Reddit mentions of ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck, Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office, Silent USB Fan, Fan Speed: 1700 RPM - White

Specs: Raspberry Pi Zero W running Raspbian. I have a generic case that I found at Microcenter that came with a heat sync. Samba is installed for windows file sharing. Pi VPN is also installed for access from anywhere. Two hard drive enclosures form amazon with a few hard drives I had lying around: 1TB (left) and a 320GB (right). The fan is an Arctic Breeze Mobile and I also have a USB to Ethernet adapter. Everything is connected to a 7 hub Anker powered USB hub. The fan is probably overkill but whatever, it looks cool.

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Guides I followed to get it all up and running:

How To Geek: How to Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Low-Power Network Storage Device

Combining the two different hard drives to appear as one

Setting up OpenVPN with PiVPN

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Edit: Added Amazon links - I didn't buy everything from amazon but this is easiest. Some things aren't the exact ones shown but close enough.

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Edit Edit: Added links to the guides I followed

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Edit\^3: Thank you all for the support and my first Gold! I didn't think this would get as much support as it has gotten! :)

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Last Edit hopefully: I apologize I called it a "Cloud" Server. It has stirred up some debate on whether or not it is. I called it a "cloud" server because I can access it from anywhere.

This usb fan. I've had so many uncomfortably hot nights, especially while staying in pod dorms without fans built in. This thing is light, well built, and provides a surprising amount of cooling breeze.

If there is a USB port on the switch, get this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These fans are amazing. 1 of them keep my network equipment cool. Works like a champ.

ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck I Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office I Silent USB Fan I Fan Speed 1700 RPM - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vkB0CbKWGXCVB

LMAmazonTFY

Top result for "usb fan" in Amazon electronics

Amazon US and Amazon Canada.

Edit: this is far better quality, though. It is made from a computer case fan and will likely last you longer. Amazon US or Amazon Canada

just get one of these
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Adjustable/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500522667&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+fan

Sure, for the adapter:
https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B01DPLRPZ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and for the fan:
https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B003XN24GY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cough.

This is just terrible. This is a solution to a poor design problem that should have been taken care of immediately after a mock up was made. Like many have mentioned, your hub is technically covering up the disc drive slot. Those ports are USB 3, something I am exstatic about that was added for these consoles, so the the power shouldn't be a problem for the hub unless plugging in 4 controllers....You know what this is all dumb. DUMB! If you plug in something to the usb it will most likely stay there forever. Your cable to charge the controller will be dangling there till you need it again. Plus I am certain Sony would make the plug slim enough to fit in their own designed space, and will be happy to sell you PS4 branded USB drives. What would one even need a USB flash drive for besides possibly taking your save games with you? The hard drive is upgradable to anything really right? Two terabyte hard drive inside, so just plug a Mood Light or fan in for no other reason then because you could.
TL:DR: You don't need this, it comes with enough usb plugs for whatever you might need. One for controller charging because everyone plays alone, and one for a God damn Mood Light because, FUCK YOU, that's why.

Hi,

We always encourage customers to try getting the most out of their machines before buying new stuff. However there comes a point when attempting to restore old equipment can lead to major frustration. The following steps can help and certainly worth a shot:

• To free SSD space try this: https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/5h0zpe/save_up_to_9gb_on_ssd_clean_up_cwindowsinstaller/
  
• To improve performance, you can try downloading the latest Intel GPU driver from intel.com rather than using the Microsoft provided one. IIRC, the intel.com HD 4400 driver had about 9 months of extra development on it. You may need to manually uninstall your current driver via device manager in order to install the Intel one since it will complain that it is not designed for your computer. There is a risk of unintended side-effects, but it is 100% reversible.
  
• Does the CPU fan spin often? If so, it could be clogged with dust reducing its effectiveness. You can try getting a can of compressed air and blowing it into the slats - don't worry, you're not going to ruin the fan by over-spinning it or moving dust around the machine with this technique. It is unlikely to have a major effect but worth a shot.
  
• If the system is getting rather hot and throttling the CPU, you can add an auxiliary USB-powered fan and point it towards the hot area. Its surprising how effective this is: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Portable/dp/B003XN24GY
  
  Cheers,
  
  Dan
  
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  P.S. The newer Surface Pro 2017 or Pro 6 with Core i5/8GB ram would be an excellent upgrade for you if you choose to go in that direction.
  
  

So one of these is a possible, and slightly ridiculous, stop-gap?

