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Old 08-16-2008, 06:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Cooling

I currently have a Sony Vaio VGN-AR570 Series.
It is essentially a desktop replacement-- 17 inch screen, 2.2ghz Core2Duo, Geforce 8600M GT. All of this runs pretty hot with just the built in cooling. I currently have a Zalman NC2000 Notebook cooler, but it doesn't seem to have nearly enough power to cool the notebook down significantly.

Does anyone know of any products that I could accomplish this with?
I poked around with a screw driver today, and managed to remove the plastic grill infront of the heatsink near the back. I'm pondering if there is something for me to attatch to the back there (portability isnt an issue, but I want it to be removeable as this laptop although mainly stationary, will be used away from my desk occasionally).

Was hoping for some sort of water cooling solution, as fan cooling right now isnt cutting it. It worked well in the winter, when the ambient air temperature was considerably lower, but with the warmer weather now (and the AC in the house off) the cooling fans always seem to be running on high, and the laptop feels warm to the touch.

I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and tinker around with things, but I don't want anything that will permanantly alter/damage anything.
Any suggestions?
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Old 08-17-2008, 01:37 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Cooling

I do not think there is one that can do what you want to try here... well may be not commercially. Just keep the vents clear of any obstruction and make sure the inside is clean.
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