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    Cooling off my 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Lynus, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. Lynus

    Lynus Notebook Consultant

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    I just got a 1720 with the T7100, 2GB RAM and 8600M GT (I'll put that in my sig soon) Was wondering the best way to keep it cool at all times, i want this baby to live for several years easy (3-4 at least)

    So I was thinking in investing in one of those passive cooling pads that look just like a big hot mitt ( http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-ixoft-notebook-cooler-black.html) for when i can't use a Pacific Breeze. Would undervolting the processor help it last, and is there anything else i can do to make sure it stays cool? Thanks for the help
     
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  2. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't turn it on?
    lol seriously tho, if you want it to last that long, id rather invest in an extended warranty/accidental protection as opposed to cooling methods. Right now im using bottle caps and flat board as my cooling device (raises it a little and it actually did reduce the temps a bit)
     
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    Wait...you ordered? Or you already got yours?.........
     
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  4. Lynus

    Lynus Notebook Consultant

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    Yea i know whatcha mean but I'm too cheap for warrenties :D I think its just up to hoping that keeping it cool will help, and if it breaks it breaks, i'll just have to move on
     
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  5. Lynus

    Lynus Notebook Consultant

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    Ordered lol sorry I guess I've made it seem like I already have it eh? I could only dream that I already had it, but yea, alot of planning has gone into this, so just tryin to be prepared ya know
     
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    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    You could try your hand at notebook coolers, I'm getting one for my Sager.

    It'll help.
     
    Syntax Error, Jul 6, 2007
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