Cooling for G51vx-A1

So I just received my G51-A1 today from Amazon. Looks great and works perfectly, but I had a question about cooling this beast. I still have some AS5 leftover from when i built my desktop back in December, but I'm not the most skilled laptop tech. I've taken a few older models apart, and by old I mean 2004, but haven't done any real modding, and worry about dismantling a laptop (expensive laptop at that) that I actually own and care about.

How easy would it be to add AS5 to the CPU and GPU and would it be worth it? Would getting a laptop cooler be a better way to cool this thing? Don't want to take this thing apart if its not really necessary, but I would like to OC the CPU a bit (possibly GPU, but its not as important).

I've just gotten into tinkering with my PCs this year so I'm still pretty new to all of this. I do enjoy the heck out of it though

 

I'm in the same spot as you minus the g51vx-a1

I plan on getting a cooler right away. Either the NZXT Cryo LX or the Zalman NC2000B.

I'm weary about the AS5 though because I don't want to void my warranty. But if it could blow up in a ball of fire playing Crysis maxed in a month, then what the heck!

 

If you don't mind voiding your warranty, then go for it.

If you do, though, the temps are very manageable with undervolting and a laptop cooler.

 

Thanks. Maybe I'll just get the cooler for now and add the AS5 later down the road.

At what point is warranty voided btw? If I upgrade my RAM would that do it or is it not until I physically remove the case that it gets voided? Is there a sticker or something I should worry about breaking?

 

I believe that in order to remove the CPU heatsink, you have to take off a "Warranty Voided" sticker that is covering one of the screws.

Same is probably true for the GPU heatsink too.

Upgrading RAM or changing HDDs shouldn't void your warranty.

 

Was also thinking of putting a small usb fan beside the vent to help get the hot air out as well. Not sure if it would aid in cooling. Something like this:

http://atelier.inf.unisi.ch/~primim/img/usbfan.jpg

 

Not sure that would help to lower te temp. You could try it but i wouldn't expect much

If ur gonna apply a new thermal compound, then don't apply the AS5. I recommend you either apply the IC Diamond 7 or AC MX-3, they should give better results.

 

Once I get my unit. I plan to have some fun figuring ways to cool it. If all fails, I can always revert to the "old ways".

http://www.masclat.com/faure/images/Bellows-1.jpg

FTW!

 

That's actually used to increase heat by adding air to combustion.

 

Fortunately, laptops aren't wood powered.

 

I think there might be some coal in there though.

 

Laptop coolers add air too.

Hmm time to hit the science books and study up on some thermodynamics.

Actually I'm considering making my own custom cooler for the g51vx. I'd like to have the fans right under the vents. Could be a fun project but I haven't fiddled with anything like this before.