Sure! https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY

This is my previous step.

http://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinMining/comments/1izsj8/133ghs_4x_usb_erupters_now_i_can_use_my_gaming/

Flexible USB Fan - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY

USB L Connector - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5HS95A

7 Port Powered Rosewill USB Hub - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BV7XQ8


The fan is quiet and does its job. 5 successful eruptors on one usb 2.0 hub.

In multiple cosplays I have used computer case fans like this and even larger ones like this as well as USB fans.

Computer fans have the advantage of being more conducive to being hard mounted. USB Fans have the advantage of lower operating voltage (5 volts vs 12 volts for a case fan) so the batteries are easier to manage and you could even opt for a rechargable usb battery pack.

Keep your hair in mind, as either fan can get tangled up in it quick.

What about this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XN24GY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498353383&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+fan

I bought this fan when I bought my switch. I plug it in every time I play Mario kart or Zelda. After a couple hours of four player MK8 it was still pretty cool to the touch. Peace of mind for me. Maybe it's bullshit but I'm happy to have it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XN24GY/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if thats too noisy these things work fine and are pretty close to silent

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY

i have one running on mine

additionally you can put one of these on the CPU

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC043CE

Hello,

I have a surface S3 with I7 for over a year now and I love it. Most of your bugs I've experienced at some point or other. Windows 10 originally had a pretty rough start on minor bugs but Microsoft has started releasing patches at a faster rate which helped a lot of these.

1. Keep updating windows.. This use to be a common problem for more then just surface, (my gf has a lenovo laptop with touch and it would break there too) but it went away sometime ago. (Use to be a weekly problem but I haven't experienced it in a few months)
   
   
2. I had to disable windows defender for similar issues. Not sure if updating or what helped but ya the overheating is a real issue. I bought a usb small fan on amazon for about $7 to plug into my computer to blow air on the top right corner of the computer. This helps a lot with overheating, (especially when gaming). For the process being stuck, it sounds like a bug =/. I use to see this issue but it went away. For me it was this "app module installer". Very annoying but I haven't had an issue like this in months.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY
   
   
3. Sorry, haven't hit this.
   
   
4. Try letting update run for a long period of time. I had the same problem and learned that the % isn't accurate. If you don't have the windows anniversary version it might be downloading a very large update and could be stuck there for a long time.
   
   I donno if I was very helpful but try to plug into a solid internet and download all the updates, the Surface has come a long way in terms of reliability. Microsoft redesigned a lot of code with windows 8+ and it came at a cost.

in case you are looking for a fan, try this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk ;-)

You have a power bank, why not just get a small usb fan. There are hundreds of models on amazon that are small and either run off any usb port or are rechargeable.

Like this: usb flexible fan

Or even this fancy neck one: fancy neck fan

With only one I wouldn't worry about, as long as there is some airflow around it, cooling it won't be a problem. If you have 5 spaced close together, you probably want to get a fan for them. A lot of people use this one: http://amzn.com/B003XN24GY but a $5 desk fan from Walmart would do the trick.

I had my little guy in a 5g when I got him and used these to keep it cool. (linking directly to usa amazon just so you know what I got but you'd probably be better off finding the same/similar on a more appropriate site for your location!)

USB Fans (x2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - these are SUPER quiet - could barely hear them when running!

USB Hub - I covered up the two remaining ports with tape so water didn't get in it, but you could also just get a hub with two ports instead of four! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XMD7KPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Extension cable to plug in the hub to my power strip that had usb outlets. If your power strip doesn't have a usb port then you'll need to get a brick as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007FGU5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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In the North Carolina summer at 90-110 degrees F, this kept my tank at about 62-65 F

Make sure your battery settings are on "High Performance" and try getting this fan. It's completely changed how the game runs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No problem. If you still want a little fan, the pi could probably power something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XN24GY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492145893&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=personal+fan+usb&dpPl=1&dpID=31bg8Sp8sTL&ref=plSrch

Although that is using the full size USB ports.

I'm skeptical after trying a similar "forehead fan" on my DK2:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/

I found it better to have an oscillating fan blowing across the whole playspace. Has any reviewer compared to a regular home fan?

I'd love to cooling or a little airflow inside the HMD somehow. But, the next best thing for me is cooling the sides of my neck using an "ice bandana" full of small frozen gel packs.

if one did want inside: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/

ARCTIC Breeze Mobile USB-Powered 92mm Portable Fan, Portable Cooling Solution, Quiet Fan - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AJuZub0YGZ8QE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AJuZub0YGZ8QE

One of these and point it at the top right (left if you are looking at it) corner in the back.

They certainly do but weight might be an issue I think. The lightest solution I can think of is a small 5v fan like this pulled from an old video card or something wired to a battery pack (2 or 3 AAs). A few aluminium L brackets and some velcro should do it. Could even wire in a switch or a potentiometer to control it. I have a 1.5"x1.5" 5v fan here and it weighs 26g. Won't spin at 3v though :(.

USB fans would be quite a bit heavier. This one is 90g There's already half a kilo (1.1 lbs) hanging off my face and it's already pretty uncomfortable for me due to my "roman nose". Need to sew a thicker pad methinks.

I'm using the arctic breeze USB fan that I point at the top right corner of the device. Eliminates power limit throttling almost entirely.

You might want to get one of these for the adjacent USB port https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iTKHzbQJKM91T

If you want to play games, or do more intensive stuff, I highly recommend getting a usb fan and angling it towards the back of it.

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418141700&sr=8-2&keywords=silent+usb+fan

I use my surface every day as my main work device and with this little fan pointed at the back of it, I never ever hear the internal fan spin up to an audible level. This little fan is near silent as well. So that should help with throttling issues while gaming.

I also recommend using IE. The touch version is seriously the best thing since sliced bread when I am just casually browsing. I use regular IE for work. I just decided to never install chrome since getting the surface and haven't looked back yet.

I would also recommend getting familiar with onenote. It is a great program and if you make the initial commitment to use it for a bunch of stuff and create an organization scheme that works from the start, you will thank yourself later when you are trying to remember your thoughts on Harvard's 19th century curriculum choices two years down the line.

I'm sure others have more advice.

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY

7$ USB fan. For all your sweaty gamer needs ;)

I think your customers would appreciate that! they were as low as 5$ once as add on items. Artic Breeze Mobile

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY

I use this fan, its cheap and works perfectly keeping me at 20-22 watts after 3 hours of overwatch playing. I bought the gooseneck model and I point it at the back right corner allowing some air to pass through the vents, some air to go across the screen, and some air to go along the back. It works perfectly and is COMPLETELY silent. Only 8 dollars too. I haven't done any undervolting ever, just this one fan.

yep

There are tweaks you can do to make it not throttle. You need to change the power options which requires you do go into regedit and make a simple change. Here's the link on how to do it.

http://forums.windowscentral.com/microsoft-surface-pro-4/403403-no-more-throttle-fans-surface-pro-3-4-a.html

I can now game on medium settings without it throttling. Plus, get this fan...

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

It's not too loud and it keeps the back of the surface cool.

I should say that I have the i7 16gig so I have the 540 vid chip, but I'm sure it will work also for the i5 version.

Y'all may laugh, but this usb travel fan. There are so many times that I stay in dorms and just need a little bit of moving air and this thing has come in handy countless times. I can think of one particular stay on the beach in Guatemala in a hostel with pod beds and no fans provided. Everybody complained and was miserable. I wasn't as jolly as if I had an actual fan or AC, but I sure was doing better.

It plugs straight into a usb, makes no sound, and is light enough that I'm happy to justify it.

Mine runs hot when I'm using Photoshop. I've read elsewhere that the heat is within Intel specs.
Regardless, I bought a USB fan that I point at the Mini, and it cools it down great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_NxCyDb335Y7YE

Do you think this would work better than one of these placed towards the right corner?

I think this is it. Link

With my surface book, I've had far more success getting one of those USB fans and angling it towards the back of the tablet portion. It's far more portable, cheaper, quieter, and cools just as well if not better because you can direct the air flow exactly to where you need it.

Arctic ABACO-BZG00-010000 ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck and Adjustable Fan Speed I Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office I Silent USB Fan I Fan Speed 1700 RPM - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j3T4Ab0RSPGEB

I've seen a couple people that get a USB powered fan and point it at the area that gets hot on top of the CPU.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AoxJybKESRJER

> Do you have one of those little fans as well?

This fan works really well: http://amzn.com/B003XN24GY

I also have an 80mm case fan that moves a lot less air but seems to be just about as effective. With no fan, the block erupters get hot. With a small fan, they seem to run very cool.

I also have very low errors compared to what I see in a lot of screenshots (0.2%), not sure if that's related to cooling or not though.

