USB-GDROM and preventing Dreamcast from overheating

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  • October 13, 2017 at 3:38 AM #15971
    ZSlasher
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      I just bought MNEMO’s USB-GDROM and I have read that sometimes the power supply can overheat.

      I heard about PicoPSU is one option. I heard about modding the stock PSU’s resistor and I heard about modding the casing to allow better airflow.

      Is there anyone who owns a USB-GDROM and has played a game for hours without having any problems? If so, what method did you use?

      October 13, 2017 at 10:48 AM #15977
      BuckoA51
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        Well I left mine on for a good couple hours unmodded and it didn’t die, though it did get very hot and I do intend to try the PicoPSU option and offer it as a service if it works well.

        October 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM #15989
        ZSlasher
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          Definitely let me know how that works out for you if you decide to do it. I just want to play everything safely.

          October 25, 2017 at 9:38 PM #16404
          BuckoA51
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            I’ve just ordered a couple of those PicoPSUs, one for Dreamcast one for Saturn, I’ll let you know when I get them.

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