[luau] Underclocking / Aluminum cases

[Joe Linux]

Of course, but the original intent of the individual was to eliminate 
his fan therefore, you have to answer what is the best thing you can do 
once you have no fan.  I doubt the best solution is to cover up the 
sources of heat.

Robert Green wrote:

>Your idea of just leaving the cover off is less efficient than a
>well-designed case with good air flow via a case fan, unless you're
>going to use a room fan to blow into the open case (or other method
>to increase the air flow across the components).
>
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>Without a strong air flow, you rely mainly on radiant heat transfer
>and natural convection. Forced convection using a fan / pump in a
>closed case is much more effecient, assuming the case has good air
>flow paths available.
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