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    LIQUID COOLED LAPTOP

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by DumbDumb, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. DumbDumb

    DumbDumb Alienware !Wish money wasn't the problem.

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  2. DumbDumb

    DumbDumb Alienware !Wish money wasn't the problem.

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    PS. THE SECRETIVE NVIDIA GPU IS A FULL BLOWN BALLS TO THE WALL NUMBERS SETTING DESKTOP 980 AT FULL POWER.
     
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    And yet, it was shown 4 years ago that a water cooling system could fit in a M18x without any ridiculous add-on. Supposedly, Dell bought the IP rights and shelved it unfortunately.
     
  4. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Cooling dock as a substitute for better internal cooling is the wrong way to go. Read th test conclusion from Notebookcheck
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    JasperLee93 Notebook Consultant

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    Suggested this to the Alienware Team, but chances are, I don't think they will add since Liquid Cooling parts may be more fragile.

    Some of you remembered that Asetek created the prototype on their M18X R1.

    Dear Asetek,
    I am currently wondering if there is any possibility that Asetek is able to sell me the liquid cooling thermal system done in the Alienware M18X, or otherwise, for the latest Alienware 18?
    Or is it still considered a prototype?
    Thanks,
    Jasper
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    Hello Jasper,
    Thank you for your interest. Our laptop solution is only a prototype at this point. Unfortunately it is not available to purchase. I would suggest contacting Alienware to let them know this is something you would like to see in their future laptops. Thanks,
    _______________

    Zack Fanning

    Marketing Communications Manager

    [Talked to them on their FB]
    Jasper Lee Hi Alienware, are you also able to forward my suggestion to whoever it may concern?

    The suggestion is for Liquid Cooling in the Alienware 18. Because Asetek developed a Liquid Cooling prototype in an M18X a couple of years ago. I called them and asked if they could manufacture but they told me to highlight it to Alienware.

    I think this would be a great addition that can separate Alienware from the competition. Liquid cooling without external cooling such as ASUS's latest ROG laptop, wow...

    · Reply · January 15 at 4:31pm
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    Alienware
    Yes, thanks for the feedback! -NC

    · Reply · January 15 at 10:34pm
     
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    generic feedback from Alienware aka STFU and take your ideas elsewhere. Thanks for the effort though.
     
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    JasperLee93 Notebook Consultant

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    Ikr. I feel this Liquid Cooling Solution is UNIQUE. Since instead of air cooling now used to "share" the hear especially the Unified Thermal Core in the Mac Pro.

    I don't think there is any other laptop that is liquid cooled this way.

    I have no idea what Alienware is doing too. I also don't think they even take people's ideas from their IdeaStorm either.
     
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    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Put together the next Aw models motherboard for 2016. Perhaps soldered memory will be the new hightech on Aw Echo models this year :rolleyes:
     
  9. GodlikeRU

    GodlikeRU Notebook Deity

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    Lol what a generic response. How about doing it by yourself? You will need to mod heatsinks a bit, do a few holes and get pipes through them. Finally you can connect one of the fans to the pump.
     
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    JasperLee93 Notebook Consultant

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  11. GodlikeRU

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    Yeah I see but DIY solution shouldn't be so complicated and complex like Esetek one. You can just do a basic one and it still should work better than air one.
     
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    hmscott Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    JasperLee93 Notebook Consultant

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    I am not an engineer lol, I am just an IT Student at the moment

    But if Alienware was innovative, they would have added the Asetek Liquid Cooling that was developed.

    Yes, for some people, overclocking isn't much of a fan to them, but liquid cooling allows the components to run at lower temps and quieter. Although, it would be great if Alienware adds a max speed button.
     
  14. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Dell has more than enough with what they're doing now. <Design slimmer gaming laptops> :D Remember Dell shall release new upgraded models of Alienware Echo in 2016. Perhaps also a new graphics amplifier. Liquid cooling is unlikely a good solution for Aw laptops with the laptop design Dell prefer now... Adds a max speed button? Dell had the opportunity to create an app for fan control in ACC long time ago, but has not shown any interest in this even though they have been overwhelmed by a lot of complaints about too high hardware temperatuerer in their gaming laptops since early 2013. Should be very surprised if Dellienware follow other OEM's in the art. Every brand have now their own fan controll app in their laptop software.
     
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    JasperLee93 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, "the cooler the components are, the longer they will last"
     
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    Perhaps a reason why OEMs don't want better cooling. Warmer hardware <You have to buy a new before you need> :p
     
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    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Plus, a lot of the OEMs are taking the crApple and Micro$lop approach to product development... They know what they want everyone to have and that's all anyone is going to get. They don't need to listen or care about what real enthusiasts want because the vast majority of their customers are sheeple that will blindly and obediently accept whatever manner of trash they offer without questioning anything. The rest of us are merely annoying to them and they do not appreciate being called out for selling garbage to the sheeple.
     
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    Dufus .

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    AIO with rad, DT graphics card (PCIe slot), DT CPU and internal PSU (not external adapter). Maybe 3" thick but IMO should be doable if using just one graphics card.
     
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    All OEMs and Micro$ippers will gains by this. Buy new hardware(preferably short-lived soldered hardware and new processor platforms) and you shall be forced over to Win 10 and Win Store :notworthy: Then the same **** all over again after 2-4 years use of junk. Nice. All engineers in whatever brand have been able to create a slightly oversized cooling that worked much better if they had wanted.
     
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  20. GodlikeRU

    GodlikeRU Notebook Deity

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    Well if they won't do anything worth buying I will just buy a LVDS->HDMI converter, weld display and keyboard to the ITX mobo, put it in some big case with GTX 1080 Ti and done.
     
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