11-04-2018, 12:02 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-04-2018, 12:58 PM by ilovegentoo.)
(11-04-2018, 10:57 AM)tuxd3v Wrote: The better option is a fan above it..I put an Arctic F8 fan above it to test. Stress test running now. Temps dropped from 70+ to max 40 °C (at full load).
BUT if you put a Fan,
IMO should use the thermal PAD, because the thermal pad serves has a vibration absorver for the fan.
I guess it's highly reccomended to use a fan anyway ....
I'll install these Rockpro64 boards on a 19'' rack shelf with 120mm fans delivering high airflow
EDIT: Just wondering about another thing though ...
Do I also need to cool the 2 rectangular ICs near the CPU or it's not required? At the moment I have the CPU heatsink hanging about 1mm over them