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Cooling-related FAQs
Which kind of cooling is being used?
All our XPC products have an integrated heatpipe cooling with one to four copper pipes, transporting heat to cooling fins. Some XPC models don't even need an active fan to keep the PC quiet and stable. Others use one or two fans with smart RPM-speed control for low noise operation and maximum stability.
Here's an overview of all different types of cooling used by the Shuttle product family:
| Category | Cooling Solution | ||
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| XPC cube e.g. SH170R6 |  |  | |
| XPC slim (3 litre) e.g. XH110V |  |  |
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| XPC slim (1.35 litre) e.g. DH170 |  |  |
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| XPC slim (1.3 litre) e.g. DS67 |  |  |
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| XPC slim (1.15 litre) e.g. XS35V4 |  |  |
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| XPC nano (0.6 litre) e.g. NC01U |  |  |
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| XPC all-in-one e.g. X50V5 |  |  |
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How much heatsink compound is needed?
- Add heatsink compound in the middle of the CPU. Just a small drop, as shown in the picture below.
- Install the heatpipe. The pressure of the heatsink surface will spread the heatsink compound automatically and in a perfect circle.
- If you remove the heatsink, the heatsink compound should look like the picture below. Perfectly spreaded on CPU surface and no leaks over the edges.
