatibility with most motherboards and fan controllers. Overall, the fan balances airflow and size to serve common cooling needs in small form-factor and standard desktop systems.

Suitable for

• Case ventilation for small and mid-tower PCs
• Exhaust or intake in compact enclosures and electronic cabinets
• Cooling of hard drives, optical drives or control units with limited space
• Supplementary spot cooling for components that develop hotspots

When it may not be suitable

This compact 80 mm axial fan is not intended for high static-pressure tasks such as push-through dense radiators or thick dust filters where larger or specialized high-static fans perform better. It may also be unsuitable where PWM-based fine-grained automatic speed control is required, since it uses a 3-pin connection that provides voltage-based speed control rather than full PWM control.

Key specifications

• Form factor: 80 x 80 x 25 mm axial fan
• Connector type: 3-pin for power and tachometer signal
• Typical usage: case ventilation, spot cooling, drive and PSU cooling
• Mounting: four-hole mounting compatible with standard 80 mm fan cutouts

How to use

Mount the fan into an available 80 mm fan cutout using the four mounting holes and appropriate screws or vibration-damping mounts. Connect the 3-pin plug to a motherboard fan header or an appropriate fan controller; the third pin provides a tachometer signal for RPM monitoring. If connecting to a voltage-controlled header, fan speed can be adjusted through BIOS or fan-control software. Ensure the airflow direction matches the intended intake or exhaust orientation and that cables are routed to avoid contact with the blades.

What to consider before purchase

• Check available physical space and confirm a standard 80 x 80 x 25 mm mounting cutout is present.
• Verify whether a 3-pin connector is compatible with your system or if you require a PWM (4-pin) fan for advanced speed control.
• Consider whether higher static-pressure fans are needed for radiators or dense filters.

Usage recommendations

Use this 80 mm axial fan for targeted case or component cooling in small form-factor builds. Place it where directed airflow reduces hotspots—behind drives, adjacent to a power supply intake or near components that run warm. Regularly check and clean the fan and surrounding vents to maintain optimal airflow and cooling performance.