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fohfoh:

--- Quote from: psyren on November 23, 2009, 03:39:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: fohfoh on November 23, 2009, 08:39:17 AM ---IMO, I wouldn't touch Dell, HP, Compaq, Gateway and those crappy brands. Their designs are terrible for airflow. (Air intake at the bottom where it's consistently facing blockages? No thanks.

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I disagree with HP. Their new models are very nice.
As for the vents being on the bottom, it is necessary. You cannot put a fan on the side of a laptop (unless you want a laptop that's 5cm thick) or on the top (intrudes on keyboard space), so it must go on the bottom, directly where the CPU is.

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Sorry, I should clarify. I mean that those laptops are all sealed on all areas except the bottom and the back fan. Some other laptop manufacturers have begun to put slits on the sides which can allow a little extra air to get in.

HP laptops look nice, but their design currently lacks proper means to allow better airflow. HP business models are nice and aren't as bad as the basic models though. But those are hard to get a hold of.

SolemnMonk:
I talked to tech support twice today. The first recommended flashing my BIOS because "BIOS upgrades always fix all hardware problems." I did it simply to say that I followed their instructions, but I kept proof that they told me to do so in case something went wrong. No change (as I expected). The second time he recommended downgrading from Windows 7 to Vista. Screw that. The problem started with Vista. Downgrading won't do a damn thing. Next step: head to a technician (unless you guys have a better plan).

Yeah, I've noticed the ventilation could be better on this thing (it's a HP if I didn't mention that). One main fan (and, as best as I can figure, it's within 2cm of the graphics card) sitting in a corner. WTF?

fohfoh:
Sounds about right.

Oh, yesterday, I had a group member use an HP laptop. I put some stuff close to the exhaust without knowing... the plastic binding on my notes started melting. I shit you not. She claims the thing is hot enough to set stuff on fire. WTF?

Mikan:

--- Quote from: fohfoh on November 24, 2009, 02:47:55 PM ---Sounds about right.

Oh, yesterday, I had a group member use an HP laptop. I put some stuff close to the exhaust without knowing... the plastic binding on my notes started melting. I shit you not. She claims the thing is hot enough to set stuff on fire. WTF?

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I bet it you put it on something long enough. I know after 20minutes of it bieng on my lap it gets really hot. and if I leave it on for 8+ hours the touch pad burns. Welcome, to HP. I just picked up a Asus K60 at bestbuy 1hr ago ($499). nice replacement :)

SolemnMonk:
Yeah HP laptops run frakkin' hot. It's pretty absurd.

Edit: I noticed I mistyped in a vulgar and epic fashion, lol. Changed.

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