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    Running G53 while upside down?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Canis-Lupus, May 16, 2011.

  1. Canis-Lupus

    Canis-Lupus Notebook Enthusiast

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    While overclocking my G53jw I find it easier to keep temps down if I turn it upside down so that the intake vents are facing upward. Is there any possible damage that can come from running the laptop while upside down? I keep it completely stationary while running, and do not have a DVD in the drive.
     
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    It's not a problem, all modern laptop hard drives have some sort of drop/g-force protection and can work at any angle. The fans are mounted vertically so there should be no issue there either, and fans can typically take a good amount of movement until the bearings get out of shape. Besides that there are no moving components, except for the optical drive, which is not an issue at all.

    I'm not sure about your claim about it being easier to overclock, maybe you just need to lift the bottom of the laptop a bit with a couple of books or a cooler.
     
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    Um, how are you using your laptop upside down?
     
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    He's actually a bat
     
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    With external keyboard/mouse/screen
     
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    LOL thank goodness SOMEONE had a good reply to that question! I kept thinking I don't know if this question is sillier than the "how to use compressed air?" which actually spawned multiple long threads...
     
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  7. Canis-Lupus

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    Fixed that for you. ;)

    But really, Blackluc is correct, as the only logical way to use a laptop that is upside-down would be with an external monitor/keyboard/mouse. :rolleyes:

    As for wondering if it helps with overclocking, try it out yourselves (assuming of course you use an external monitor etc). Turning it upside down and putting a fan on it works wonders, and allows for an overclocking ceiling (GPU and CPU) that is not limited by temperature whatsoever. Very helpful for me, especially since I use it in a room that is probably warmer than most. This also allows for more CPU power, due to the core temp being a main factor in how often and how high the CPU TurboBoosts.

    Thanks for confirming my thoughts that it wouldn't be an issue using it upside down.
     
    Canis-Lupus, May 17, 2011
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