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Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421471] Thu, 04 March 2010 17:22 Go to next message
Clark Kent is currently offline  Clark Kent
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I have a HP latop, most of you that have a lot of knowledge of computers will know that it is basically like having a fucking oven sitting on my lap baking my balls...

So a while back I bought Belkin cooling pad. The pads design was awesome with the curve in it, it kept my laptop cool and my balls frosty... but the cord coming out of the center of the bottom, and the fan not being protected both caused problems... The usb cord started to short from being pulled, and the fan blades starting to break off so when I used it it was loud and annoying. It didn't last long, but it was great for the time it did.

Today I decided to buy a new one, but I can't even find a picture or link to show the piece of shit on here... Basically it is flat with 2 fans, and what really sold me was the cushions on the bottom... but as I said it is a piece of shit. My laptop was getting hotter than ever, and I can't even feel the pad blowing air (yes, the fans are running, I see and hear them).

I was trying to play Ren a while ago, but I was getting like 4 FPS (normally get 60 easy)... then my laptop shut off (assuming overheated).

Does anyone have any suggestions for a laptop cooling pad that you know for sure is durable and actually cools the laptop?
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421475 is a reply to message #421471] Thu, 04 March 2010 17:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well, the first bit of advise I can give you is this:

Even though that a laptop has the word "lap" in it's name, it is not designed to be used on your lap. You aren't supposed to use it while it is sitting on your lap.

Laptop ventilation is designed to work only when it is sitting on a flat surface.


As long as you get a cooling pad that fits your laptop, then you should be fine. Just keep in mind that it should be kept on flat surfaces when it's being used. If you want to use it on your lap, get like a cutting board or large book to rest it on to let the air flow the way its designed to.
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421477 is a reply to message #421471] Thu, 04 March 2010 17:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The cooling pad I got today is flat... it sucks ass. I would much rather have a curved one again, but haven't seen any others besides the Belkin. Actually I went and got my broken old curved pad and just put it under my laptop to let air get to it and still keep it off my balls... and it is already a lot cooler than it was. You can't convince me that they work better on a flat surface...

And as it is called a laptop I think it should be used without problems in someone's lap... otherwise they should just call it a mobile desktop. Huh
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421487 is a reply to message #421471] Fri, 05 March 2010 01:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421489 is a reply to message #421477] Fri, 05 March 2010 02:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Clark Kent wrote on Fri, 05 March 2010 00:44

And as it is called a laptop I think it should be used without problems in someone's lap... otherwise they should just call it a mobile desktop. Huh


Usually when it comes to portable computer specifications, there are four areas they fall in.

The lowest spec 'laptops' available are called Netbooks. Netbooks are alot smaller than regular portable computers, they also have smaller screens, smaller net weight and generally lower spec components. Asus and their EeePC series dominates the majority of the market here.

The next level up are Laptops. Laptops currently outsell desktop computers today, due to their portability and weight. There are other variations of these which have more complex hinge designs to allow the screen to be flipped around and lie flat on the keyboard, which are often called Tablet PCs.

The last level is the highest spec systems and are often called Notebooks. Most of the time these will fall under the category of laptops, however can sometimes be incorrect. Notebooks are similar in spec to desktop computers in terms of performence, and can usually set you back a few thousand <<insert national currency here>>. Most of them are able to play most games and graphically intense applications that are available today, due to their isolated (and sometimes removable/upgradable) GPUs and CPUs. They're also able to take and support alot more RAM and possibly up to 3 additional hard drives.

Besides the education i've just supplied to you, most portable computers use their case as the heatsink, so yes, they will get hot, and burn your balls. Try putting it on a desk, or on a tray before putting it on your lap.
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421497 is a reply to message #421477] Fri, 05 March 2010 12:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Clark Kent wrote on Thu, 04 March 2010 19:44

The cooling pad I got today is flat... it sucks ass. I would much rather have a curved one again, but haven't seen any others besides the Belkin. Actually I went and got my broken old curved pad and just put it under my laptop to let air get to it and still keep it off my balls... and it is already a lot cooler than it was. You can't convince me that they work better on a flat surface...

And as it is called a laptop I think it should be used without problems in someone's lap... otherwise they should just call it a mobile desktop. Huh

I didn't say the cooling pad had to be flat. I said the entire laptop would have better ventilation on a flat surface.

Like Zion said, put it on a tray or something flat like that if you want to use it on your lap.
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421499 is a reply to message #421471] Fri, 05 March 2010 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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@ R315r4z0r

Flat cooling pad = flat surface... The brand new flat cooling pad mad the laptop run hotter than it did sitting on the old broken curved one. Therefore even without being the most technically mined when it comes to computers even I can come to the conclusion that a flat surface is not the best for my laptops ventilation.

@ Zion

So going along with the above... Yes, this is a 17" HP "notebook"... Still they are known to run hot, and like I just said, if I used it on a desk or whatever else... it would not solve my issues with overheating. It would just save my balls and sperm count.

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What I ended up doing today was taking that worthless piece of shit cooling pad back, and exchanged it for a bigger version of my old Belkin one. Since it is bigger the fan is more proctected and the usb cable is actually long enough. Now my laptop is nice and cool and my balls feeling frosty. Big Ups
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421501 is a reply to message #421471] Fri, 05 March 2010 13:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Have you tried talking to customer service? Or even just emailing them?

There is obviously something wrong if it heats up so much that it causes it to shut down. You shouldn't have to go out of your way to buy a cooling pad to cover for a possible malfunction or manufacturing error.

If you do talk to them, make sure you stress that it had overheating problems on your lap and on hard flat surfaces. If you don't, they will just probably say the same thing I said.
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421502 is a reply to message #421471] Fri, 05 March 2010 14:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have looked online at a lot of different sites, everyone of them has said that HP laptops are just known to run hot. That is coming from people who write reviews as consumers or professionals.

My laptop has done it a few times, but only when the bottom was completely covered.
Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421521 is a reply to message #421471] Sat, 06 March 2010 08:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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try this:

http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=130

ive been using it for my dell which i bought in 2004. and if i am not wrong it reduces the temperature of the components of my notebook about 5 degrees celsius. i recommend it.


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Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421525 is a reply to message #421471] Sat, 06 March 2010 09:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: Laptop cooling pad recomendations? [message #421836 is a reply to message #421475] Wed, 10 March 2010 08:13 Go to previous message
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lol someone talked about this shit before, but it was about ball cancer.

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