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Hi, Newbie question. Can I use the RockPro64 without a heatsink?
(05-31-2019, 03:06 AM)erols Wrote: [ -> ]Hi, Newbie question. Can I use the RockPro64 without a heatsink?

Granted its a low powered operation and its not in an enclosure, then you may get away with it. But even for running a desktop, let alone video or games you probably want to attach a heatsink.
(05-31-2019, 04:05 AM)Luke Wrote: [ -> ]
(05-31-2019, 03:06 AM)erols Wrote: [ -> ]Hi, Newbie question. Can I use the RockPro64 without a heatsink?

Granted its a low powered operation and its not in an enclosure, then you may get away with it. But even for running a desktop, let alone video or games you probably want to attach a heatsink.

Thanks. Waiting for the board from China. I found a local supplier for the heatsink :-)