M64 Fan Mod Update
Hey everyone I wanted to post an update to my previous fan mod post so as many people can see it as possible.
I went ahead and installed a pwm controlled fan, and I am pleased to report that it is controlled by the console and shut off when not needed!
For this next section of the update I unfortunately ordered too small of a fan by mistake (20 mm instead of 25mm), so I will not be including it in these numbers as it is not indicative of a proper result.
I wanted to compare the temperatures of an original n64 and a stock m64. Both systems were left in the same room at the same time for 3 hours while playing a game to allow the system temperatures to reach equilibrium. I then measured the temperatures with a laser thermometer.
Original N64
Console external temperature: 47.3 c
Console bottom temperature: 53.8 c
Cartridge temperature: 45.0 c
Stock m64
Console external temperature: 45.5 c
Console bottom temperature: 55.1 c
Cartridge temperature: 39.7c
So all in all the m64 is around the same temperature as an original n64 with the cartridge actually remaining a bit cooler.
Is the fan mod necessary? Given how close it is to a real n64 probably not. But if you want to extra protect your cartridges, a 25mm pwm fan will work inside of the system.
Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModRetro/s/Zxr9t0BxyZ