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When playing a 720p mkv I get these values. Also other HD content is around these numbers.
CPU:
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0: +48.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)
coretemp-isa-0001
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 1: +52.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)
coretemp-isa-0002
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 2: +48.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)
coretemp-isa-0003
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 3: +52.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)
GPU temp I can't get to read for some reason :S
And you don't need to replace the thermal paste if you place a fancontroller
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How do you monitor temps in Linux?
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So the rubber bands are attached to the CPU heatsink - isn't this a bit of a melting hazard?
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The heatsink isn't getting very warm. So there is no melting hazard. I'm not sure how such a rubber band will do over time. I think there is a risk that the rubber won't be as elastic as when it was new, or maybe break. I haven't had a PVR system that lasted more than 3 years. There is always a new version or new hardware I would like to use :-)
If you run 24/7 it is always good to open the case at least ones a year to blow out all the dust (dust creates a bad airflow, higher temperatures, higher fan speeds and in the end more noise). So when you open your case, check the rubber band an replace it if you don't trust it.
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It's not really a melting hazard but over time the rubber band will dry out and become brittle, after that the rubber band will break. With that kind of heat it won't last very long.
Edit: btw isn't it possible to put a 60 mm or even 80 mm fan in that case? The Atom only needs a small amount of airflow...
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I found a thread that said there's a 5 volt stub on the mobo somewhere, you can connect a 3 to 2 pin fan adapter to it & run the fan slower for less noise.
Mine is fine stock, my JVC D-ILA 's fan noise is way louder/annoying.
The Asrock with the new XBMC beta build w/ Confluence is snappy & good lookin'!
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Hi gacmb5
Any updates with the new fans - if you've got them installed?
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No, I haven't replaced mine. I'm happy with the current situation.
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Oddly enough my Asrock with the stock Firmware is super quite. Heck its louder with a DVD playing in the drive than the fans in my AsRock 330.
I'd go with zip ties or bread ties before I'd use rubber bands.