I was focusing on desktop PCs with the last cooling post (and most of the posts so far) but on this last post about cooling, I received a number of requests for information on laptop cooling. As one to not disappoint my readers, lets take a brief look at laptop cooling.
Laptops, like desktops, generate a lot of heat. The problem with laptops is that due to their nature of being smaller than a desktop, everything is packed in so much tighter. The smaller the case the less room for air to move. The less room for air to move, the hotter the computer runs. But fear not! There are ways to cool your laptop as well.
If you've ever sat with a laptop on your lap, you've noticed that it gets very...very warm. That's because all of the components of the computer are located in that section that's sitting right on your lap. So why not just have a fan blow directly on that? Why not indeed!
The pad to the left is perfect for keeping your laptop a bit cooler. The large fan in the pad helps pull all that hot air away from your laptop. And because the fan is so large, it doesn't have to run at a very high RPM to move the air, which means it won't be too loud to use. If you don't want to spring for a pad with a fan in it, having a laptop stand without a fan is another alternative. Just having the laptop off a flat surface allows air to move more freely under the laptop which in turn helps keep it cooler.
One thing to note, if you do have a high powered gaming laptop, chances are it already has a built in bottom exhaust built into the chassis. Using the laptop cooler with the fan may hamper this from working properly so it would be best to just stick with a laptop stand in those instances.There are also fans that fit into a PCMCIA slot on laptops if you have them. These will also help draw out hot air from the laptop. The only problem is if you are already using that slot, you'll obviously not have room for the fan.
Aside from these, there aren't too many other options available for keeping your laptop cooled that are within reason. You could only use your laptop inside a walk-in freezer. Me, I'll buy a fan.
Wow, good post. I also have problem with laptop cooling. Now it solved. Yeah, " If you don't want to spring for a pad with a fan in it, having a laptop stand without a fan is another alternative. " this is a good way, i use laptop stand,with them i can free slide of the laptop on the desk for share with my friends, and easy to adjust to new comfort sitting positions. Most, they can let my laptop have more room for heat dissipation. Of course, "If you've ever sat with a laptop on your lap, you've noticed that it gets very...very warm." I also think the laptop cooling fans really a good choice for laptop cooling.
ReplyDeleteI have found one thing that many laptop users fail to factor into the heat equation is Dust.
ReplyDeleteJust like your ceiling fan blades that are always moving get dusty, everything in the air around your house gets pulled into your fans and deposits on the heatsink (basically a little radiator for your computer). Many users treat the symptom of heat without addressing the cause. No amount of air cirulation under or around the laptop will help if the heatsink looks like your dryer after a load of brand new sweats. I have nothing against cooling pads and think that they provide good airflow. Especially for those of you who set your laptop on a soft surface(Beds, Couches, Carpet, Your Lap). But nearly every laptop I take apart for heat related failures has a large accumulation of dust that has prevented the airflow THROUGH the machine. I have had customers show me their pretty laptop cooling pads and I open there machine and show them why they are still getting hot.
But the solution is simple, Buy some compressed air and be preventative in your maintenance.
The worst offenders are pet hair and smoke. Show me a cat lady who smokes while petting her domestic short hair and cruising facebook, And I will show your a laptop that will die a premature death from overheating. I forms a thick sticky mat. Make sure air can get through your laptop and then worry about getting air to your laptop.
Well said Tim! Dust is a huge factor in keeping the air moving. Check out post right before this just titled Keep it Cool, and you'll see how much I hate dust! :) Thanks for your oomment!
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