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    Laptop external monitor question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by AnimalMother, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. AnimalMother

    AnimalMother Notebook Evangelist

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    Does running a external display on a laptop when the laptops display is disable make it run hotter if they are both the same resolution?
     
    AnimalMother, Mar 10, 2014
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  2. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    If anything, cooler since it's not having to power an onboard display.
     
    Vogelbung, Mar 11, 2014
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