I currently have the Raspberry Pi Model B. I got some three heatsinks, one large two small (the large is about the size of the Broadcom chip, small is the ethernet/usb(?) chip). I use my raspberry pi as an audio server. I am running MusicBox on it, and output the audio through a usb audio card. I am using a edimax usb wifi adapter to connect to my network.
Where should I put my heatsinks? Do I really even need heatsinks for this (if not, when do I)?
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Ghanima
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You put the heatsinks directly on top of the CPU and the Ethernet/USB micro controller.
Like this:
Usually, 99 times out of 100, you won't need heatsinks.
Patrick Cook
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I find that heat sinks, while not needed, allow you diffuse the heat from overclocking, allowing you to run the pi faster.
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