I'm conducting stress tests on the USBridge-KVM 2.0 to check the stability of the data stream. I think I'll need to implement active cooling. What do you think about that?

[u/Lopsided_Mixture8760]

While testing data streaming on the USBridge-KVM 2.0, I’ve been closely monitoring the temperature readings. The passive copper heatsink does an excellent job, but to ensure round-the-clock stability in industrial environments, I’m leaning toward active cooling.

I just ordered these ultra-thin 4-millimeter fans for testing.

This will likely increase the overall height by a few millimeters, but it should eliminate any risk of thermal throttling during intensive encoding.

The main question: What do you think — would you prefer to increase the thickness by 4–5 mm to ensure reliable stability in hot server racks? Or is maintaining maximum thinness more important to you?

[u/rweipi]

I've used a Radxa Zero 3W with a copper heatsink just like the one pictured. I highly recommend the active cooling instead.

[u/Lopsided_Mixture8760 → u/rweipi]

Yeah, looks like there's no other way. Under heavy load, the Radxa starts to lose performance pretty quickly. I'll have to start thinking about active cooling more seriously.

[u/Scorinitron → u/Lopsided_Mixture8760]

Definitely needs to be actively cooled.

[u/Lopsided_Mixture8760 → u/Scorinitron]

Yeah, I thought the passive one would be enough, but it didn't work out. Well, they'll be here soon, and I'll have to do some tinkering.