Lynx Top Fans: One BARELY fits, will it burn up?Post Date: 2023-02-18 |
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CrivRex
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Topic: Lynx Top Fans: One BARELY fits, will it burn up? Posted: 18 Feb 2023 at 7:43pm |
Hello all! I got some case fans for my Lynx and one of the top fans is just barely touching (almost perfect fit) the part called "Dr. mos." I attached a link to the photo.
I tested under peak temperatures and it was barely warm but not burning hot. The board is an Asus X570-Pro and fan is a Cooler Master MF120 Halo. Will it be ok or too risky? Suggestions or past experiences. thx!!! Board Photo |
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Cretae
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 7:09am |
Looks like more clearance than you describe. That structure at the bottom of the arrow is a heat sink to spread and dissipate heat. That you have a fan nearby is a good thing.
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Tidgxor
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 1:56pm |
I was expecting significantly less clearance based on your description. It will be fine.
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CrivRex
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 2:10pm |
Sorry folks, I should explain better. That line hight IS the hight of the fan itself. The fan will lay right on it. Clearance measurement is gonna be about 1/16 of an inch. Just making sure so I don’t start a fire lol. Sorry for the confusion. Thnk you! |
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CrivRex
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 9:10pm |
Ended up installing it and just monitoring it long term to see if there’s signs of burn marks. Thanks!!
Fan Installed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zCPTwUz5soF_glYE3BqI3W01opaf4Msc/view?usp=drivesdk |
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Cretae
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 6:04am |
I see what you're saying. The fan itself generates little heat, and the heat sink it's almost resting on is dissipating heat all around. Again, I think having a fan right there is safe and helpful. Do keep an eye on it, though.
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CrivRex
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 6:07am |
Definitely!! thx! |
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