[SOLVED] RockPro64 premium aluminium casing

justwantin · 05-26-2022, 11:57 PM

I'm considering ordering a RockPro64. There is an aluminium case for it that has a "Built-in heat pipe (plate) that directly contact[s] with SoC". Has anybody used one of these cases and does it provide adequate cooling?

If that is the case than I would probably first install Slackwarearm out of the case and then install the board in the case after the install. Would installing without a heat sink or heat sink with fan pose a risk of overheating and damaging the SoC?

https://pine64.com/product/rockpro64...uminum-casing/

drmozes · 05-27-2022, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by justwantin

I'm considering ordering a RockPro64. There is an aluminium case for it that has a "Built-in heat pipe (plate) that directly contact[s] with SoC". Has anybody used one of these cases and does it provide adequate cooling?

If that is the case than I would probably first install Slackwarearm out of the case and then install the board in the case after the install. Would installing without a heat sink or heat sink with fan pose a risk of overheating and damaging the SoC?

https://pine64.com/product/rockpro64...uminum-casing/

I have one of these cases for the desktop test machine and haven't had any problems with it so far.
Running the Slackware Installer without a fan or heat sink will be fine, but not running it long term - I ran one without and it became damaged. I don't know if not having a fan or heat disspipation was the cause of the damage but I suspect it was since the machine was also used for compiling large applications.

My aluminium case is slightly warm to the touch - I'll take a reading with the laser thermometer if you like ;-)

justwantin · 05-27-2022, 03:06 PM

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I'll take a reading with the laser thermometer if you like

That'd be most appreciated. It would give me a point of reference ... time to place an order ... ta :<)

drmozes · 05-28-2022, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by justwantin

That'd be most appreciated. It would give me a point of reference ... time to place an order ... ta :<)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0bFlTBLj4I

The thermometer was previously registering 20deg C, but having left it next to the RockPro64 case for a minute whilst I prepared the camera, it rose by 2.5 deg!

glorsplitz · 05-28-2022, 11:12 AM

mine is nude and is about 25.556 degrees celsius with large heat sink and fan

pan64 · 05-28-2022, 12:23 PM

here is a comparison for rpi4: https://www.martinrowan.co.uk/2019/0...aspberry-pi-4/
I have a fanless aluminium case, there was no any problem with it. But obviously it may depend on the load, so probably better to buy a different one with a fan for you.
Additionally you cannot damage that device, because it will automatically handle overheating.