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Laptops used as Desktops
Micharus:
--- Quote from: auskingdom on June 15, 2011, 05:10:43 AM ---I removed my battery from my laptop and leave it connected to the power point. My laptop is 6gb of ram i7 processor and it's quite good for my standards. If i leave it on for 24/7 or for a long period of time, will it affect the laptop in anyway? Like stuff up the hardware? Also, it doesn't overheat - but i think it's because it's winter in Australia.
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There shouldn't be any problem with doing that.
It's no different to what I do with my desktop, it's on 24/7, unless I actually have to go out for a long period of time.
As for keeping it cool, just make sure the cooling vents are clear and if possible go and buy one of those laptop cooler stands, I don't know what they are called.
I've seen them in two versions, one with fans, one without.
All they do is sit on your desk and you place the laptop on it. It holds the laptop clear of the desk, increasing airflow, which in turn helps keep the laptop at a 'better' temperature.
Other than that you shouldn't have any problems.
fohfoh:
Everyone is speaking about the battery.
IF your laptop overheats, expect stuff to slow down on the software side. AKA: Lag
Expect at times your wifi may begin to cut in and out (though, I don't believe this was an issue in draft N)
If airflow is restricted, it may become slightly loud.
tomoya-kun:
--- Quote from: fohfoh on June 16, 2011, 02:42:02 AM ---Everyone is speaking about the battery.
IF your laptop overheats, expect stuff to slow down on the software side. AKA: Lag
Expect at times your wifi may begin to cut in and out (though, I don't believe this was an issue in draft N)
If airflow is restricted, it may become slightly loud.
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Just set up temperature monitors so that you don't go above 95. Mine runs a stable 82c while folding.
Freedom Kira:
--- Quote from: fohfoh on June 16, 2011, 02:42:02 AM ---Everyone is speaking about the battery.
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Was kinda the first thing OP mentioned, so it doesn't really seem that unusual.
mgz:
--- Quote from: tomoya-kun on June 16, 2011, 05:33:33 AM ---
--- Quote from: fohfoh on June 16, 2011, 02:42:02 AM ---Everyone is speaking about the battery.
IF your laptop overheats, expect stuff to slow down on the software side. AKA: Lag
Expect at times your wifi may begin to cut in and out (though, I don't believe this was an issue in draft N)
If airflow is restricted, it may become slightly loud.
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Just set up temperature monitors so that you don't go above 95. Mine runs a stable 82c while folding.
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82c is fucking burning hot
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