NUC11pahi7: external cooling fans?

[MarioJP]

I've just received my NUC11PAHi7 and I'm going to configure it during the next days. Although it's still too early to check whether there are any thermal issues since the beginning due, for instance, to a defective thermal past application, I would like to know whether anybody has had good results sitting the unit on an external cooling fan, or placing such fan on top of the unit.

Many thanks

[AlHill]

"or placing such fan on top of the unit."

What, like this?

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Maybe Windows 12 will be better]

[MarioJP]

Reeeally funny. No, I meant something like this:

According to this Japanese user, the CPU temperature dropped by some 20-30%. I'm only asking if somebody else here has adopted a similar workaround.

[MarioJP]

I forgot to say that the upper fan sits on top of the unit after removing the unit top cover. 

[Jean_Intel]

Hello MarioJP,

Thank you for posting on the Intel️® communities.  

Regarding your questions, you should know that the NUC11PAHi7 thermal design is enough to prevent the unit from overheating. There is no need to add external fans.

Best regards, 

Jean O.  

Intel Customer Support Technician

[MarioJP]

Thank you Jean,

I indeed hope not be forced to use those external fans. But, the unit shown in the picture above is a NUC11PAHi7, and in the website where the user described the reasons for this choice (he said he just bought it) it was clear that the unit was overheating, at least judging from the various graphs. Anyway, we will see.

Thank you. 

[Jean_Intel]

Hello MarioJP,

I appreciate your response.

If you face any thermals issues, I recommend you look at our article "Troubleshooting Overheating or Thermal Issues on Intel® NUC." It provides recommendations and may solve this type of issue. 

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000033327/intel-nuc.html

Best regards, 

Jean O.  

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Jean_Intel]

Hello MarioJP,

I hope you are doing fine.

Were you able to check the previous post?

Let us know if you still need assistance.

Best regards, 

Jean O.  

Intel Customer Support Technician

[MarioJP]

Thank you. I'm just in the middle of gradually configuring the NUC11PAHi7 and installing apps, so I haven't reached a situation which might require your help re overheating yet.

[Jean_Intel]

Hello MarioJP,

I appreciate your response.

I will keep this thread open for a few days to monitor if you face any issues. Please, don't hesitate to let me know if you experience any problems with your unit.

Best regards, 

Jean O.  

Intel Customer Support Technician

[MarioJP]

Please go ahead and close this thread. In case I need help when I'll be able to use my NUC more extensively I'll come back.

Thank you.

[Jean_Intel]

Hello MarioJP,

As you requested, I will close this thread. If you need additional information, please, submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.  

Best Regards, 

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician