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Koosmile uses an Intel N100 CPU with an Intel P8 processor.

Koosmile uses an Intel N100 CPU with an Intel P8 processor.

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pestvogel
Member
231
08-11-2016, 10:04 PM
#1
The CPU appears to be free of jumpers, which suggests a clean design. Liquid metal could be considered for safety, but you should verify compatibility with the component. Conformal coating may still be necessary depending on environmental protection needs.
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pestvogel
08-11-2016, 10:04 PM #1

The CPU appears to be free of jumpers, which suggests a clean design. Liquid metal could be considered for safety, but you should verify compatibility with the component. Conformal coating may still be necessary depending on environmental protection needs.

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3Edge
Senior Member
718
08-12-2016, 02:32 AM
#2
You're asking about using regular thermal paste for a 6W CPU and clarifying what "jumpers" refer to.
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3Edge
08-12-2016, 02:32 AM #2

You're asking about using regular thermal paste for a 6W CPU and clarifying what "jumpers" refer to.

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homedawg_
Member
131
08-24-2016, 06:16 PM
#3
I meant to talk about resistors instead of jumpers, and I’m aiming for better performance with longer boost times.
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homedawg_
08-24-2016, 06:16 PM #3

I meant to talk about resistors instead of jumpers, and I’m aiming for better performance with longer boost times.

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firestorm22
Junior Member
44
08-24-2016, 07:46 PM
#4
Make sure you check the surface before applying any protective coating, especially since the material conducts electricity.
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firestorm22
08-24-2016, 07:46 PM #4

Make sure you check the surface before applying any protective coating, especially since the material conducts electricity.

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lololala_123
Member
111
08-25-2016, 02:15 AM
#5
What temperatures are we looking at? If it's far from the thermal limit, it's likely not thermally constrained and the LM won't be effective here.
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lololala_123
08-25-2016, 02:15 AM #5

What temperatures are we looking at? If it's far from the thermal limit, it's likely not thermally constrained and the LM won't be effective here.

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iSnowiZ
Junior Member
14
08-25-2016, 12:30 PM
#6
I haven’t logged my temperatures, but I’m confident they’d get better with LM. Would it make sense to apply any kind of conformal coating first, or should I proceed without it?
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iSnowiZ
08-25-2016, 12:30 PM #6

I haven’t logged my temperatures, but I’m confident they’d get better with LM. Would it make sense to apply any kind of conformal coating first, or should I proceed without it?

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Spidercyber
Senior Member
673
08-25-2016, 12:54 PM
#7
First verify the temperatures to assess potential improvements. It seems the investment isn't justified given the current risk and expense, so opt for standard thermal paste instead.
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Spidercyber
08-25-2016, 12:54 PM #7

First verify the temperatures to assess potential improvements. It seems the investment isn't justified given the current risk and expense, so opt for standard thermal paste instead.

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beth04
Member
156
08-27-2016, 01:16 PM
#8
There are plenty of reasons to use LM, but I just need to know if there’s anything visible that requires conformal coating. Please let me know. I’m going to replace my laptop, which I bought myself, no matter what others think. Thank you for your understanding. I only need assistance with my problem—let’s collaborate as a community and support each other.
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beth04
08-27-2016, 01:16 PM #8

There are plenty of reasons to use LM, but I just need to know if there’s anything visible that requires conformal coating. Please let me know. I’m going to replace my laptop, which I bought myself, no matter what others think. Thank you for your understanding. I only need assistance with my problem—let’s collaborate as a community and support each other.

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Mudonyourface
Junior Member
1
08-27-2016, 09:34 PM
#9
The main concern is that these aren't truly bare dies as I understand; they rely on a denser thermal paste that stays put, unlike Liquid Metal which tends to seep over time. It might need extra thermal pads, though I'm not certain. Unless the dies are perfectly matched in height, I’d skip it to avoid potential issues. Keep in mind it's a 7-watt component, so it should handle mistakes fine. Also, the Liquid Metal could interfere with the SoC’s built-in Wi-Fi.
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Mudonyourface
08-27-2016, 09:34 PM #9

The main concern is that these aren't truly bare dies as I understand; they rely on a denser thermal paste that stays put, unlike Liquid Metal which tends to seep over time. It might need extra thermal pads, though I'm not certain. Unless the dies are perfectly matched in height, I’d skip it to avoid potential issues. Keep in mind it's a 7-watt component, so it should handle mistakes fine. Also, the Liquid Metal could interfere with the SoC’s built-in Wi-Fi.

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DerpUniverse
Member
203
08-28-2016, 01:33 AM
#10
Thanks for the guidance. I incorporated LM after applying conformal coating, using thermal pads and an air filter cut from an AC unit. It’s functioning properly without any problems. I recorded temperatures, which were about 1.5°C lower than expected, but that’s fine. Appreciate your support!
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DerpUniverse
08-28-2016, 01:33 AM #10

Thanks for the guidance. I incorporated LM after applying conformal coating, using thermal pads and an air filter cut from an AC unit. It’s functioning properly without any problems. I recorded temperatures, which were about 1.5°C lower than expected, but that’s fine. Appreciate your support!