Hey everyone! I have a bit of an unusual question. I've noticed that my Switch 2 gets pretty warm when it's docked. I've got a spare PC CPU cooler lying around and access to a 3D printer, so I was thinking about designing a way to attach the cooler to my Switch 2 for better cooling. I'm not an expert in thermodynamics or anything, so I'm wondering how I would properly utilize the CPU cooler. Would it need to be directly attached to the CPU with thermal paste? If that's the case, would I have to take the whole system apart, or could I just modify the dock? Also, I'm curious — how crazy is this idea? Is it even worth trying to design something and expect significant benefits?
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For it to work effectively, you'd need direct contact between the cooler and the CPU, which could be pretty tough and might void your warranty. I've seen some YouTube videos about custom cooling docks for the original Switch, so you might want to check those out for inspiration.
You could definitely open up the Switch 2 to fit a CPU cooler, but that would make it less portable and probably wouldn't provide much of a benefit. It’s designed to operate within specific limits, so you might only see any real effect from a cooler if you literally used the CPU fan to blow air at the dock. A simple USB fan might do the trick without the fuss.
Honestly, if it overheats, they’ll just replace it under warranty, so you might not have anything to lose. But consider if cooling it could actually extend its life by years rather than just replacing it if it gets fried.
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