The AMD / Noctua NH-P1 problem

"I know that it would be better to rotate cooler by 90 degrees, but Noctua allows this only on Intel, on AMD it is only 180 degrees..."

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RTX 4060 Ti passive mod

"These commands lock the GPU core clock at 1200MHz and the memory clock at 5001MHz, resulting in an average power consumption of around 65W. Running the Time Spy benchmark yields a graphics score of 6621.

You might wonder about the stability and environment. I conducted the stress test with the case lying flat, side panels open, and no additional fans or air conditioning. The GPU temperature reached nearly 90°C, with a hotspot temperature of 102°C, yet the stability remained at 99%.

However, I wasn't quite satisfied with this performance. I decided to add some DIY modifications to the GPU. I used graphite thermal pads with those. Running the 20-round stress test again, the maximum temperature dropped to around 80°C, with a hotspot temperature of 91°C, a noticeable 10°C improvement.

With these settings, the maximum temperature reaches 90°C, with a hotspot temperature of 103°C, and stability remains at 99% without throttling. The Time Spy graphics score improves to 8588, suggesting that light gaming should be no issue.

Some may question the necessity of a fanless PC, arguing that fan noise below a certain level is acceptable. While it's true that a high-performance, quiet PC with quality fans can be achieved, fanless systems offer benefits such as reduced dust accumulation and a better experience for activities like listening to music. Building a fanless PC is a challenging journey, but it's also a rewarding one."

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It's coming...

Exclusive: The first fanless PC from a major brand featuring a 65W CPU is coming next week pic.twitter.com/TE4X7RczWf

— FanlessTech (@FanlessTech) November 29, 2024

Akasa Maxwell Pro x Ryzen 4300GE

"Instead of the 4600G I got my hands on a 4300GE. That makes the whole thing super cool. Idle Temps are around 35°C and after 30min Stress Test does not go over 70°C. Complete Specifications: PSU: PicoPSU-150-XT MB: ASRock Fatal1ty X470 Gaming-ITX CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE RAM: G.Skill Aegis 16GB, DDR4-3200 SSD: Samsung 870 EVO Sata-SSD"

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Neosmay's PC at just $169

The 8GB + 128GB version on the N100-powered Neosmay fanless PC is now available for just $169 ($100 coupon applied). Built like a tank, this totally silent mini PC will not play AAA games, but is a compact and energy-efficient option for everyday computing tasks. Connectivity is good and includes four USB 3.0 port, HDMI, DisplayPort and dual Gigabit LAN. 

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Neosmay AC8-V2 review

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Akasa's biggest Black Friday sale yet

Check out Akasa's Raspeberry Pi cases collection on Amazon UK and Amazon USA for up to 40% off. Cases include the Pi-5 Pro for the Raspberry Pi 5 which boasts a top cover inspired by Art Deco design, and the aluminum forged Gem Pro case featuring a unique mineral gem design. 

Unboxing Neosmay AC8-V2

Black Friday Deals

MINIX Z100-0db (Intel N100, 8GB+256GB) $172

MINIX Z300-0db (Intel N300, 16GB+512GB) $265 

MeLE PC02 (Intel N5105, 8GB+256GB) $144 

ASUS PN42 (Intel N100, 4GB+128GB) $280

Kinupute N100 (Intel N100, 8GB+128GB) $150

Fanless 10GBASE-T

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