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    NS model runs cooler than NR

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by foxnews, Nov 10, 2008.

  1. foxnews

    foxnews Notebook Consultant

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    I just stopped by Bestbuy and played around with sony NS and NR (last year model).

    I noticed that Sony NS runs cooler than NR.

    1) Is it becuase NS has the new chipset GM45 and graphic 4500MHD while NR uses the older chipset/graphic?

    2) NS does not have easy access to HHD from the bottom but NR does have. Does it mean I have to open up the whole NS laptop to upgrade Harddrive?

    3) Does CPU upgrade require disassembling the whole laptop?
     
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  2. iNoob.x

    iNoob.x Notebook Evangelist

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    1) I doubt a faster graphics chip would make it any cooler. Better cooling (if any) is probably due to relocation of air vents and components.
    2) Yea, pretty much
    3) Yes. Almost always.
     
    iNoob.x, Dec 30, 2008
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