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2.22 Thermal Considerations
CAUTION
The thermal design of the NUC 13 Extreme Kit is designed as a flow through to take in airflow from
the right side and pass it to the left side. Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in
reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances,
damage to the board.
The NUC 13 Extreme Kit features split chamber design which is designed to prevent pre-heated air
from entering the CPU blower fan, failure to provide adequate air gap of the left and right panels
may result in reduction of performance of both the processor and/or the voltage regulator.
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely
with the system integrator. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the
instructions presented in this document will result in a system with adequate thermal
performance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the board’s maximum operating
temperature. Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case temperature
and malfunction. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the
environmental specifications in Section 2.24.