ASUS Ascent GX10 Modular Stackable Cooling Stand - Noctua NF-P14s

ASUS Ascent GX10 Modular Stackable Cooling Stand

A modular stand for stacking ASUS Ascent GX10 units while leaving room for airflow underneath each machine. It can be used as a cooling base, as a spacer between units, or as part of a larger stack.

I designed it around my own hardware and printed it on my Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. It is a working design that I use myself, with a deliberately snug fit.

Required fan: use exactly this model

You must use exactly the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 PWM — 140 × 140 × 25 mm, 12 V. The holder is designed specifically around this fan’s frame geometry. (The Arctic fan tested has already been confirmed not to fit.)

A matching nominal size and screw-hole pattern do not guarantee compatibility. Frame profiles, corners, ribs, and other details vary between fans, and this holder has very little spare clearance. Other 140 mm fans cannot be assumed to fit.

With the specified Noctua, no screws are needed to secure the fan in the holder.

Print in PETG with 100% infill

Use PETG and 100% infill.

The printed parts sit close to warm hardware and support the stacked units during extended workloads. Heat resistance matters here: the stand needs to retain its shape and its carefully fitted contact surfaces over time.

PETG provides better heat resistance than standard PLA. I do not recommend PLA for this application, where sustained warmth and mechanical load can lead to deformation.

Fit and installation: cable first, then the fan

The tight fit is intentional. The model was tuned to the output of my own Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and the print settings I used, down to the printed layers.

A fresh print may initially seem too tight. Installing the fan takes a little care and practice:

1. Route the fan cable first.

2. Then gently work the fan into the holder. One narrow section at the front is deliberately designed to flex very slightly during insertion.

3. Seat the fan fully, then fit the assembled module onto the GX10. On my prints, this is where the precise alignment becomes apparent: the parts settle into their intended positions and hold securely.

That tiny amount of flex is part of the design. The close fit around the Noctua frame keeps the fan in place without screws.

Plan the cable routing before seating the fan, as removing it again can be difficult. If the parts will not seat with careful positioning and slight flex, check the print dimensions before applying more force.

Other printers: a small scale adjustment may be needed

Start at 100% scale.

The original dimensions were tuned for my printer and settings. Another printer—or a different filament, extrusion setup, or first-layer configuration—may produce a slightly different fit.

If the relevant printed parts are genuinely too tight, try uniformly scaling them to approximately 101% in your slicer. That extra 1% may provide the clearance your setup needs.

Check the fit after making this adjustment. The appropriate clearance depends on your print results, and even another X1 Carbon may not reproduce my dimensions exactly.

Modular stacking and cooling

The printed parts can be used as:

• A cooling base underneath a single GX10.

• An intermediate module between two GX10 units.

• Multiple modules in a taller stack.

• Mechanical stacking supports without a fan.

The stand leaves space beneath each machine for airflow. When installed, the specified Noctua fan provides additional airflow toward the underside of the GX10.

I built this for extended workloads on my own systems. Cooling results will depend on the workload, ambient conditions, and overall setup.

Project status and remixes

This is my first model on Printables: a functional first release developed through repeated adjustments around real hardware.

It is not a production-ready design. The geometry and tolerances are tailored to my own setup, and it has not been validated across different printers, materials, or fan models.

I am sharing it because it works for me and may be useful to others. Remixes and improvements are welcome, especially adjustable tolerances, support for additional fans, easier assembly, and improved cable routing.