Additional cooling for HC2.

[Gianlu 0]

Good Morning,

In order to better cool my HC2, I think to to add a fan on top of my HC2's case.

Do you think the fan should blow on it or suck in the heat? Whats is better?

 

Let me know

Regards

[awlieser 19]

Hi I simply use a heat sink which I put underneath the HC. Like this: 

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cheers

Alfons

[Gianlu 0]

27 minutes ago, awlieser said:

Hi I simply use a heat sink which I put underneath the HC. Like this: 

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cheers

Alfons

Thanks for feedback. Do u have a photo of your solution? has worked?

[awlieser 19]

Yes, it has been working w/o problems for years. Just place the heat sink underneath your HC and you‘re good to go. Cheers Alfons

[Sankotronic 2,370]

Hello,

 

HC2 has aluminum casing which is good for heat dissipation. If it is warm on touch that means that heat dissipation is working OK and there is no need to worry. My HC2 is placed on shelf in our living room and works without problems for years. During summer, since we keep doors to terrace always open and no AC is used, HC2 casing feels hot on touch, but since it is on open shelf with free air around, it never complained.

 

On the other hand if HC2 is placed in closed space like rack near other sources of heat, e.g. network switches, router etc. then it is better to add fans on that rack on cabinet. My friend placed big 19" rack in small pantry full of electronic devices, network switches, two servers, router etc. and rack cooling fans were not enough so he had to add ventilation to this pantry to keep everything at some reasonable temperature.

 

@Gianlu  question is where did you place your HC2?

[Gianlu 0]

Good Evening,

HC2 since 4 years is placed in a drawer. No issue in Winter, In summer i keep opened the drawer.  No problems so far.

In order to improve the cooling i think to add a bottom fan like

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and and maybe an heatsing like

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What do u think? The HC2 seems not stressed 2/3% cpu esage for each cpu ...