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« on: December 27, 2011, 05:14:32 PM » |
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Being at University, I use a laptop for the majority of what I do.
It's a beast of a system (for a laptop), but having been playing al ot of Skyrim recently, overheating is definitely becoming an issue. I currently use a laptop cooling pad, but I can't say it's the most effective (though is does make a huge difference).
Can anyone recommend an effective one or any tips to reduce heat output without effecting performance?
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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2011, 05:18:35 PM » |
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Hmm, so far not had any problems with my laptop, but maybe BF3 isn't as demanding as Skyrim. I use the Belkin cooler pad (usb powered).
Previously with my old laptop I had problems in the summer..i used one of those cooling pads with gel or something inside.
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2011, 08:07:57 PM » |
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Hmm, so far not had any problems with my laptop, but maybe BF3 isn't as demanding as Skyrim. I use the Belkin cooler pad (usb powered).
Previously with my old laptop I had problems in the summer..i used one of those cooling pads with gel or something inside.
Well I'm running Skyrim on what could be considered Mid+/High settings and it runs incredibly smoothly for the first 15 minutes. After that, as it starts to heat it slowly dwindles. The cooling pad maintains this (and does help) but you need to constantly move the laptop around so the heat exhaust is directly over the cooling area so it maximises the cooling (the cooling pad is far too small for a laptop of this size). |
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 08:28:03 PM » |
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Well maybe buy a bigger cooling pad....mine is made for 17 inch laptops, my laptop size. My processor is a 6990m which is supposed to be a bit of heat generator.
I also know that some coolers are a bit fancy with cooling channels and everything...look out for one of those perhaps?
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 08:41:00 PM » |
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I don't know about pads but if the performance of them dwindles over time maybe try cooling fans? You might also want to check for any dust inside restricting airflow considering how compact laptops are.
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2011, 08:49:46 PM » |
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When I say pad...I mean ones with cooling fans
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 08:55:10 PM » |
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Can you guys suggest any colling pads in particular? Was the point of this thread really ^^
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 09:20:31 PM » |
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Turn the graphics settings down :-P
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 10:13:41 PM » |
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you can make one with 4 pc fans and a usb. if you can be arsed cheaper and better. There are how tos
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« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2011, 12:13:25 AM » |
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Usual causes of this: Dust in radiator fins; dried out thermal paste. Open that motherhubbard up and give it a thorough overhaul.
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2011, 01:09:02 AM » |
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Usual causes of this: Dust in radiator fins; dried out thermal paste. Open that motherhubbard up and give it a thorough overhaul.
I have issues too, but the thing is, I know how to open everything up and fix this sort of stuff with a desktop, with a laptop I am somewhat clueless. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011, 01:31:00 AM » |
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Usual causes of this: Dust in radiator fins; dried out thermal paste. Open that motherhubbard up and give it a thorough overhaul.
I have issues too, but the thing is, I know how to open everything up and fix this sort of stuff with a desktop, with a laptop I am somewhat clueless. It's the same, just that everything is smaller and more compact. If you take it apart very carefully, it should go back together fine. |
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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 02:39:47 AM » |
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Worst part is usually removing the keyboard, since its attachment is often not immediately evident, but some important screws are hidden underneath.
Try finding a service manual for your laptop online first. Those help a lot.
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011, 03:55:22 AM » |
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Right well I have none of these, I'm more than likely just going to get it looked at.
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