Dell XPS used by a Programming Student from Israel :)

Hey folks. I'm a .NET developer from Israeli and just ordered my Dell Studio XPS 16 + Accessories:

Studio XPS 16"
2.53GHz Intel Duo 2 Penryn P8700 (1066Mhz FSB)
4GB DDR3
Radeon 3670 Mobile 512MB DDR3
1080p High Definition Edge-to-Edge RGBLED Screen
500GB 7200RPM HD SATA 2.0
+
Logitech VX Revolution Wireless Mouse
+
ZeroShock III 17" Sleeve.
+
Case Logic Slimline Case 17"
+
Seinheisser MX400 Earbuds.

(don't ask about "why a case and a sleeve?!", felt overprotective heh..).
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I will work 100% of my time on a desk in a library \ at class.

Question is: should I get a cooling pad? something like Gigabyte G-Pad or Rollpad or whatever? or anything else from Zalman or Thermaltake?

Or.. am I good without a pad? Again, daily programming work for about 6-8 hours a day...
thank you

 

Nice rig, you can post in the Official studio xps 1640 thread if you'd like.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=345445

 

Don't forget the market place!

 

thanks guys, but you didn't answer my question in this thread...

I will work 100% of my time on a desk in a library \ at class.

Question is: should I get a cooling pad? something like Gigabyte G-Pad or Rollpad or whatever? or anything else from Zalman or Thermaltake?

Or.. am I good without a pad? Again, daily programming work for about 6-8 hours a day...

Should i purchase a cooling pad?

 

I can't believe I didn't see that...

I would definitely buy a cooling pad if it were me
The rubber feet on the bottom are about and 1/8" thick. A cooling pad would surely help keep it cooler. And since you'll be using it on a desk all the time it is an even better idea.

 

I would definitely get a cooling pad. I use a metal stand with holes in it and an external KB/mouse for my laptop to help keep it cool.

 

which cooler would you guys reccommend? i'd reaaaally rather get a passive one, i dont want to start messing around with fans and chargers\batteries.

which passive cooling options are the best for my 16' rig?

I have looked into Zalman 1000, but is it good for the XPS 16? with all that air-intake has to be on the bottom for optimal results?

also - Zalman NC-1000 or NC-2000 for my XPS 16" ?

 

I am sorry for the double post, just wanna know if the Zalman 1000 is a good solution for the Studio XPS 16? anyone uses this combo? [also, Zalman 1000 orZalman 2000?].

Sorry for the double again.