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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:28:01 PM EDT

I've finally got a laptop fancy enough to play games on. Only it overheats occasionally...

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:28:43 PM EDT

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Dry ice

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:29:12 PM EDT

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I blow on it.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:29:31 PM EDT

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I'm full of hot air so that won't work.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:31:03 PM EDT

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http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2243862011

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:32:28 PM EDT

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Make sure it's resting on a blanket or the carpet. Best way to keep it cool.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:32:55 PM EDT

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I'm full of hot air so that won't work.

Yeah, hasn't been working real well for me either... but quitters never win!

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:32:59 PM EDT

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Yep.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:33:49 PM EDT

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Hilarious.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:35:45 PM EDT

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I don't really play games on it (though I wouldn't be opposed to it). But I typically keep my laptop on the DVD cabinet next to the fan. And since it's summer, they're pretty much always on. It seems that's enough for when I'm surfing Arfcom (kinda like I am now).

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:37:36 PM EDT

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There are all sorts of cooling pads available but there are no guarantees on how well they'll work for you. They're not actually increasing or changing the airflow through the inside of laptop. They add airflow under the laptop and help ensure the intake and exhaust ports of the laptop aren't being blocked by your clothing, or a blanket, etc.
There are also some cooling fans that clip on to the intake or exhaust grill. Something like this would actually push/pull more air through your cooling path but it has to hang off the vent which can be annoying. I've personally never used one of these so I'd suggest reading some reviews on these before pulling the trigger on one.
You're experiencing one of the downsides of having all that gear crammed in to such a small space. Unless your temps are outside of the safe/recommended ranges I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep the vents clear and give 'em a dusting every now and then.

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:51:14 PM EDT

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I use a Rain Designs Mstand with a wireless keyboard and mouse:

Posted: 9/11/2013 9:53:28 PM EDT

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There is all sorts of cooling pads available but there are no guarantees on how well they'll work for you. They're not actually increasing or changing the airflow through the inside of laptop. They add airflow under the laptop and help ensure the intake and exhaust ports of the laptop aren't being blocked by your clothing, or a blanket, etc.

There are also some cooling fans that clip on to the intake or exhaust grill. Something like this would actually push/pull more air through your cooling path but it has to hang off the vent which can be annoying. I've personally never used one of these so I'd suggest reading some reviews on these before pulling the trigger on one.

You're experiencing one of the downsides of having all that gear crammed in to such a small space. Unless your temps are outside of the safe/recommended ranges I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep the vents clear and give 'em a dusting every now and then.

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All good info.

I've never been fond of the "gaming laptop". You can spend a lot more money and will never match the performance of a desktop.

If someone said "I have $1,500 to spend. I need a laptop and I want to play games.", I would reply "Spend $500 on a laptop and $1,000 on a decent gaming PC".

All of that said, there have been times when I wished I had a gaming laptop. A fully loaded Antec 900 isn't super light.

Posted: 9/11/2013 10:06:03 PM EDT

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Get a cat..

Fucking heat thiefs will sit on it and act as a heatsink. Doubles as a furry ninja asshole security system if anyone try's to pick it up

Posted: 9/11/2013 10:08:39 PM EDT

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submerge it in mineral oil
(NOT MINE)

Posted: 9/11/2013 10:14:27 PM EDT

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Turn it off and go outdoors once in a while.

Posted: 9/11/2013 10:15:18 PM EDT

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I've finally got a laptop fancy enough to play games on. Only it overheats occasionally...

Turn it off and go outdoors once in a while.

I work outdoors. How about you?

Posted: 9/11/2013 11:20:32 PM EDT

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We keep our laptop (home computer) on a cooling pad with a built in fan. The laptop used to always overheat, but hasn't since we bought the cooling pad...

Posted: 9/11/2013 11:22:16 PM EDT

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submerge it in mineral oil
(NOT MINE)

http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/2/Mineral_Oil_Submerged_Computer_1.jpg

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Wait... How does that work without shorting out? Electrical stuff submerged in liquid usually = no bueno... I are confuse...

Posted: 9/11/2013 11:26:49 PM EDT

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Not sure how to help you since I am hoping my laptop overheats bad enough to where I can buy a new one.