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    Can I use this to cool down the CPU ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RainMan_, Jul 31, 2012.

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    not really. Better solution would be if you lift up your laptop on two pencils :)
     
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    Thanks, any other thoughts ?
     
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    Given your system (Dell Inspiron right?), there isn't much you can do, you'll have to live with it.
     
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    Ok :( Thanks.
     
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    If there's room, it may help a little. You'd need to get some airflow over it. You can get some double stick thermal tape to attach it.
     
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    Thanks HTWingNut, you really helped me today :D " You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to HTWingNut again. "
     
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    I volunteer as tribute! :D J/k

    I use large erasers to prop my laptops up. Definitely a noticeable tempurature difference, around 5C.

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    Yes definitely a consideration too. Most laptops by propping them up an inch will reduce temps by at least several deg C.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 1, 2012
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