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    Does this actually work?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mechrock, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Does this actually work?
     
    mechrock, Apr 17, 2009
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    Take a look at the Cooling Central here at NBR.
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Probably a little, but I would just get a good cooling pad and not waste my time on stuff like that which will have a limited range of compatible models.
     
    Hep!, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I would use it on my cpu of my laptop when I get a x7800. Would it with a notebook cooler decrease the temps by at least 3*C or is there no way to tell. Right now my cpu does not need it.
     
    mechrock, Apr 17, 2009
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    That gadget does work, I modded one myself before it became commercial :D

    But good elevation will cool any laptops just fine.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 18, 2009
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  6. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I do elevate my laptop a good 1 inch. Do you think this will take off another 3*C possibly? I'm looking to use this more when I get an extreme cpu because my cpu now is fine and that is the only vent to have vertical slot holes.
     
    mechrock, Apr 18, 2009
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    You don't need so much elevation, I think. I found out that 1cm of elevation on the top side would do, creating a better air flow (&suction) underneath.

    Never measure the temp, so hard to say about it. I just feel it :D

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 18, 2009
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  8. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I have my notebook sitting on a glass chopping board , glass is 4x as good at conducting heat than my wooden table so the air being pulled in by the fan is cooler, I managed to find the perfect size for my 17" for only £2
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 18, 2009
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  9. mechrock

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    I just use my CD case to prop up the laptop on the back so I can't control the height.
     
    mechrock, Apr 18, 2009
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    Just ordered this. Going to see what it does to my cpu temps. Report back when I get it.
     
    mechrock, Apr 19, 2009
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    It should work but you would be better off getting a cooling pad which covers the whole chassis.
     
    flipfire, Apr 19, 2009
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    mechrock, Apr 22, 2009
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