How hot should I let a GridSeed IC get?

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I have a Gridseed Scrypt-based crypto miner with a very noisy fan. I've read a few pieces that state the device can be run without a heat sync or fan, so I went out and bought a Fluke infrared thermometer to monitor the temp as I try this suggestion out. How hot should should I let the surface of the chip run before ending my experiment?

nipponese

Posted 2014-04-18T01:57:18.690

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That depends entirely on how long you plan to use your miner ... – Eugen Rieck – 2014-04-18T02:07:04.610

@EugenRieck At least a year. – nipponese – 2014-04-18T02:15:18.543

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The spec sheet says that the chip is rated to operate at up to 85C. The surface of the package will tend to be a bit cooler than the chip itself, so I'd say 70C is a good safe limit.

David Schwartz

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