tangcla 8 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I've got a P222 in my Gen8, and iLO is telling me it's at 85 degrees - is this normal? Looking at you, @LoneWolf... as I know you have a P222! Link to post Share on other sites
schoondoggy 895 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 On page 2 of this thread, psikey shares some data from his gen8 and p222. 85 degrees seems to be the number. http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6032-g8-microserver-be-aware-of-fan-issue-add-in-cards/page-2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tangcla 8 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 On page 2 of this thread, psikey shares some data from his gen8 and p222. 85 degrees seems to be the number. http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6032-g8-microserver-be-aware-of-fan-issue-add-in-cards/page-2 ah, thanks. Now I remember reading that thread. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Firebaall 17 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) 85 C is what I'm seeing too. I don't like it running that hot (even if it is within spec). Has anybody considered placing a chipset fan on the existing heatsink, or even removing the factory sink in favour of an aftermarket fan/heatsink combo? If anybody has their P222 handy, can you measure the hole-hole distance for the factory mounting holes? Edited February 27, 2014 by Firebaall Link to post Share on other sites
ikon 439 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I agree with you, 85C is too hot. Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Miner 254 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I was running about 70-71C. When I replaced the VR's that were on the SDM (that's on the same side as the PSU and P222) with 2 WD10JFCX the avg dropped to 68C or less. Link to post Share on other sites
Firebaall 17 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 What is the fan speed at those temps? Mine's sitting at 18% Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Miner 254 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I have my BIOS set to Increased Cooling so my fan speeds are never less than 36% Here's some other temp studies that includes a series of runs at different BIOS settings and several people's successful use of add on fans and/or an active CPU cooler: http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6762-anyone-who-has-changed-the-heat-sink-on-a-gen8-microserver/page-3#entry77590 Link to post Share on other sites
Firebaall 17 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Some quick test results: Ambient T = 21C BIOS Settings: Optimal: Fan speed 18%, P222 85C Increased: Fan speed 36-39%, P222 63C Maximum: Fan speed 70%, P222 55C It seems the "increased" BIOS setting brings the P222 into a much more comfortable range. However, the extra fan noise is the trade-off. I'm thinking a good solution might be an aftermarket Northbridge chipset fan mounted, or place in front of the P222's heatsink. At least it's good to know that the factory heat sink on the card is sufficient for proper cooling within the tight confines of the microserver. Link to post Share on other sites
ikon 439 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 55C is certainly a lot better. although I tend to want the temps even lower... below 50C. Link to post Share on other sites
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