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Post Date: 2013-07-21
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    Posted: 21 Jul 2013 at 4:24pm
So, taking a quick poll since I'm pondering whether or not to buy one, for anyone who owns/uses a DS laptop, do you also own/use a laptop cooler? And if you do own/use one, why did you buy it?

Thanks in advance for any input!   
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Assuming that the cooling on the new laptops is just as good or better than the models from last year, you won't need a laptop cooler. Digital Storm's laptops handle heat very well, and an external cooler isn't necessary.

I could see buying one if you like the raised angle, or if you want to game with the laptop actually on your lap. I know that Cooler Master makes a wide variety of laptop coolers that are supposed to be pretty good, here's a link.

My laptop has never once overheated, even after letting it fold for 24hrs+ at a time.
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Originally posted by DomTheBomb


My laptop has never once overheated, even after letting it fold for 24hrs+ at a time.


OK, good to know. I read things, and then I worry. Granted, I haven't seen any complaints from people concerning overheating on DS laptops (though I did hear the 15" models run (or at least the old ones ran) quite hot), but since I didn't opt for the upgraded thermal compound I didn't know if I should look into auxiliary cooling.

If I do have the laptop on my lap, it will most likely be on a lapdesk. I guess there are situations where I will likely be using it on my lap without a lapdesk, however I doubt I will be doing serious gaming or such in those conditions. Never can tell, though.

Thanks for the info!   
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