Lenovo M93P Desktop Cooling and Router Enhancement

If you find yourself with multiple devices requiring internet access in your household and demand high-quality router performance, you might consider investing in a Lenovo small-form-factor desktop PC. Augment this desktop with an additional network card to transform it into a versatile software router, significantly enhancing your network capabilities. We specifically recommend the Lenovo M93P small-form-factor desktop for this purpose. In the event that you feel the base model's CPU performance is somewhat lacking, an upgrade to the fourth-generation i7 4790T processor, bolstered with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, can turn it into a potent NAS (Network-Attached Storage). Further enhancements include the installation of a second network card and the incorporation of VM ESXi virtualization, iKuai, and OpenWrt router software.

For optimal performance, it is crucial to ensure the proper functionality of your setup. In the event that you experience an initial burst of speed followed by a gradual decline in internet speed after prolonged usage, it is advisable to investigate the issue. If both the virtual machine and router software configurations prove to be in order, and yet the speed remains unsatisfactory, it is imperative to investigate the chassis temperature of the small desktop. If the temperature significantly exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, it may be causing performance issues due to overheating. In such instances, promptly power down the system, facilitate cooling, and only restart it when the temperature has normalized. If normal operation is restored post-cooling, overheating is the likely culprit, and it may necessitate further attention.

To enhance the cooling capabilities of your Lenovo M93P small desktop, follow these steps:

1. Procure an external optical drive case designed for the M93P small desktop, to serve as the foundation for mounting a cooling fan.

2. Invest in a 12cm silent fan, designed to run on 5V USB power.

3. Acquire a double copper pipe cooling fan assembly tailored for the M93P small desktop.

4. Engage a stainless steel metalwork facility to facilitate various enhancements, such as laser-cutting openings in the original M93P small desktop chassis cover.

5. Utilize 1mm-thick 304 stainless steel to fabricate a square-shaped air duct, which should be meticulously argon-welded onto the chassis cover.

6. Integrate 304 stainless steel dustproof mesh into the optical drive channels of the external case, securing the mesh in place through welding.

7. Mount the 12cm 5V USB fan using stainless steel bolts and self-locking nuts.

8. Craft a square-shaped binding strap using 3cm wide, 2mm thick 304 stainless steel, stainless steel hinges, and luggage hooks, effectively securing both the small desktop and the external optical drive.

9. Elevate the small desktop chassis by affixing four 4x4cm, 2cm thick rubber pads to the bottom using 3M double-sided tape to ensure optimal ventilation.

10. With the modifications completed, conduct comprehensive testing in a room with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. Your small desktop should run at full load while maintaining a temperature of approximately 36 degrees Celsius. You will notice a noticeable improvement in the airflow from both the front and rear vents of the desktop.

11. After three days of continuous testing, you should find that the temperature remains consistently around 36 degrees, and web browsing operates at an impressive speed.