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   On 07/12/2024 16:06, s|b wrote:   
   > On Sat, 7 Dec 2024 11:54:48 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
   >   
   >> It's an interesting thought as to why one would use a fan at all. If its   
   >> such a high compute task that you need one, maybe a bigger Pi or an   
   >> Intel based machine is indicated.   
   >   
   > I know I don't really need it, but some people claim it's better to have   
   > the CPU at (for instance) 35°C than 48°C. It can't hurt, can it?   
   >   
      
   I think it will probably extend the chip lifetime from about 150 years   
   to a couple of thousand.   
      
   >> I dislike fans. They fail.   
   >   
   > Well, if this one fails I won't be in trouble, because it does fine   
   > without it. ;-)   
   >   
   Well that's true!   
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