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    Your favorite, easy to install, cooling aid?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MTHall51, May 15, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone have a favorite, really quick and easy to install, either external or internal, cooling device to help laptops survive this summer?

    Actually, two questions. The other question: Has anyone seen a carrying case/bag which is some kind of liner which could help keep laptops a little cooler in transport?
     
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    The best thing, is a bunch of duplo blocks or erasers, or a small book. Simply proping up the back of the laptop, a good half of an inch to an inch, can really help improve airflow and cut operating temperatures.

    If you have a dell, download I8kfangui, it is a fan control program by Christian Diefer, which works on most Dell laptops.

    K-TRON
     
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I recommend getting a notebook cooler. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cool your laptop by a few degrees. Also it is a good idea never to let your laptop sit in the sun and make sure you turn on your AC if the day is really hot.
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    Where is a good place to buy laptop coolers?
     
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    www.newegg.com is probably the best online place. Otherwise you could check out Best Buy or something like that.
    Tim
     
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