SG-1100 running hot
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I have a new SG-1100, that has been plugged in an on for only a few days. I am still experimenting and learning PFSense, so it does not have much of a workload. The unit is surprisingly warm, hot even. Is this normal?
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Hot is a subjective term but it does run quite warm to the touch, it's passively cooled.
An infrared thermometer shows ~45°C on the bottom of the case, where the heat spreader is.
Steve
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Ok, I'm pretty comfortable calling 45°C/113°F "hot." Thanks - it is reassuring that it's not unusual.
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Since that box has a couple of USB ports, you could add a little USB powered fan. I’d put it on the bottom, sit the SG-1100 right on top, and blow air onto it from below.
Jeff
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@akuma1x Excellent thought. Do you have any specific USB fan (or source, other than just googling for it) that you suggest?
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Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G059G86/
or this one:
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-MULTIFAN-Receiver-Playstation/dp/B00G05A2MU
That last one "might" be a double fan kit, attached together with a single USB cable.
Jeff
