My Series X is inside an open cabinet. It has 1 inch of clearance above the system when standing vertically. Is this enough or do you think it would cause heating issues?
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Is 1 inch of clearance above the Series X enough in an open cabinet?
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Nope , it's not enough, MS says it's 1.5 minimum for an open cabinet.
I think you will have airflow problems and will quicken your console's aging at best (the rate of increased degradation will vary depending on the console's protection toward that kind of treatment), or make it unplayable for some games at worse (those really pushing it might crash the console which will say the console is running too hot and has to shut down).
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I think you will have airflow problems and will quicken your console's aging at best (the rate of increased degradation will vary depending on the console's protection toward that kind of treatment), or make it unplayable for some games at worse (those really pushing it might crash the console which will say the console is running too hot and has to shut down).
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Yes, it is. It is absolutely 100% enough room and anybody who tells you otherwise does not understand thermodynamics.
If you have enough width in the cabinet, it might be best to lay it sideways.
Most of us basically. Any way you could explain it with a link or a short paragraph?
Most of us basically. Any way you could explain it with a link or a short paragraph?
Microsoft literally says it's not. Presumably it needs to be enough space that the force of the extrusion of air does not cause any sort of notable bounce back of hotter air to the areas surrounding the console (instead you need it to dissipate normally). Else you run the risk of a build up of hotter air around the system, including a warmer air temp that could be pulled back up through the system.
I need a diagram, honestly.
Open = no front and no back, just sides and top, no?
I'm visualizing something like this, but where the console fits and has an inch clearance.
They still say 1.5"I need a diagram, honestly.
Open = no front and no back, just sides and top, no?
I'm visualizing something like this, but where the console fits and has an inch clearance.
"For a standard, non-enclosed media entertainment stand, ensure at least 1.5 inches (approximately 4 cm) of clearance from the top of the console, in either vertical or horizontal alignment."
I need a diagram, honestly.
Open = no front and no back, just sides and top, no?
I'm visualizing something like this.
Sorry, for some stupid reason I assumed open meant just the front like most entertainment units. If the rear is open too, then yea it should theoretically still be fine, as even if there's bounce back, it'll be to the sides (the force of the extruding air from the top fan would prevent hot air from going back in through the top). So yea, it should dissipate fine if open like your image.
It's all good. We both had different ideas as to what 'open' meant, I think front and back...I can see it being an issue if the back is closed up...that stuff would make me nervous...I think "Linus" of YouTube fame has a cabinet like that where he actually cut holes in the back and installed fans.
You're above the recommended 4cmIs there an official recommendation for how much clearance it needs?
This is mine. Low angle makes it look worse but there's about 5cm on top.
Is there an official recommendation for how much clearance it needs?
This is mine. Low angle makes it look worse but there's about 5cm on top.
You should be good. The official minimum is 4cm.
4cm from the top when horizontal makes no sense. when vertical thats literally where all the heat exhausts. When horizontal its just a blank surface that gets warm to the touch. Feels like generic warnings so possible to take with a pinch of salt. I think I have about 0.5cm from the top of mine to a glass shelf (when its horizontal)
Mine is exactly 4 cm (the minimum stated 1.5 inch) and it seems to be fine. The surface directly above the console is a little hot, but the console itself doesn't seem to be having any problems.
Damn! A man who takes cooling seriously. I respect it.
you meant 120 mm, didn't you?
Might get pretty hot in there. I don't have a Series X yet, but I remember having to move my old 360 because of the hot air.
It's far from ideal, but I think you'll be fine. Manufacturers tend to err on the side of caution with their recommendations. You could always try measuring some temps.
It's just badly worded.
It's just badly worded.
A guy in a different forum had 5cm space and he said that after a long game session he recognized that his XSX (or cabinet) started smelling burnt. Wouldn't recommend it!