Does this new base station run extremely hot like the smaller previous generation?
339292
My Airport Extreme Base Station does not run hot. In fact it doesn't even get warm and it's on 24/7. Great router as far as I'm concerned
339293
This does not get very warm(81f right now). I was using an older Time Capsule before I got this, that got hot.
339294
Mine doesn't but my 5th gen also didn't. I do have an express than runs fairly hot.
1048458
I have added AC clients to mine, and there does not seem to be a heat issue, at first it did run a bit warmer than my abgn-Pro APs, but not to a level that concerned me. It has worked flawlessly before and after the firmware updates. In my situation the units are even covered for aesthetic reasons and still no issues whatsoever.
1656885
Ive noticed mine running quite a bit hotter, I think its because the system is able to run faster, so it takes a little more power to the processor. I have compared power specs of the drives, and they are VERY similar, so its not a problem there. I can get a thermometer and compare temps, I have a stock one I use also, so I can run them side by side, and take temps from both to see how they compare. I have ran it quite a bit with the new drive, it IS noticeably faster, and I haven't had any issues yet with stability or crashes.
2017323
Yes it is. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to the amount of heat this throws out. Good performance for the money!
865356
Mine runs pretty warm but haven't had any problems with it. After I finally figured out how to pass thru my satellite signal I shut it down more often to cool.
687215
It is open, and I noticed components that are on for a long period of time will get warm.WiFi reception is also worse .l use the upper shelf for DirecTv receiver and Xbox,no heat or WiFi issues there.
814294
All receivers get hot to a certain degree. Keep it properly ventilated and you shouldn't have any problems. Also, unless you have less than a 15 amp outlet and you don't have an exceedingly large amount of things plugged into that circuit you'll be fine.
1732371
No. It doesn't get any hotter than other laptops. It has one major drawback though , the wireless internet is garbage. It doesn't work very well if you are more than 10 feet from the source.
112143
I don't think it gets hot. We haven't had any problems with unit getting extremely hot.
144034
Not at all !!!! I absolutely LOVE mine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've NEVER encountered it getting "hot" and / or causing me any issues / stress !!!!!!
1421494
You're definitely right! I think the chip outputs too much heat. What I did is undervolted the cpu from the BIOS and also disabled the AMD Turbo Technology, and now it's so much cooler and quieter. Temp on idle around 30-35 load 50-55. Lowest degree was 25. That's insane with the stock fan!
1117910
Do not buy this unit. It runs very hot. Mine burnt out in a month. Sometimes it was too hot to touch.
2078306
Yes, but it overheats and I have to power down btween uses. I found that other people have had this problem.
293801
Not at all. If the unit getting hot, place a cooler box under, like a lap top.
223772
In terms of the PCB and the physical chip itself and its performance potential? No. I don't think so. However the only obvious difference I see is in the heat sync/fans and after owning mine for almost a year now I can say I've never had problems with mine overheating.
1048459
Yes, still runs hot, so plan ahead where you will be mounting it. Also consider heading to the local hardware store to get longer screws and stand offs to both increase your airflow under the unit and move it a bit further from your mounting surface (which reflects the heat right back to the unit).
970323
No. I have had this unit for almost two years. It has performed as expected and I have not noticed any excessive heat.