[merpkz]

Raspberry Pi 4 doesn't need a fan. People just like to put them on because because micromanaging CPU temperature is part of the hobby for some. Yes it might throttle its CPU speed when going full tilt for some time, but lets be real how many workloads require poor Raspberry Pi to be loaded 100% for prolonged periods of time?

[rjzzleep]

If it throttles CPU it means by definition means that a fan helps. Also constant heat increases failure rate.

[parineum]

Cycles of heating and cooling are what increases failure rates. The thermal expansion and contraction causes issues.

[rjzzleep]

Permanent heat doesn't?

[msh]

Running plex/jellyfin :)