If you're really worried, flip the board upside down and put the chip on the ice. You could also use an ice pad, and if you're worried about condensation. Lay down a cloth over the ice pad. I have a pi 4 that gets "buggy" and slows down when running all day in 90+ degree fahrenheit weather.
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