[CUBE] CPU Temp: How hot is too hot?...

[David Lambourn]

On 21 Mar 2004, at 8:07, George Pepper wrote:

> I have noticed that if you have a lot of items connected to the Cube 
> core, the convection/cable slot is pretty clogged up... I currently 
> have Connected to the Cube: FW 1/2, USB 1/2, Ethernet, Modem, and the 
> monitor and power supply... So what I did tonight was to put four 
> flanges about the size of quarters and 3/8" thick under each corner of 
> the case to lift it off of the desk a little... This did wonders for 
> the computer, allowing freer convection, and lowering resting 
> temperature by 21F!!! [Down from 111F to 90F]...

I cut an unused Gel-based wrist-rest into two and have the Cube raised  
by about 1/2 an inch with the benefit of a shock-proof suspension!

D.