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Title: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on July 28, 2008, 09:29:24 PM
I've got a dual-core HP laptop, and it's running HOT.
Right now, it says my HDD is at 120 degrees, Core 1 is 145, Core 2 is 147, and the temp. of the air across the fan is 156 degrees. Yikes.
I need tips to cool this sucker down. D:
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Tupin on July 28, 2008, 09:36:27 PM
I always put a damp washcloth that's not too wet underneath the battery and fan, it works for a while.

I would recommend getting a snap-on laptop cooler if you don't like the method I do. 
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on July 28, 2008, 11:05:26 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on July 28, 2008, 09:36:27 PM
I always put a damp washcloth that's not too wet underneath the battery and fan, it works for a while.

I would recommend getting a snap-on laptop cooler if you don't like the method I do. 
Wouldn't the moisture start corroding stuff?
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: BOSSNIG on July 29, 2008, 10:40:36 AM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on July 28, 2008, 11:05:26 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on July 28, 2008, 09:36:27 PM
I always put a damp washcloth that's not too wet underneath the battery and fan, it works for a while.

I would recommend getting a snap-on laptop cooler if you don't like the method I do. 
Wouldn't the moisture start corroding stuff?
Yeah, that sounds like the heat would evaporate the moisture and damage the Laptop.
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Riosan on July 29, 2008, 02:21:38 PM
My dad has a laptop cooler thing that he rests it on, and it really works. It makes the underside much cooler.
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on July 29, 2008, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: Riosan on July 29, 2008, 02:21:38 PM
My dad has a laptop cooler thing that he rests it on, and it really works. It makes the underside much cooler.
Yeah, but aren't they like $40? :(
I hate spending money. D:
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Zovistograt on July 29, 2008, 06:28:07 PM
put in a liquid cooling system? D:
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Psilocybin on July 30, 2008, 04:19:30 AM
Crank up the fans in the bios. Or find some alternate method of doing so.
BTW, your CPU is safe up to 65-70 degrees. Also, core 2 will typically be a few degrees hotter than core 1, nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on July 31, 2008, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Seven on July 30, 2008, 04:19:30 AM
Crank up the fans in the bios. Or find some alternate method of doing so.
BTW, your CPU is safe up to 65-70 degrees. Also, core 2 will typically be a few degrees hotter than core 1, nothing to worry about.
I tried, but can't find the option to do so...I'll have to mess with it later.
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Omega12 on July 31, 2008, 06:00:00 PM
Put a fan right next to where it gets hot. I did it once and it actually cooled down a quite a bit.
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Psilocybin on August 01, 2008, 05:50:26 AM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on July 31, 2008, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Seven on July 30, 2008, 04:19:30 AM
Crank up the fans in the bios. Or find some alternate method of doing so.
BTW, your CPU is safe up to 65-70 degrees. Also, core 2 will typically be a few degrees hotter than core 1, nothing to worry about.
I tried, but can't find the option to do so...I'll have to mess with it later.
I have the same problem.
Except my fans are too high. It's like a jet engine D:
I'm still searching for a program to do it, though I may end up doing it with voltages
Title: Re: Any tips to cool down laptop?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on August 01, 2008, 11:28:47 AM
Quote from: Seven on August 01, 2008, 05:50:26 AM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on July 31, 2008, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Seven on July 30, 2008, 04:19:30 AM
Crank up the fans in the bios. Or find some alternate method of doing so.
BTW, your CPU is safe up to 65-70 degrees. Also, core 2 will typically be a few degrees hotter than core 1, nothing to worry about.
I tried, but can't find the option to do so...I'll have to mess with it later.
I have the same problem.
Except my fans are too high. It's like a jet engine D:
I'm still searching for a program to do it, though I may end up doing it with voltages

Try SpeedFan.