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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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is the fan really needed? as in temperature wise? or is just for fun?

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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Needed? Hmm, most folks don't have a fan for it... But for me, I see good improvements on the battery and obviously heat. Keeps it around 120 F (49 C) vs 150F (66 C) + without the fan