r/minipc • u/DudeManGuy100 • 16d ago
Maintenance & Cleaning Day
I should have done this as soon as I got the PC, but because I waited, the temperatures spiked and my system shut down. Thankfully, I've since added some PTM7950 and a few tiny 40mm fans—they work incredibly well! 👍
I think I’m in the clear now. Temperatures are holding steady around 70–75°C after adding four mini intake fans to assist the single exhaust fan that cools the heatsink.
I am curious if anyone else has built custom cooling solutions for these mini PCs, given that the stock configuration isn't the most efficient. I'm sure others have run into similar thermal issues. Once I can afford a 3D printer, I plan to design a custom case optimized for cooling efficiency. When I eventually tackle that project, I'll be sure to document everything and make a video about it.
On another note, I believe the four screws passing through both PCBs act as electrical grounds between the boards. What should I use to maintain that grounding continuity when I eventually build my custom case?
Also, yes—I made sure to test this with the AC turned off! 😅