Passive notebook coolers?

Hey all,

Just looking around for a notebook cooler, saw the Thermaltake T3000 which appeals because it is passive. Any one out there having tried one of these? It looks interesting for what it is.

I know the Zalman is a favorite (I would be looking at the 1000 model since I only have an Acer 5570, smallish laptop).

 

According to this review here it really does not do much if anything. It looks like chucking a wallet or book under your battery would have a similar affect. Personally I was really interested in this until I fount out that it wasnt as effective as advertised.

 

A passive cooling always has it's own limitations.

 

this passive cooler from Targus seems to cool the laptop pretty well judging from the reviews. i was going to get one because it heightens the laptop as well as being able to swivel

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834999816

 

I use a Notebook Radiation stand.

a Simple stand which gives elevation to notebook and creates a huge space at bottom to let the heat escape.

Passive cooling is enough if u dont do extraordinary Gaming.

the only cooler which really cools well is Zalman and its really expensive for a cooler.

so i bought a $10 Stand.

 

I use passive cooling as well. I use for school erasers one on each corner to lift the laptop and it works by getting air underneath the machine.

Total cost for 4 school erasers. $3.49

Effectiveness = Priceless

 

oh yeahhhh

in college i place my Cowhide Leather wallet under the Laptop...

and ensure its filled with coins..

so more the Coins, the more expensive the Passive Cooling

 

I've "made" a passive cooler at home for use when I'm gaming. I took an aluminum panel from one of my old computer case. And I put two erasers under it to lift it up a bit to allow heat to dissipate from the panel. The notebook goes right on top of the aluminum panel without anything to raise it, because I want the panel to absorb the heat generated from the laptop. This resulted in about a 5C drop in my GPU temperature and also cools my HDD.

 

That seems a HUGE drop for basically a heatsink..doesn't the obstructed airflow hurt you?

 

I've tried raising the laptop to allow more airflow under the laptop, but I've noticed the effect of it is little and the air just gets warmed up. So I thought maybe removing the heat from the bottom of the laptop would help.

 

I mean the idea just seems like it wouldn't work that well to me.

I'm not questioning your honesty but I just don't know about a heatsink style cooler not even directly attached to the heated parts.

 

I took two blue Ice packs and stuck my laptop on top of them. Passive cooling for less.

 

Stupidest Idea ever! seeing as Ice packs condensate.. ie water on your notebook/in your notebook

 

ouch. laptop cooling has never been a prob for me lol i see coolers as just a fancy accessory not really necessary

 

I have a new setup which will OWN Zalman NCs..

Will upload a pic shortly..

 

Yeah you may not wanna go shouting that "solution" across the board. If you're serious, it's not a good idea. And if you're joking, you might find someone who doesn't know you're joking try it and you've effectively ruined someone else's laptop.

 

I wanna seriously know who honestly would use that idea.

 

Many people who are not members but just browsing the forum XD ... ie someone I know who read this after I posted not to still did it... he doesnt have his new MBP any more...

 

Good thing I didn't suggest running your notebook outside in the snow then....

 

When you have a low-level IGP, there's not much worry about heat.

 

Im using 4 bottle caps. No money spent and it works wonders :> 4x CD cases or something works as well, as long as it wont break ;p

 

There are a lot of people out there who aren't computer savvy whatsoever, or are just plain dumb.

It's very very possible, trust me. I see worse every day.