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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: What do I need to go with a Pi 4
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 14:05:41 +0100
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On 09/04/2024 13:52, Adrian wrote:
> I'm currently running a Pi2, which has a BME280 (via a hat) and a SSD 
> attached to it.  The Pi is now starting to struggle to generate graphs 
> for my home website, so I'm thinking of swapping it for a Pi4.  A 
> rummage online doesn't seem to fully answer my questions.
> 
> Apart from the Pi4, to upgrade, I know that I will need a bigger power 
> supply and a HDMI adapter lead, but after, things are a bit vague.  Can 
> I get away with the Pi4 without any additional cooling, or do I need a 
> heat sink or fan, and if so, how do they get on with the hat ?  The 
> space it is in has had a temperature range of -1 to 40 degrees C, the 
> mean across that time is about 15.5C.
> 
I am running a Pi4, two SSDS and a TV hat with no cooling. So far its 
OK. One of the SSDS gets a bit warm.

The pi itself comes out well below 'temperatures of concern'


> TIA
> 
> Adrian

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In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice, there is.
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