(03-16-2014, 03:23 AM)Theron Wrote: Replaced the thermal paste with MX-4. Not a huge improvement, but I'm still glad I did it because the paste Gigabyte used was dry and crusty. At least I'm good for 8 years now, long after the Brix Pro will be replaced most likely.
I didn't open the fan housing, but it will be easy to replace if the need arises.
Edit - If you do take your Brix Pro apart, be prepared to use a little force to get the liberally used adhesive pads apart.
By how many degrees °C's did the temperature drop?