Do lap-top computer coolers really work?
608570
They remove heat from the bottom of your laptop.  Your computer works best at a cooler temperature, and having a cooler under it will help it run faster, and last longer.
232735
Laptops aren't so good for your lap anymore since they overheat in poor ventilation areas like cloth and rugs. They aren't as easily upgradable as desktops are. You can carry them into the bathroom with you so you can have something to read.\n\nI'd get one laptop for the Internet, Warcraft 3, and old games; and one desktop you can fiddle around with and play the heavy-duty games on.
635001
I have a MacBook Pro 2.0GHz/256 VRAM with 2 GB RAM, 100 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive, and a Superdrive.  Yeah, it gets hot, but from my experience, it depends on my surroundings.  At home, it's gets warm and stays warm just a few minutes after I wake it up, but at school, i can keep it going and it stays pretty cool.  I've also used it outside in shade with a good breeze.  It stayed pretty cool then.  Pillows block the airflow to the bottom and also insulate the heat...not a good idea.  I'm currently using a piece of wood cut close to the size of the machine, but my dad has a plastic laptop holder thing that he got from the Sharper Image store. The wood seems to hold the heat, but the plastic seemed to keep everything cool.
342381
As a matter of fact, this is true.  It was reported in a recent Reader's Digest in their Medical Updates section.  No, they don't affect women.  The issue was the heat generated by the laptop causing a drop in sperm production.  It is not a theory, but a fact.  Of course, like so many things, two years from now they may come out with a study that says it isn't as bad as they once thought.
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im sure it is just fine but here are a couple check lists for you, \n\nopen the side of the case up if your not sure it is the left hand side of the case when the front is facing you. \n\ncheck the cpu fan and the heatsink it's self, it is the largest heatsink (large chunk of metal fins) in the computer, \n\nif you have a little more confidence then you can take the heatsink off to make sure the thermal paste is still good but you'll need some from your local pc shop or radio shack to stick it back on. \n\nalso check the fans on the power supply if there are any. \n\nyou can use a vaccum with a brush attachment to clean the computer out. \n\njust be aware of spinning fans. make sure to disconnect any fans from the motherboard before cleaning them, as spining fans make electricity, not a good thing for a computer that is off :)\n\nbest of luck, \n\nyou can also download a program called speedfan 4.2.6 that will tell you most anything about your computer and how it is running. the temps and voltages and such.\n\nif a computer is shutting off. more often then not it is the power supply and not a componant that is overheating, a HP like yours (  a fairly modern one) will display a overheating cpu warning on the screen and then shutdown. \n\nmost other motherboards emit constant scary ass chrips and beeps when the cpu nb or such is overheating. \n\nbest of luck, if all else fails and you feel the computer is worth it, then take it to a repair shop.
309513
A computer can be in real trouble if dirty. From what it sounds like, you need to take off the cover, take it OUTSIDE and use a can or two of air on it. I have seen CPU heatsinks clogged solid, fires almost starting in Power Supplies and who knows what else from dirt build up. The freezing could be from overheating alone. Make sure the fans work. A CPU should not run over 55 or 60C.\nGet some masking tape to cover up the port and try to blow it out every few months.
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Besides adding/reconfiguring fans, or removing/reapplying thermal paste to your processor,  I would STRONGLY advise using CPUidle.  This small program runs in the background and tells your computer to "relax" when you are not doing something on it, or are just using it to do basic things.  \nIt basically keeps your cpu occupied when it isn't doing power tasks and thus LOWERS the cpu temperature DRAMATICALLY!  I use it on both my desktop and notebook, cause remember, the lower the temp the longer life you will get out of your processor!  Try it!
962645
My sister is in college and she had the same problem she had to go and get a cooling board it is something that sits on the botttom of your notebook and it cools it off. You also need to turn it off as much as possiable! Mainly overnight dont leave it running.
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Depending on what kind of games you play especially if they are really graphic intense it will raise the temp in your pc even so with photo editing.  The type of programs use a lot of system resources.  As long as your cpu doesnt go over 50 to 55C it should be ok. As far as cleaning dust out of your pc it is a must b/c it doesn't allow your components to dissapate heat the way they should.  And as for the thermal grease(thermal interface material).  Some TIMs you can buy are non-conducive so if it leaks onto a component it will not damage it.  Try removing the old TIMs on your processor and heatsink.  Lap and polish both surfaces to make them smooth and then apply the new TIMs.  TIMs are fairly inexpensive (around10-15 dollars at radio shack)  And do a general search on lapping and polishing.  TIMs that manufacturers are usually pretty cheaply made and you can cool your processor quite a bit by doing this.  Check out www.computerpoweruser.com
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Ideally there are 3 fans in the computer: The SMPS (power supply) fan, the Chassis fan, the Processor fan.\nSome computers with some external AGP graphic cards have an additional fan on the card.\n\nAll the fans in the computer have to run (That is as silently as possible) in order to save the system from over-heating.\nThe SMPS fan has to run so that the power supply remains cool.\nThe Chassis fan has to run to keep the motherboard and other components cool.\nThe Processor fan has to run to keep the processor, which is very expensive, from melting.\n\nIf any of these is making a noise (if thats what you mean by run a lot) then check if there is something bocking its way. Or else, its time to change it.\n\nIf its a branded OEM computer (Dell, HP, Gateway, etc) get them to do it under warranty.\nFor all other systems, get a local tech to the job.\nYou can also do it yourself, if you can do a good job with a screw driver and a set of cables.\n\nHope thats what you were looking for.
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there are no liquid cooling systems for laptops..its not compact enough to fit into a laptop...if you are having overheating probs with your laptop then a USB Fan Cooling Mat can help..also make sure you dont cover/smother the fan/s on the rear of the laptop by using it on your bed (for eg)
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I built mine and it runs real good.\nAMD Ahlon 3800+ dual core \n2GB Corsair XMS RAM\nXFX 7800GT Video Card\n74GB 10,000 RPM Raptor HD\n320 GB SATAII 16MB Cache HD \n250GB SATA Seagate HD\n120GB PATA HD\nWinfast PVR TV Tuner\n2 NEC DVD-RWs\nM-Audio Revo 7.1 Sound Card\nFloppy drive + 7 in one card reader\n\nNever have bought a brand except for laptop. Regretted buying a store-built one (Cheap components).\n\nAll in a big huge CoolerMaster Stacker Case
1156451
No, unless the update is for controlling the prosesser power so it doesn't run as much, and uses less power, and the fan can get rid of the less heat faster, and therefore keeping the MacBook cooler.
1053306
The theory behind the work is the same but laptops tend to be less standardized as each manufacturer wants to make the best of the space available to it. For example you can put any PC motherboard into any PC at/atx case and it will fit and work, the same however cannot be said of laptops and you'd be amazed of the variety found in laptops.
683708
the computer has a fan to keep the heat down, right?  So maybe the fan doesn't work?  I can't imagine how the computer was functioning if the touch pad was that hot though. Take it in.
662421
Yes its safe as long as you have no children or animals trying to get into it. You might have to keep an eye on the dust problem, But if you want a solution then have a look at water cooling for your computer, It will cut down on the dust that gets sucked in to the system, it will keep your computer cool so it will perform well and it will cut out most if not all of the noise.
662947
My guess is that you have an AMD processor and those run wicked hot in HP/Compaq machines. If it is still underwarranty, turn it in, but it is more than likely a heat sink problem.