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[โ€“] Romulon@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think even 1cm would be enough. Take a look at the ifixit steamdeck heatsink replacement guide to see how small the heatsink is.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Heatsink+Replacement/148904

[โ€“] UxyIVrljPeRl@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I was thinking about a bigger fan. Diddnt someone bolt a pc fan on? Dont remember, but that was my tought tiny fan replacing with Silent 80-140 and the noise is gone.