Fan: http://amzn.com/B003XN24GY

I too just bought a switch the other day (finally found one).

Here is what I have bought (so far):

[A Stand]
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZAYH58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) needed? Maybe not, but I won't always have my screen with me to tote around.

Charge grip The grip that currently comes with the switch does not charge. I am ok with the switch's controllers, but do not like the idea of sliding it down on the screen every time they needed charged. I can't see me getting a "pro controller" but that is an option.

[This cable] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JJB3DB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I played all day Sunday, and noticed the switch was over heating. This cable allows for the switch not need to dock. Needed? No, but teaming this up with the stand and this means I should not have over heating issues.

And then I got these grips because the match my controllers, and I wanted that "back" hump for better grip.

Why grips and charge grip? Well I modded the charge grip already, are removed the plastic built-around.

I also bought a screen protector, the tampered glass one, for the screen, but I got that at a store.


To many case options out there, I got lucky a found a Zelda BotW special edition when they came out, so I have that. As for mobile charging, no help there.

Yeah, that's basically it.

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SP3 "mod" Buy a gooseneck USB fan. Plug it into the USB port and point it at the hot-spot on the back of the tablet where the proc is.

The ARCTIC Breeze here is my favorite out of a few I tried:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Nonconventional?

The knife on this is pretty amazing, the spork part is pure garbage.

Cheaper alternative for an ultra light wind shirt.

I can build a one-match fire, and I can absolutely pay attention to the fibers that I dry in my dryer so that I only bring along cotton lint. Or I can say something that rhymes with bucket and simply bring along some of these.

One of these + an external battery for recharging your cell phone = a breeze all night long.

I use lengths of this to insulate the wire handles of my cookpots so I don't have to bring a pot grab or separate pot holder. Remove the wire handle, slide the tubing over, replace the wire handle. So long as the handle doesn't go directly on a flame, the 400F limit of the silicone will do you.

USB fans seem to help:

https://reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/2cx9d3/surface_pro_3_usb_fan_62_performance_improvement/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XN24GY/

There are two artic breeze usb fans plugged into the usb hub. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003XN24GY?pc_redir=1409942669&robot_redir=1 and the two 80mm fans are just standard silent 80mm three pin fans that I ripped the fan speed sensor wire out of and swapped the other two wires about in the plug to make work. The whole thing runs completely silently.

I figured, lets say you want to play civilization or xcom..or something a bit more demanding..to be able to max out performance plus using this http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426100862&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic+fan+usb would make it decent experience with less throttling

I remember reading somewhere that the outside temperature affects the SP3 negatively, I'll try and find it tomorrow if I get a chance.

The surface starts the fan/throttles at around 70°C. Was this in chrome? Does the temperature rise the same in IE/FF?

You could also consider buying a small USB fan and point it at the top right corner of the device, it'll help it stay cool. Something like this

This subreddit is highly fond of the arctic breeze:

http://www.amazon.ca/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/

It actually does pretty well. I can be programming/running code/running matlab and it'll hover around 45 - 50, maybe 60 if I go at it. It's just not covered though so if it hits your surface, it will leave a scratch. its a possibility if you use an external usb hub and move the surface around

Anyone know where to get those USB fans?

Edit: Looks like these? http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370030944&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+fan

I was joking because everyone is posting pics with the same fan......

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374753844&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+fan

Bloating occurs mainly due to heat. If you touch your devices are they warm? I know some people use USB fans (Linked one I have seen posted below). To my knowledge none of these devices will allow you to run without a battery. When a battery bloats it is a warning that things are going wrong.

If you continue to ignore the battery bloating you are going to have an issue. Batteries bloat because gases are released and the battery contained them (In return it bloats). Eventually that protection may fail.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/

I sometimes use a couple of different USB fans:

https://www.amazon.com.au/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Portable/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=asc_df_B003XN24GY/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792025491&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2383948075395915345&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000286&hvtargid=pla-441796032378&psc=1 - I use this one if I'm using the GPD on a external screen or handheld WHILE it's charging (the fan uses a bit of power so expect 1-1.5 HR battery life with fan on)

https://www.ebay.com.au/i/262358644471?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=262358644471&targetid=752504740784&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1000286&poi=&campaignid=7412621934&mkgroupid=80280725225&rlsatarget=aud-693796249881:pla-752504740784&abcId=1139426&merchantid=116570866&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqabvuPWI5gIVkTUrCh08qwT4EAQYBSABEgL4mfD_BwE - Or I use this one when I'm exclusively on battery power as it has 2 mode settings, low and high and while on Low I can still maintain good battery life.

