Yeah, adequate cooling is actually a big deal with LEDs, and the problem is compounded in cheap bulbs with minimal cooling and lower-quality components all arou

Yeah, adequate cooling is actually a big deal with LEDs, and the problem is compounded in cheap bulbs with minimal cooling and lower-quality components all around. These things are supposed to last decades. http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-7/features/last-word/led-lamp-life-expectancy-depends-on-fixture-type-and-usage-scenario.html http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-7... talks about this with a specific focus on the fixture, since it affects thermals so much. The LED automotive headlights I purchased recently have substantial aluminum fins and cooling fans ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WVJQO58 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WVJQO58 ) plus external drivers also with aluminum cases. There are tons of cheaper options on Amazon with less thermal consideration. Given the 80w rating (for the pair) compared with the kind of heat sinking you need for a CPU with a ~80w TDP to keep it happy and below 90*C, these looked to be at about the lower end of what would do the job. The fans definitely spin fast and move a bit of air; you can hear them quite well with the ignition on and the motor off.