System Saver: Is it needed?

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May 8, 2019 - 9:45pm
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machan1985
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System Saver: Is it needed?

My enhanced Apple //e came with a System Saver cooling fan / surge protector... but I’m wondering if it’s necessary. The ][ was designed to keep cool, and I only have a Disk ][ card and SSC installed in the slots. Is it safe to remove the fan, or do I risk over-heating?

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May 8, 2019 - 9:55pm
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Not sure everyone would agree

Not sure everyone would agree that "the ][ was designed to keep cool," but with just those two boards you should be fine without the fan.

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May 9, 2019 - 3:35am
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machan1985 wrote:MIs it safe

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MIs it safe to remove the fan, or do I risk over-heating?

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No risk to over-heat with these two cards. A fan is good for a full populated Apple II or IIe and especially with cards which consume "a lot" of power, i.e. RAM cards or co-processors.

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Ralf

 

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