my laptop needs agressive cooling...are there any fans/liquid cooling, refrigerated etc?

Question

need something that can cool the laptop while it is in my lap

Answer 1

sit in the fridge while using the laptop

Answer 2

I've been trying to deal with this myself for a while.

I've purchased a few solutions:
- a "Podium Pad" (just a plastic podium to elevate the laptop)
- a laptop cooler with fans from Thermaltake
- another laptop cooler "Coolpad" from CoolerMaster

I tested the laptop's temperature using "MobileMeter".

Surprisingly, the Podium Pad does the best job. Since I didn't expect this, I tried to look for an explanation. I believe that although the other coolers use fans, the fans don't match in position with my laptop's intakes, thus they cool the laptop on the surface but actually prevent the internal cooling systems from doing a good job because they don't create a separation from the laptop and the surface.
I guess that the Podium Pad does a better job because it actually raises the back of the laptop increasing the flow of fresh air to the laptop's internal fan.
I'm now experimenting with custom made solutions (my own) and so far have not seen an improvement that makes the extra bulk and cables worth while. I have tried larger fans to the intake of the laptop and also one on an extractor mode at the exhaust of the laptop.
I guess someone should come up with a "cooling rod" system that allows a better internal cooling.
Bottom line, buy a Podium Pad (or similar) and try to cool the air around the laptop.
Oh, BTW, when I use it in my "lap", i use a Brookstone table with a built in cushion.

***************** UPDATE:
I've been able to shave between 7-8C degrees (C) with the following setup:
-Cooler Master Notepal with 2 built in fans
- 1 home made exhaust system with a fan in extractor mode.

The Cooler Master goes on bottom, with one of the fans aligned with my laptop's fan intake. The exhaust was made with foam cardboard in a triangular shape with an added fan at the end, pulling air from the laptop's exhaust.

The extra exhaust contributes by about 2C reduction. It's not pretty but it does help, particularly because it moves the air towards the back of the laptop instead of towards my hand, which is where it normally hits due to the position of the laptop's exhaust (on the right side).

Now my laptop runs at 55C when doing light work, such as browsing, and at about 62C when encoding video.

I plan to use the PodiumPad when doing regular work and the second setup when doing CPU intensive stuff.

Answer 3

There are special deceives you can buy that will prevent your computer from overheating. I bought something called a portable cooling stand. It's made by Kensington. I also remember seeing other products at the store as well. I got mine from Office Max. Try a store like this.

Answer 4

first determine if cooling fins are clean and have open vents plus body heat is tranfered if laptop is directly next to flesh it will cause it to receive more heat instead of getting rid of heat .

Answer 5

There are tons of ways to make your computer cooler. Liquid is one of the best to do this. Take it to a store, and they will probably do it for you.