Corsair’s 3D‑Printed Fan Cube
I normally skip the over‑the‑top April Fools’ jokes that big companies post on April 1, but sometimes those jokes become real products. That’s what happened with Corsair, which has released 3D‑print files for a cube that can hold a fan on each of its six faces. The design is deliberately simple: a cube with six 120 mm fan mounts and no extra features.
Although there’s no clear evidence that this was an April Fools’ prank, Corsair promoted the project from April Fools’ Day through Computex, Gamescom and beyond, saying it was made “by popular demand.” The files are available on Printables and include three main parts – the base, the two side panels, and a connector that prints four pieces. You only need M4×14 mm screws to assemble the base.
According to the image, the cube appears to accommodate standard 120 mm fans, though that hasn’t been officially confirmed. If you have spare fans and a 3D printer, you can print the parts and build the hub yourself. Just remember it will draw power, but the RGB lighting makes it worth the waste.
It’s a nice reminder that, in a world that sometimes feels like it’s falling apart, having something completely useless to tinker with can be oddly satisfying.
