Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video shows how I drastically cooled down the LSI chip of the HBA (Host Bust Adapter) I will be using in my new NAS Build. In the end, I was able to cooled it down from 61c to 45c (26%), by changing the thermal paste and adding an active cooling fan. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Cooling a NAS Host Bus Adapter
2:31 Removing an Host Bus Adapter Heat-sink
6:16 Cleaning the Old Thermal Paste from an HBA LSI Chip and Cooler
8:20 Adding New Thermal Paste and re-installing an HBA Heat-sink
9:05 Adding an Active Cooling Fan to an HBA Heat-sink
11:07 Reinstalling and Testing an HBA after Improving its Cooling
12:51 Conclusion of Cooling a NAS Host Bus Adapter
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video, However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
9300-8i LSI SAS3008 8-Port 12Gb PCIe 3.0 IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS SATA Expander+2*SFF-8643 SATA Cable
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Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (40x20mm, Brown)
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ARCTIC MX-4 (20 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive
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Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ
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1800/1000/600 Cleaning Patches, Universal Cleaning Patch for Firearms - Lint Free
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If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
#HBACooling #HBAFAN #Pe4Doers
This video shows how I drastically cooled down the LSI chip of the HBA (Host Bust Adapter) I will be using in my new NAS Build. In the end, I was able to cooled it down from 61c to 45c (26%), by changing the thermal paste and adding an active cooling fan. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Cooling a NAS Host Bus Adapter
2:31 Removing an Host Bus Adapter Heat-sink
6:16 Cleaning the Old Thermal Paste from an HBA LSI Chip and Cooler
8:20 Adding New Thermal Paste and re-installing an HBA Heat-sink
9:05 Adding an Active Cooling Fan to an HBA Heat-sink
11:07 Reinstalling and Testing an HBA after Improving its Cooling
12:51 Conclusion of Cooling a NAS Host Bus Adapter
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video, However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
9300-8i LSI SAS3008 8-Port 12Gb PCIe 3.0 IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS SATA Expander+2*SFF-8643 SATA Cable
amzn.to/4tALAHE
Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (40x20mm, Brown)
amzn.to/4c2zzVQ
ARCTIC MX-4 (20 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive
amzn.to/4t38qI8
Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ
amzn.to/4mkUPcA
1800/1000/600 Cleaning Patches, Universal Cleaning Patch for Firearms - Lint Free
amzn.to/4tH1uR6
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
#HBACooling #HBAFAN #Pe4Doers
