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USB Overclocking and Hello!

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devilfish

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Hi, ive been lurking on these forums for a wile thought i'd post somthing funny as a first post!

I was a bit stuck when my USB micro hub POS started overheating (too higher power requirements), i needed a fix quick so using anything to hand i constructed a passive cooling fix... worked a treat ...

hubheatsink.jpg


Staples and a paperclip :D

Devilfish
 
Thats awesome. I looked at the pic, and was like......looks like a paperclip and some staples. The best diy heatsink I've seen in a long time.
 
REPOST IN GHETTO MOD!! REPOST IN GHETTO MOD!!! REPOST IN GHETTO MOD!!!!!


That is just too good NOT to add to the list!
 
i would actually recommend ceramique, just so you don't have to worry about not getting it everywhere :D
 
Duly moved to Ghetto mods thread.....

PS if anyone else trys this please note that its a special plastic coated insulated paperclip not your commmon uninsulated type ... :cool:

thanks for the comments!

Devilfish...
 
Welcome to the forums!!

I like what you did.. do you have any temps before and after?

What a nice way to introduce yourself too :D

 
as far as temperatures go i dont have a probe.. but it was malfunctioning before and wasnt after so i guess it worked fine!

Devilfish..

Ps can anyone reccoment a hub with 6+ ports that can handle several usb 2 high current devices?

TIA
 
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