Question Can we come accross overheating effect in Raspberry Pi?

[samjones20002000]

Can we come across overheating effect in Raspberry Pi? If yes, please let me know other pitfalls as well. Also do you feel Raspberry Pi can replace the Personal PC, and that too at current cost that we beer for it currently?

Sam Jones

 

[USAFRet]

Overheating? Improperly treated, that can occur with any electronics.

The Pi replacing a desktop PC? No.
Similarly, my desktop can't replace my phone.
Different tools for different purposes.

 

[OldSurferDude]

The first step in overcoming heating issues would be to ensure there is proper air flow. I have one that is not in a case, but in a 20cm high x 30cm wide by 40cm deep cabinet by itself. Laying flat it had problems, on one edge it works fine.

The next is heat sinks. I have another laying flat in a case on top of a cabinet. It works fine.

The next step is a fan. I have no experience with those. Cases with fans are easily found.

In general, I would agree with USAFRet, right tool for the right job, but who hasn't used a screwdriver as a hammer? I actually use the latter of my two Pi's (I must write r here ) for half of my Arduino development. I remote into it with VNC and store data on a Network Attached Storage (NAS). But stand alone, no. You'll still need a monitor, keyboard and mouse. You'll find better suited computers for under USD$80.

 

[samjones20002000]

Overheating? Improperly treated, that can occur with any electronics.

The Pi replacing a desktop PC? No.
Similarly, my desktop can't replace my phone.
Different tools for different purposes.

Thanks for your answer. That helped. Regards Sam Jones

 

[samjones20002000]

The first step in overcoming heating issues would be to ensure there is proper air flow. I have one that is not in a case, but in a 20cm high x 30cm wide by 40cm deep cabinet by itself. Laying flat it had problems, on one edge it works fine.

The next is heat sinks. I have another laying flat in a case on top of a cabinet. It works fine.

The next step is a fan. I have no experience with those. Cases with fans are easily found.

In general, I would agree with USAFRet, right tool for the right job, but who hasn't used a screwdriver as a hammer? I actually use the latter of my two Pi's (I must write r here ) for half of my Arduino development. I remote into it with VNC and store data on a Network Attached Storage (NAS). But stand alone, no. You'll still need a monitor, keyboard and mouse. You'll find better suited computers for under USD$80.

Thanks for your answer. That helped. Regards Sam Jones

 

[jim234]

i am using ELB-REV4 that is powered by AM335X chipset and never encountered overheating issues.

 

[samjones20002000]

i am using ELB-REV4 that is powered by AM335X chipset and never encountered overheating issues.

Thanks for your answer. That helped. Regards Sam Jones