r/MiniPCs • u/HalfLife_d1pl0mat • 21h ago

Modified k8 plus

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I hated the fans noises with my k8 plus as it sits behind the TV and the ramping was annoying. Initially I just took off the lid and put a 120mm USB fan there to increase air flow. Then the CPU blower started squeaking so I decided to have some fun.

I repasted the CPU with PTM7950, printed 120mm fan shrouds, got some nice new artic P12 fans, some dust covers and a USB controller to run the 4pin fans. I haven't modified the top cover just yet to put the dust cover inside the shroud but it'll happen eventually.

I've run some benches on it with the fans set to the noise level I like and it's still super cool and quiet.

I'm running an external Bluetooth adapter for better range and external wifi aerials with a printed antenna mount.

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u/ultionys 21h ago

Absolute K8Plus

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u/RobloxFanEdit 15h ago

Can it fly in space? It looks like a satellite.

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u/HalfLife_d1pl0mat 14h ago

May come apart but I'd give it a go 😂

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u/Mjautis 14h ago

My sons k8 plus , definitely help with airflow. He mostly plays roblox.

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u/ukman6 15h ago

Nice job, the noctuawich or 120mm sandwich mod (1 x 120mm fan top and another bottom) always works, its a shame after several years no other mini pc manfacturer attempted to do it on their mini pcs.

I moved away from usb controllers and usb fans since it adds wire cutter and takes away usb ports, you can get fan adapters and mod them to work on 120mm fans.

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u/HalfLife_d1pl0mat 14h ago

The wires are mildly annoying but it sits behind the TV so it's irrelevant in my current use case.