Hey everyone,
I use my framework desktop as a server, and faced same issue of PSU noise discussed in this thread.
As it was suggested in other thread - lifting up the case and keeping main cooler running with low RPM does solve the issue to some extend.
Here is how I did it:
- Used cheap heatsink from amazon
- Designed a holder for the heatsink so the case sit steady on top of it
- Added cheap air filter, since the fun runs all the time
Here how it looks:
(yes, I know about the gap. I’ll fix it… One day..)
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Great idea and good job, well executed!
I was looking for some legs or a holder for mine too, and really like your 3d print project (on my unit, I currently made some legs from wood and spray painted them black, just to have some space at the bottom of it, you can check it here Extra cooling on FW Desktop )
But I have a question, regarding the heatsink, how is it mounted into the frame?
And how well does it work without any thermal pad? Did you measure any temperatures to have an idea of before and after?
Also, regarding the air filter, you could add some thin double-sided tape around it and mount it like that.
And PS, which gap are you talking about?
Hey hey!
The heat sink is a pressfit (i.e. stuck there just on friction), I positioned it in the way so it sticks our just by a 1mm, so it has good contact with the bottom of the case.
I don’t have thermal pads there yet, although planning to buy some.
Regarding the gap: I was talking about the gap between airfilter and case (on the side)
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Got it, thanks for the reply and details!
Wouldn’t it be more secure to have some support legs that hold the heatsink in place and leveled with the top part?
I mean, just to make sure it won’t move or fall down over time.
And PS: what material do you recommend printing it? I’m no expert but want to print it at a shop. Just to know what to ask for.
Hey, I thought about having extra support for heat sink and eventually moved away from this idea primarily because I was concerned about tolerances and I wanted it be adjustible, so it could work with/without thermal pads. Based on my print - it stick there pretty well and doesn’t go anywhere by its own.
I used Bambu PLA black matte plastic, but I’m sure any plastic will do.
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I printed mine too and ordered the same heatsink. I had to play with sandpaper for an hour to make it fit haha. The guy at the 3D print shop printed it in a stronger less flexible material, probably that also contributed. So if anyone wants to avoid it, you can add some little support legs for the heatsink itself and make the opening a few mms bigger.
I think it definitely works, as I just mounted it a few minutes ago and it’s already a bit warm.
Sorry to hear that you had to adjust it manually.
Looks nice though! Have you noticed any improvement?
I don’t have any official measurements.
But as I said, I think it definitely works; it was already a bit warm soon after it was mounted.
Did you do any measurements on yours? And are you planning on adding any thermal pad or something?
