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    Looking for some ideas on a cooling mod for my DV6Z-2000

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Larmie1997, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. Larmie1997

    Larmie1997 Notebook Geek

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    I admit, I haven't really searched this out, but the idea just hit me like a ton of bricks while I was sitting at my desk playing Need for Speed.

    I came from a DV5Z that had some heat issues, and sent it in enough that HP gave me an upgrade to what I have now. (system specs down low)

    While playing NFS Pro Street, I kept my other monitor hooked up so that I could watch my system temps. When I have it on the desk, it gets to 73*C which is warm, but I can live with that. Then I placed the notebook on my cool mat and saw that the temps are down to about 67*C, but I did some investigating and I've found that I can remove the lower service plate (RAM and South Bridge) and that gave me a drop of 7*C.

    While this all nice, I want more and I suspect that I can add some copper in and possibly another fan to see if I can get even lower. For some reason, I've become obsessed with trying to get the lowest temps possible since I notice the subtle performance increases that these lower temps make.

    What I'm looking for right now is your all's opinions and ideas on the matter.

    Here is the specs:

    HP DV6Z
    M500- 2.2 1MB Cahce- Turion II
    ATI Radeon HD4530 GPU that's 1 gig mem
    4 gigs RAM
    250 gig HD

    Thanks in advance,
    Laramie1997~ Chris
     
    Larmie1997, Dec 16, 2009
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    akshep Notebook Guru

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    If you have some time, a little money, and the know how you can build your own cooling pad. Thats what im doing right now. Its actually pretty easy. Check out my thread in this section ( Custom cooler question) if you are interested in going down this path.
     
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  3. Larmie1997

    Larmie1997 Notebook Geek

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    I've been playing with it a little bit, and I took the cool mat apart and flipped the fans so that they are blowing air into the intake of the laptop. That was good for a few degrees.

    A custom chill mat is defiantly an option at this point.

    I'm starting to really think about either getting my hands on a spare cover that matches mine and adding in at least one fan and seeing what that does. Dust would be a concern then as I live in the country, but my PCs stay spotless from my OCD habits. :)

    I've also been throwing around the idea of making a new heatsink, but I'm wary considering the fact that I'm under a nice little warranty.
     
    Larmie1997, Dec 18, 2009
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  4. Larmie1997

    Larmie1997 Notebook Geek

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    Well, I did this little number last night and it helped out a bunch! I went so far as to add in those gel ice packs and lay them on the table surface. By doing this, the CPU gets down to ambient temperatures at idle and never gets above 45*C while gaming. Needless to say, I'm impressed.
    [​IMG]
     
    Larmie1997, Dec 20, 2009
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do this:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=414147

    (just the adding copper part, not the cutting and drilling part).

    You can also find a small 5mm think 5V blower fan and connect it directly to a usb port for power. Then install the fan inside the notebook.
    I can give you a link to a good fan if you want.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 20, 2009
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  6. Larmie1997

    Larmie1997 Notebook Geek

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    Sure. I'm all for any ideas.

    I wonder what size I'll need. Looks like I need to pop this this rig open and have a look see. Not looking forward to that since HPs are almost a pita to get to things.

    Noob question of the night: How are people attaching the blocks to the tubing? Solder? Tape? Adhesive??? :eek:
     
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Larmie1997 Notebook Geek

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    Interesting. I think I'll try this on my DV5 first just in case of a screw up. Gotta get some money in the checking account though since copper isn't cheap anymore.
     
    Larmie1997, Dec 21, 2009
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    wow. Thanks man. I still need to pop this apart to find out just what I need, but anyways, rep for ya man.
     
    Larmie1997, Dec 21, 2009
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