OP25 - Is an original Pi3 good enough?

[KA1RBI]

One thing (learned from the school of hard knocks), make certain to install the two heatsinks on the R-PI3!

 

[boatbod]

One thing (learned from the school of hard knocks), make certain to install the two heatsinks on the R-PI3!

That's for sure, and the same goes with the RPi4 'cos that gets even hotter! Personally I use an aluminum case (by Vilros) so it doesn't need a fan but does dissipate the heat quite nicely.