The first fan is longer and can extend and bend directly over the intake which is why it's a great little cooling gadget, really helps with the temps (at least 3-5 degrees Celsius difference - depending on game).

The second Xiaomi fan is shorter but the dual mode makes it ideal for battery use. In both cases, there is a risk of your fingers getting jammed up in the blades but if you bend the fans properly, you should be good.

I use this fan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x6QTAb9Z63HAV
My usb tester shows it pulling between 0.20amps

I agree with mlbobs first two points, second two points are up to you. If you are gaming, you might want to get this. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

Point it at the top right of the back of the SP4, or top left if you are looking at the back.

I wouldn't bother with a screen protector if you use the type cover. But to answer your question, the pen will work fine with it. The pen resistance or feel will be different and the touch feel will be different, and the reflections from the screen will be different.

Have you thought about back ups? External monitor? Adaptor to use TV? Bigger speakers, headphones?

if heat is the issue, then https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Adjustable/dp/B003XN24GY get this and blow it on the back of your surface as a temp work around?

These are handy

Here’s the exact one I bought. Like I said, not the most elegant solution, but the fan definitely helped cool things down and reduced throttling.

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Portable/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDEw-ac_d_pm&keywords=usb+flexible+fan&pd_rd_i=B003XN24GY&pd_rd_r=8ff18538-2ed1-4a9f-88d9-b72637478d72&pd_rd_w=EO7lR&pd_rd_wg=pjPhZ&pf_rd_p=808372f4-ce06-4458-88ef-16b605aa053a&pf_rd_r=Y6Y6S8Y6CVTZN0MXYZVR&psc=1&qid=1573842829

It's unusual to me that it's so binary... usually the throttling is at least a bit gradual and not so strong.

Still you could always try something like this (which I had for my SP4 I7).

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Portable/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=usb+fan&qid=1571829997&sr=8-5

It probably won't be identical to the I7's fan, but it might make up most of the difference. That's partially just the reality of an ultra portable with no fan, but a decent on die GPU.

Get a hammock but if not then plan B. Get an external battery bank. Get a couple of these. People say they move air pretty well.

I'd say put a heat sink on, although in that temperature I'm sure it won't do much. Making backups is a great idea. If all else fails, plug one of these in the USB port and aim it at the Pi: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Flexible-Adjustable/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_3/145-9324055-0476619?ie=UTF8&qid=1499268247&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+fan

Treat yoself

Not a dead-on answer but, maybe something like this? It would certainly look better

I use this fan for my Surface Pro (2017). Plug it in, flex it so air blows into the small vent just above the USB port. Helps reduce throttling but takes up the USB port.

ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck I Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office I Silent USB Fan I Fan Speed 1700 RPM - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DmJ3CbSR5V898

Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495473173&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+fan

3.8 oz

As for heat I use a 3b+ as a seedbox and it does generally just get hot. I use some heatsinks and a standard black pi case. But it is always running warm, so I can only imagine the RPi 4.

I also run a 8devices Jalapeno as my Openwrt router that runs Wireguard (with NEON support). For cooling I use artic cool fan connected to a usb port and it does a really good job and is super quiet. Plus I can bend it pretty far so it does not sit too high.

Mini USB fan for more immersion.

http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406923483&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+fan

Ohh, jeez, you can buy the Bitmain Antminer here.

The smaller ones in between the Antminers are these, but for $10 more, you can get like 5 times the Mh/s with the Antminers. The Antminers are a lot more worth it; I just wanted something to fill in my empty spaces.

The cooling fan is this, but I've got a bigger clamp fan blowing on it so the whole rig doesn't burn my house down. Though, I haven't had much problem with heat. The cooling fan does enough to keep them cool, but when I had no cooling fan, it was hot enough to burn my skin and I found that out the hard way. The clamp fan is just there for insurance.

The Pi is gonna need a 4GB SD card, so make sure you've got a reader for that.

And you're correct. This is the least profitable thing you can do, my setup cost me roughly $150 a month and a half ago, and they've made me $2 worth of Bitcoins (.004 Bitcoin) that haven't even been transferred to me because Slush's pool send threshold is .01 Bitcoin. Though, the whole setup barely puts any strain on my electric bill.

