 LeathalPremium
join:2002-02-09
M1S0G4
kudos:2 | [Cooling] Dell XPS 17 3D I am looking for a decent cooling pad like the NotePal U3 from Cooler Master that I can set on my lap without having to worry about the fans touching my legs, or my legs cutting off the air circulation. 
The XPS 17 3D has two vents in the center of the laptop and one closer to the left side of it on the bottom, and of course the hot air blows out the left side.
Any suggestions?
I have one of the NotePal Infinite EVO but the air flow doesn't get close to the vent on the left which causes the laptop to over heat that my left palm starts to cook. 
Thanks
PS. I plan to OC my video card but want to make sure I have proper cooling in place before I go ahead with that. |
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 NanoprobeLooking for cures in memory of MomPremium
join:2003-05-11
Crab Nebula
kudos:2 | Attempting to overclock anything on any OEM laptop is a very bad idea IMHO and probably not possible anyway. OEMs like Dell, HP, whoever usually lock down their BIOS which makes overclocking virtually impossible. |
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 KrisnatharokCaveat EmptorPremium
join:2009-02-11
Earth Orbit
kudos:7 | reply to Leathal
OCing a laptop = killin yer future kids (and laptop) |
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LeathalPremium
join:2002-02-09
M1S0G4
kudos:2 | reply to Nanoprobe
Thanks. But your answer doesn't answer my question...
Besides I have readly looked through other other mainstream overclocking forms about the XPS 17 3D, and there is room to push to the clock safely.
I forget to mention...I am still looking for answer to my original question? |
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KrisnatharokCaveat EmptorPremium
join:2009-02-11
Earth Orbit
kudos:7 | Whatever's cheapest at Bestbuy. Or you can spend lots of money on a laptop pad if you wish. |
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LeathalPremium
join:2002-02-09
M1S0G4
kudos:2 | I have a cheap one, but because of where one of the vents it located it doesn't get any good airflow which is why I am asking the question...
I guess I will have to go to one of the more mainstream overclocking sites and ask them.
Later
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NanoprobeLooking for cures in memory of MomPremium
join:2003-05-11
Crab Nebula
kudos:2 | reply to Leathal
said by Leathal:Besides I have readly looked through other other mainstream overclocking forms about the XPS 17 3D, and there is room to push to the clock safely.
Whatever slight gain might be made by overclocking will be lost with the extra wear and tear not to mention the extra heat. Trust me, it's not worth it. Laptops were not designed to overclock. The heat you're getting now will get worse and a pad won't make much difference.
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 TomekPremium
join:2002-01-30
Valley Stream, NY | reply to Leathal
I once modded Dell Latitude D810 by putting video card from XPS.
Let me just say, in order to use it Had to put ice blocks under the vents so it draws VERY cold air so it won't overheat.
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 Anonymous_AnonymousPremium
join:2004-06-21
127.0.0.1
kudos:2
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said by Nanoprobe:Attempting to overclock anything on any OEM laptop is a very bad idea IMHO and probably not possible anyway. OEMs like Dell, HP, whoever usually lock down their BIOS which makes overclocking virtually impossible.
Dell had a XPS laptop with a unlocked bios with Intel Core2 Extreme (unlocked multi)
it allowed users to overclock the CPU from 2.6(X7800)/2.8(x7900) to 3.4GHz |
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