Using 2 of these sets of copper for rpi5, can use to cool the R3 passively. Just for a few euros/dollars.
Well, for R3 I didn’t use any cooling stuff and it still works well and stable😎
Not something one can just use, but pretty simple DIY for someone with dremel\drill.
I’m using dirt cheap radiator for AMD socket 754/939/AM2 (?) Please note: cooler is incompatible with BPI R3.
- Drill 4 holes for pin holders with spring.
- radiator is tall for stock case, so you need to use saw or just bend radiator “leafs” outside.
- Use thermal pads as described here [BPI-R3] Running Hot - #23 by danger89
- Double check radiator doesn’t touch\short electronic components - it will instantly damage your router
I’m using it for a half a year as a passive cooling solution with a moderate to low load. Router stays below 60C even if 27C air temperature. There is nothing better than solid heavy peace of metal to accommodate spikes of heat.
Well, I have a BPI-F3 and I had no cooling until last night. I was compiling a lot so I thought I would check the temp. It was running about 74. I went and got one of my older copper fan coolers from an old AMD box I had, applied thermal paste and now it runs at a cool 32 and much faster.
Franco