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    Ideal Cooling Pad For Old Toshiba-S A65?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by BobaPlissken, Feb 25, 2011.

  1. BobaPlissken

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    I've been fixing up/re-formatting an old Toshiba A65-S126 notebook (manufactured around 2004) for my nephew, and if I lay it on a flat (non-ventilated) surface at room temp it usually overheats and shuts down within 10-30 minutes (when the CPU is at 60% usage). -So I was wondering what would be the best cooling pad to compliment this model?

    Note: I'm looking for something within the $20-30 price range; strongly leaning towards the Cooler Master Notepal Infinite.


    Measurements: 3.5 x 11.1 inches deep, by 2.1 inches high (15 inch screen)
    Weight: 7.1 lbs

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    THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!     :)
     
    BobaPlissken, Feb 25, 2011
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Holy moley! What have you got in there a Pentium 4? (if I recall correctly) have you cleaned out the insides? (for dust)

    As for cooling suggestions, the notepal infinite is a good choice, should at least keep the notebook from over heating. Those P4s sure are warm.
     
    Johnny T, Feb 25, 2011
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  3. BobaPlissken

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    LOL!!! -Oh man, this thing is a fossil in all get-out (but a nice hand-me-down for somebody my sis cannot trust a MacBook Air with just yet)! :D

    Yeah though, I've cleaned the base-fan/restored new thermal paste onto the heatsink; it helped a heap but that P4 still overheats (due to the inadequate ventilation design).

    In fact I got bored yesterday and jimmy-rigged up a white-trash cooling fan (placed a household box-fan between 2 tables; with notebook on top), placed the fan on low and it did the track ROFL!!!!!

    Thanks for the advice!!! :)
     
    BobaPlissken, Feb 25, 2011
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  4. BobaPlissken

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    One more question: I'm positively leaning towards the NP-Infinite, but (to be sure since I want to get this right) would a Logitech N100 possibly do the job as well?

    -Only thing keeping me at 95% (and not 100%) about the Notepal is that, is it comfy? Can I put on my lap, and will it not be a heavy drag-down?

    Thanks in advance again! :)
     
    BobaPlissken, Feb 27, 2011
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  5. bikerboy94

    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    very lap friendly. i use it everyday.
     
    bikerboy94, Feb 27, 2011
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