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DIR-827 going Kaput? (DIY Mod For Heat Problem)
FurryNutz:
This case style for the amplify line was the first case change since the DIR-855/655 case style.
We can only presume that may be some ventilation considerations where not fully checked when these were designed and MFrd. Since then D-Link has taken into account of these learning experiences. The cylinder style cases work well since then. The DIR-880L has the same style case as the amplify line, just bigger, however the under case has way more ventilation holes now alone with the external antenna.
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=59563.msg237035#msg237035
I presume that if the amplify line had these holes, the heat issues may have not been as prominent.
Over all, I think there could have been a bit more testing and development in regards to head dissipation issues that the 857/827 saw. Not everyone had the same problem however seems that most of the problems are centered around not having good ventilation and releighing too much on ambient heat dissipation with out more adequate ventilation holes with out knowing the long term consequences of heat on electronic components.
Syaoran:
--- Quote from: ektorbarajas on June 04, 2015, 01:54:53 PM ---Why DLINK is not cooling his hardware????
indeed it's a design flaw and obviously demonstrate a lack of testing...
I will go an get a laptop cooler that fits well the DIR-827, hope my WiFi is Ok
Thanks
--- End quote ---
I tend to agree and this has kept me away from D-Link products for quite some time now. Although I don't think active cooling is relaly needed on these models, I do think some gtood copper heatsinks could have gone a long way.
FurryNutz:
DLink has come along way in there cooling designs. Specially in the AC router models.
Most Mfrs don't use any active cooling designs at all. Most reliegh on good heat sink design and good case ventilation. I know of only one router that has a fan in it however it's not active, only trigger when router hits a high temp. ::) And the fan was removed in the Rev B version of the same model router.
For my personal use and peace of mind, I run a laptop cooler anyways, regardless of case style and ventilation. Just seems to help with any kind of router case and ventilation needs. This is not to say that most routers are not designed well. Most are now days and like I said, I think D-Link has learned there lesson.
--- Quote from: Syaoran on June 04, 2015, 03:39:45 PM ---
--- Quote from: ektorbarajas on June 04, 2015, 01:54:53 PM ---Why DLINK is not cooling his hardware????
indeed it's a design flaw and obviously demonstrate a lack of testing...
I will go an get a laptop cooler that fits well the DIR-827, hope my WiFi is Ok
Thanks
--- End quote ---
I tend to agree and this has kept me away from D-Link products for quite some time now. Although I don't think active cooling is relaly needed on these models, I do think some gtood copper heatsinks could have gone a long way.
--- End quote ---
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