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    Cooling idea

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by couzer, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. couzer

    couzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was searching for a cooling method on the web and I ran across this:

    Nexus TDD-9000 Liquid Cooling Pad - Fan Reviews - Tech-Reviews

    Then I thought about those common gel bags used for injuries and stuff.
    What if I get a notebook-pad-size gel bag to use it as a cooling base? :rolleyes:

    I was like "daaamn that was my best idea in the past 5 months!" :D
    But if people are not already using this, there might be some problems with this cooling "system". What you guys think? I thought about maybe protecting the notebook with some kind of paper towel (ok, something stronger than that) in case of condensation, but not sure if that's gonna happen anyway.
     
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    reducing 1 degree, meh
     
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    couzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    1 degree?
    By using that I meant putting it on a fridge before. Maybe have 2 or more of them to alternate between each use.
    It would be better in notebooks where the cooling system is not on the bottom, like the G73, etc.
     
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    Using that can cause condensation to collect on the inside portion of the outer case, which isn't a good idea for electronics.
     
    Chastity, Dec 5, 2010
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    I tried the same thing before on a IDE drive (by putting it on top of the drive) connected to PC through USB adatpor. The HD didn't work well being cool. I forgot exactly what happened. maybe freezed and couldn't access it again until taking the gel off.
     
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    couzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm...yeah..maybe the idea is not as great as I thought it would be...

    Well, what about this, but with a laptop?
    http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8826/1602082325ii6.jpg

    I did that sometimes with my old laptop =P I felt like I could push it to the limits with no problems at all.
     
    couzer, Dec 5, 2010
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