On Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:55:23 +0930 Tim via users <users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Allegedly, on or about 24 June 2018, JD sent: > > Reason I am posting this is because the normal speed of the cores > > is 2.8GHz, and that is causing numerous kerneloops interrupts > > (overheating). > > Fans are at full speed all the time, as I can hear them :) :) > > Sounds like you have inadequate cooling, and that's going to be a long > term problem that mayn't be avoided by what you're trying to do. > > Hot components need a large enough heatsink to dissipate their heat, > and it needs to be firmly attached, with heatsink compound filling the > tiny gap between chip and heatsink. > > Heatsinks need to have a fan, or other heat distribution scheme, to > make the heat radiate away sufficiently, and quickly enough. > > The case needs to have airflow that brings in fresh air, and expels > hot air (running a case with the cover off can prevent adequate > airflow *across* things, likewise with other obstacles in the case). > Even systems that use liquid cooling still need to move air through > the computer case, because not everything that generates heat will be > directly connected to the cooling system. > > I've thought about buying one of those little fridges and putting the system in it. Some advantages: - keeps the system cool (set the fridge to 70F (20C), or even lower) - closes off the noise of the system, I think fridges are quieter - keeps dust out of the system Would have to cut holes for the cables, and seal them. And it would be bulkier. One of these days. Maybe. _______________________________________________ users mailing list -- users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send an email to users-leave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Fedora Code of Conduct: https://getfedora.org/code-of-conduct.html List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/message/Z2F7LB6ZLUFX7NORMLEOTIT4COC7PRRS/