It was fun putting it together and making it work, and it's a great conversation starter, but it has yet to prove me any monetary worth at all. Maybe I can buy something cheap on Overstock in a couple months, or I'll get really really lucky and mine a block.

I know it may look silly, but I've read a few people suggest using a USB powered fan like this and pointing it at the back of the SP3 where it gets hottest:

https://smile.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Solution-Gooseneck/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467920598&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+fan

Here's what I did (sounds super weird but it works) I bought an on-the-go phone charger 3000 MAH < along with a 6 port USB hub and 6 USB fans that can be stood up on their own. Works like a charm and the fans are surprisingly powerful and last about day and I plug the battery in to charge overnight. Products used:
Fans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R72FxbHH08D17

Battery pack: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQSMEEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X82FxbKYJHR4M

USB Hub: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015O4Y1YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_G.2Fxb0WQ3Z6D

That's my plan, a while back someone recommended a small USB powered fan and I'm currently trying to decide if that will be sufficient or if I should go for a bigger one.

i got a ~10$ usb fan from amazon. one with a bendy neck so you can point it directly at the back of surface.

its cheap, effective, hardly takes up space and makes a big difference in frame-rate. i can play hours without stutters, while before my surface would go ~20min before having to undervolt and cool down.

found the exact one i bought
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AQ5qDbRDK1RY4

For gaming, you should try lowering the resolution. It helps a lot. Also, if you're considering a USB fan, I have this one and highly recommend it.
It's decently quiet, it helps, and it's very affordable. If you want, you could shell out a few more dollars and get one with a base, that could come in handy.

For the audio de-sync, I have the exact same issue on SP3!! I have no idea what causes it. It's very frustrating!

No idea what that windows credentials is. Never seen it.

Unrelated note: How'd you get OBS to record/stream the screen properly? Whenever I try to use it, OBS only shows the upper left corner of the screen, no mater what settings I fiddle with.

Here you go!

Thanks OP. I'm currently using the arctic breeze one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile-Everywhere-Notebooks/dp/B003XN24GY

Top tip - with some careful dremeling you can cut out the corner of the strap attachment so you can re-fit the headset band with the fan still attached.

See -> http://imgur.com/a/vmpw5

Before buying a cooling platform, test if it actually makes any difference by pointing a box fan right towards it. Lift it up a little so the air can flow freely under the bottom and cool the area most likely to get hot (the CPU/GPU area).

You could also get something like this.

Here's someone getting a 62% performance improvement (FPS) on a Surface Pro 3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC8rCeDMqFw

Author: SteelbiteGaming

Content:

>I'm heavily considering taking up BTC mining as a hobby. I know that this will most likely never break even, but it'd be a fun venture into mining.

>Budget of $100


> USB powered BTC miner
> USB powered fan
> 3 port USB hub


>What do you guys think for a budget of $100? Remember that this is a hobby and not for profit.

>Thanks for any and all suggestions!

Please do, my solution to the heat throttling has always been an external fan, with that I am able to achieve pretty close to maximum performance. Though undervolting would mean I wouldn't have to carry around a usb dock and fan for gaming away from home...

I have the pro 4 8gb i7 and I play a lot of games on mine. Lego games play the best, especially both of the Harry Potter Lego games. On those, I get very high frame rates at max settings, max resolution. I also have played Tomb Raider 2013 at 1080p on ultra settings (ultra for detail and textures but the rest on high) and got low to mid 20s fps. However I also use a USB fan that I got off Amazon and that gives me double frame rates so I can play that game even in the mid 40s fps with those settings. The fan also allows me to get in the low 20s at 720p for Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Assassins Creed games I also play. I don't play #2 or #3 at max resolution because there is black boxing, but I do play those at 1080p and they are playable. Black Flag I play as well but at 720p. Mind you on these games I am not getting super high frame rates, but at least in the 20s-30s which is fine for me and basically similar to what you would get on a gaming console.

When you get your device, make sure to get this fan from Amazon to help with your gaming. You will get about twice the performance. It's also helpful just in general to keep the device extra cool and have sustained performance for longer periods of time.

https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-ABACO-BZG00-010000-ARCTIC-Breeze-Mobile/dp/B003XN24GY

I agree, and there's no way a ~$7 USB fan from amazon could hurt ;)

I have several of these they're very versatile and great for the price!

ARCTIC Breeze Mobile USB-Powered 92mm Portable Fan, Portable Cooling Solution, Quiet Fan - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bpQbub19C7ZA2

www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY