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    Buying a cooling pad in few hours

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by totocarry, Jul 9, 2014.

  1. totocarry

    totocarry Notebook Guru

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    i have a 15.6" laptop and i wanna a good cooling pad i have seen COOLER MATSER U3 , is there a better cooling pad ?
     
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    n=1 YEAH SCIENCE!

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    totocarry Notebook Guru

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    Thank you , i am not gonna modify it so what is the difference between the temps when the (laptop is just elevated) and when then (the cooling pad is working)
     
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    n=1 YEAH SCIENCE!

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    Not much, 1-2C at best. The stock fans on the U3 really don't push enough air even on max to make a notable difference. The thermal benefit mainly comes from elevating the laptop.
     
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    that is frustrating :( , thank you anyways