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    Heat Problems / Laptop Stands, Suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Syrc, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. Syrc

    Syrc Notebook Consultant

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    So I just moved into my dorm not too long ago. I never really had an issue with heat prior to this, but lately my laptop has been getting pretty hot. I have a griffin elevator, although I would prefer not to use it as it would be a bit obnoxious (too tall) with the setup i have in this room.

    I'm thinking if I just lifted the back portion of the laptop an inch or so off of the desk my problems with heat would be more or less rectified. I've looked at the ILAP and wasn't too excited for it. I'm looking for something a little more minimalist that just lifts the back of the computer an inch off of the table and keeps the front secure from sliding. Any suggestions? I suppose I could make an improvised stand but that seems kinda sketchy.
     
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    I just elevate the back by 1/2-1" works for me. What you don't want is something that is soft and seals the bottom completely. You may want to use a program like fancontrol wigit to take control of the built in fans and start them earlier.
     
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  5. Syrc

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    I might actually use that one but with erasers. I already use SMC fan control and have it set at 3000rpm. If i can't find a stand that just elevates the back an inch or so off the ground corks or erasers sounds good.
     
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    If you need to elevate the back of your notebook a little bit and cool it at the same time, then I suggest you get a Moshi Zefyr Pro. I have this notebook cooler and it works very well. It's very quiet, lifts the notebook about 3/4 of na inch, and cools the notebook. The only downside I can think of is its price (~$90).
     
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    Notebook cooler. go to newegg and search for one.

    Get some cans of compressed air and blow out your vents every month or so.

    Get SMC FAN CONTROL for your mac and set the fans to run around 2500-3500 to keep it cooler.

    That's about it because I don't think there's software to undervolt the macs yet.

    Update: If you buy the pro version of Coolbook you can undervolt your processor and drop your temps and gain battery life.
     
    dkwhite, Sep 26, 2008
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