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You can also just click the tools tab scroll down and the temps are shown there on Merlin builds.
To get to the temps, click Administration on the left side, then go to the Performance Tuning tab. I'm using my router to encrypt/decrypt my internet traffic to a VPN service, which takes a fair amount of CPU power to do on a fast connection. I would imagine this would heat my router up some if I was downloading a big file at a high speed, but I've never checked. For your case, "stress" isn't really the right word. It's not like you are hurting your router just by having fast internet.
As for the cooling, I can't say definitively that cooling the router will help with stability or longevity of it, but it definitely can't hurt. And after spending that much on a router, a couple fans isn't much more.
Also, if you happen to get the same setup as I have, I also ordered some cheap filters from China to catch the dust http://www.ebay.com/itm/201405462581
Huge Cooling SystemGetting this installed next week, funny thing is that it still wont make the router work properlyView attachment 4341
You can try one fan to intake the other to exhaust for best result.
I just checked my temps and they are currently
2.4GHz- 47c
5GHz- 55c
CPU- 73c
I might grab a cooler master notepal x3
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My temps are
CPU 73c
5GHz 65c
2.4GHz 48c
I'm not sure I even need extra cooling, and it would be tricky since I have mine hanging on the wall. I did have a thought though.. Would it help to buy one of those USB-powered fans with a flexible arm and connect it to the USB-port of the router? I don't really have alot of other options considering the location and orientation of the router.
It would cost what? Maybe $5 to try that USB fan option?
if any extra heat it would be at the power supply and not within the router , mind you the asus power supply isnt the biggest and may not be happy with the extra power consumptionMy primary concern with it is that it might add heat rather than cool the unit since the unit itself would be the power source.
if any extra heat it would be at the power supply and not within the router , mind you the asus power supply isnt the biggest and may not be happy with the extra power consumption
yes but it all comes back to the power supply and its amperage which hasnt changed
I looked at the venting on the unit and noticed mostly on the bottom and each end. I was thinking the heat was collecting in the top until it moved out on each end. I stood it on end leaning it against the wall and the temps went down to 2.4 GHz: 48°C - 5 GHz:48°C - CPU:60°C That's in a 21 degree room. Not the best looking solution or antenna orientation but it is passive cooling in a place out of view and does not affect performance for my wireless distance needs. The temps before were in line what others here were posting without cooling.
Asus router bad design ventilation.
I try remove top case.
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