[GTR7] Vented bottom for improved cooling

ahilker@hotmail

GarethRossUK replied at 2023-07-07 03:01
Nice cuts but those void the warranty, I always look to make changes that never go to the point of n ...

I don't like to fucus on that stuff all that much, but what you're doing is the more level-headed way to go about it. With that monster fan, you should have NO issues with ram temps. HWinfo had me concerned about the ram with the unmodified case (in the high 90's), though the storage never got that hot. I never see the ram go over the low 80's now, so I would say mine is consistent to the reductions others have seen. The cpu/gpu cooling didn't noticeably improve with the top hole, but the sound of the fan at high speeds did significantly. The high-pitched frequency of the air moving through those small perforations gets to me.  

GarethRossUK

ahilker@hotmail replied at 2023-07-07 04:09
I don't like to fucus on that stuff all that much, but what you're doing is the more level-headed  ...

With the laser cut design from the video that was all in Chinese would it be best to block up the grill that is under the fins and only have the grill directly under the fan?

my laser cut bottom plate arrived today and I have sheets of pc dust filters that I can custom cut so I could add additional layers as a way of blocking the cuttouts of the bottom plate that is located under the fins.

ahilker@hotmail

JoeGasper replied at 2023-07-04 08:50
The original post is over on reddit in /r/BeelinkOfficial

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No bottom plate with 5mm standoffs in the existing screw holes works great for keeping the ram and underside cool (easiest solution). I ran mine for a week that way, but it felt unfinished to me. Although the plastic sub-cover provides plenty of protection/structure, I drilled a 50mm hole in the aluminium base plate where the fan is located.

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lieber_tiger replied at 2023-07-03 22:59
I have noticed that RAM is perfecly cool when I remove the bottom plate. Since the fan blows all the ...

I think there's general confusion within this thread as to the direction of airflow in the GTR7 system fan. It blows onto the main board, not towards the base plate. You are right about the "air can't get out part", but it's because they're trying to use intake and exhaust from the same source (the ventilated sides of the unit).

GarethRossUK

I think we need Beelink to provide documentation on the cooling / thermals design we have labels inside for components it would be cool, to know which way air is intended to move and whats intake and exhaust.

ahilker@hotmail

GarethRossUK replied at 2023-07-07 04:39
With the laser cut design from the video that was all in Chinese would it be best to block up the  ...

IDK WTF you're talking about here (reminds me of talking to my buddy's Scottish father), but anyway, keep the ram cool by any method (perhaps heatsink kit), monster fan, drill a hole, custom plexiglass, standoffs, oem replacement from manufacturer... It works great with a relatively minor oversite.   Now if I can just get my hands on a driver...

GarethRossUK

ahilker@hotmail replied at 2023-07-07 07:32
IDK WTF you're talking about here (reminds me of talking to my buddy's Scottish father), but anywa ...

memory heatsinks for laptops I actually have coming in a few days already orderd several options a few days ago.

It's the slats next to the fan on the base I was not sure about.

Support-03

Hello there,

We do have the plan to change the bottom plate for Beelink GTR7 , but there isn't a specific date yet.
Stay tuned.

julli100

I have no bottom plate and GTR7 upright with the short side against the table.

GarethRossUK

Support-03 replied at 2023-07-07 22:43
Hello there,

We do have the plan to change the bottom plate for Beelink GTR7 , but there isn't a s ...

Please show is a design drawing of the intended changes, keep us the community in the loop so we can provide feedback on changes.