Reddit mentions of havit HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans), Black/Blue

Then the best thing you can do is make sure it is cooling as well as it can.

Some suggestions.

• Turn down the resolution to the lowest setting. Even if only temporarily. See if that makes a difference.
  
  
• Make sure the fan is clean and the heatsink fins are clear of hair and other debris. You can do some of this just by running a vacuum hose over the air intake. The better way to do it would be to take the laptop apart so you can clean all the debris and dust off the fan and heatsink fins. (Don't use compressed air to spin the fan. You could damage it.)
  
  
• Use a [laptop cooling pad]
  (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_ODOqzb0FC4D43)
  
  
• To take this a step further, you could also reapply the thermal paste between your CPU and heatsink. That requires some new Arctic Silver or other thermal paste and the willingness to take your heatsink off.
  
  
  
  

I place mine on a "Laptop cooling pad" one like this from Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

While playing AC odyssey on 4k, I cant hear it at all. its also in a media shelf below the Telly. I cant recommend using one enough if you have the space.

I got mine from Amazon, but I would recommend getting it from an authorized reseller (like HIDevolution). They can do a LM repast for you which won't void the warranty since it is done through them (do not repaste yourself since this voids the warranty and if you use LM you can easily short your device and be out $2300). I was getting temps in the low 90Cs on the CPU so I bought a laptop pad which dropped my temps to the mid 80s (the intake vents on the bottom so this laptop really does need a laptop pad with some fans preferably). You can use Intel XTU to undervolt the core volt offset and Graphic offset by ~.140mv to -.160 mv (mine is set at -.150 with no issues). Here's a guide if you've never done it before.

I am a current Junior in Civil Engineering, and I recently went and upgraded my senior year of HS/Freshman year of college computer to this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was a laptop I chose for a multitude of reasons: high performance, low cost, easy to upgrade (Youtube links on this laptop specifically detailing how to upgrade compliment the manufacturers on how well-thought-out the design was), good battery life (this is on the low/middle gaming laptop spectrum, and because of this has good battery life), and overall nice looking design. For me I needed a laptop that could run the graphic intensive software that Civil Engineering students use in their upper division classes, while also being able to game on it - in college, from my experience, computer gaming is the most popular. All of the links below are upgrades that go with the laptop well. They are not needed but, they are helpful and relatively cheap. If you have any questions feel free to ask by PM.

RAM upgrade:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SSD:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGIVZTW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cooling fan (optional):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Laptops are so bad for thermals. 82 is probably not going to permanently damage the parts, but couple that with the laptop is now heating your hands, which don't have airflow, and now the fans have to work even harder. Consider purchasing a USB laptop cooling pad if you really want to game on an inferior machine work-oriented device.

Are we talking about a 13" MacBook Pro, or a 15" version? The 13" version only has a slightly improved version of Intel integrated graphics (no standalone GPU), and so yeah, it doesn't run great.

First off, because you said this is a new behavior, try resetting your System Management Controller (SMC). The SMC can be reset by turning the laptop off (shut down), connecting it to its power adapter, holding Shift+Control+Option, and pressing the power button. Usually you can tell if you did it correctly because the charging LED will briefly go green, and then back to orange again. This effectively turns hardware settings back to their factory defaults, such as the fan controller and any thermal throttling safeguards (which may have gone bad on you). Play like that and see if it's better.

Barring that, you could reduce the draw distance for the game, but that gets a bit hacky. Open the developer console (tilde/"~" key by default) and type "farplane [#]". If the console isn't active you have to press F3, then F8 (to get a cursor), enable the console, and then cancel the bug report. 1000 is the default distance, so something smaller might help. I've heard some people say the game doesn't support this very well, though.

Last, you could invest in a cheap laptop cooling pad. Sometimes, though, these only offer marginally better temperatures, especially during a hot summer.

Even once you get it repaired a cooling pad is a great investment. Here ya go

This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/HV-F2056-15-6-17-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=cooling+pad+laptop&qid=1570505130&sr=8-3

Keep in mind it’s not about making your pro an ice cube, it’s just about ventilating the air in a direction that’s open enough to keep it from becoming a hot box.

Possibly, you could fry your battery too maybe, I am guessing you should be fine, as long as the bottom is properly ventilated. If you have it on a blanket, for example, its going to fry your pc. If you want to be sure though, they have laptop fan pads such as [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooling-Cooler/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500068579&sr=1-3&keywords=laptop+fan) that should help.

I have a razer blade that i use for most of my school work and for some gaming when i get some downtime in the engineering building.

My Razer Blade is a couple years old, but it still runs FO4 on min settings, and can run many other games pretty well. (It's got a GTX 870M, 8 GB ram, and an i7-4702HQ) It definitely cannot keep up with my rig, but my rig is also considerably newer than it. The touch screen is a heck of a lot more useful than i'd expect, since it lets me scroll through, and navigate things quickly without a mouse.

If you do go with a laptop i suggest you get a cooling pad, otherwise you might be burning your legs with the Razer Blade. this is the one i got it works great for its price, and can significantly improve performance. The Blade actually uses the metal casing as a heatsink and as such it can get too hot to touch in some cases.

Personally my freshman year of college i gave up on my desktop, got an Alienware 14, and gamed on that for a year. The next year (last year) i ended up rebuilding my desktop with old parts from my dad's since i had an apartment with enough room to setup my computer. If you're planning on staying at college quite a bit more than coming home (i come home probably around 4 weeks out of a year now due to work/summer classes) it may be worth while to buy a cheaper laptop (light weight, thin, large screen, good battery life) and just play low-spec games for the first year (it may also improve your study habits)

Using a can of compressed air on the fans, and getting a cooling pad should help! My laptop's hardrive failed on me and I was seeing crazy temperatures, I changed the drive and got a cooling pad for $25-- Saw temperatures drop from 60°C to 40°C (~140°F-110°F) Linked the amazon store page below for ya. Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

No reason it won't last a few more years . The most likely culprit is dust. If you are comfortable opening it up, give it a real good cleaning and definitely consider a repaste. I suspect your temperatures will drop at least 10c. I use this cooling pad and it makes a big difference. It's nearly silent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Laptop cooler

Make sure you are on a flat surface as well that will make a difference. Also a laptop stand with fans underneath would help:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS

Here it is. There are more expensive options but this one is very quiet and does the trick.

My 7577 was throttling too in summers reaching 85-90C then I looked for the solutions & found undervolt fixes it, so now I’m using this method since year never had any throttle or overheating issue

1. Download Throttlestop
   
   
2. Undervolt
   CPU: -0.100V to -0.145V (Find your stable frequency by running stress test for 5 minutes)
   Cache: Same frequency as cpu undervolt
   iGpu: -50 to -55
   
   
3. Download Msi afterburn undervolt+overclock nvidia gpu using graph curve
   
   
4. Buy 20-30$ Cooling pad I’m using this one since one year
   
   
5. Make sure fans/vents are clean because i cleaned mine recently & found alot of dust in there behind the vents

Grab these and you'll be fine

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H9369Z1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS

Ok, so I've been playing Fallout 4 (modded) for about an hour now and the temps have been in the high 60's, low 70's (celcius.) Fan speeds are in the 3000's RPM. Once in a while, the CPU goes up over 80°C.

Under no load, it seeme to vary between 30-50°C and fan speeds are around 2000-3000 RPM. This is for both the CPU and GPU, though sometimes the CPU dips below 2000. The CPU seems to be consistently about 5° hotter. The fan speeds on the GPU are usually around 500 RPM higher.

I haven't really messed around with any settings yet, besides turning the Turbo mode on just to see how loud the fans are (loud but not quite as loud as I was expecting them to be. With a headset on, it would be fine. No headset necessary with Turbo turned off) so all of those numbers are with settings on "Auto" and "Normal". I bought a cooling pad but have not felt the need to use it yet.

If you have any more questions or want some more numbers, let me know and I'll help you if I can.

edit to add:

I plugged my laptop cooling pad in and have been using it for about an hour or so and it has reduced CPU and GPU temps by about 5-10°C.

Not sure if you know this already, if so just ignore me but you may want to get a solid laptop pad thing (some have fans to help with cooling) so your laptop doesn't overheat when gaming on your lap. Kinda like this [One ](HAVIT HV-F2056 15-17 Inch Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans)(Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_11O4DbTC87A2P)

I ran GTA V on the higher spectrum of medium settings with a 7850 for ages. If you turn down some settings an 840M will do fine. Also look at investing in one of these if you plan on doing anything even slightly intensive with your laptop.

Got this chill mat from Amazon works like a charm with my Razer Blade had some warm session while gaming playing GOW 4. This has cooled it down quite a bit.


HAVIT HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Ultra Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_y43syb004D65X

It's a little plastic insert/tray that you put under your laptop which typically hooked into USB to power some underside fans to push more cool air into your laptop. Also raises your laptop off of surfaces that could cause heat to get trapped (like a blanket or a flat table).

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/

If you're going to overclock, I highly recommend that you get a laptop cooler of some kind, since laptops already run a bit hot before overclocking.

I bought this for my XPS 15 and its working quite well. I have to use a USB to USB-C adapter, but seems to help with the laptop on surfaces with bad airflow. https://www.amazon.com/Havit-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=lp_2243862011_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1540877794&sr=1-1

I got this one for my 17 r4, works just fine.

Havit HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

this one is pretty slim. https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooling-Cooler/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497300298&sr=1-3&keywords=laptop+cooling+pad

I would advise against buying a new fan. Chances are some compressed air to the cooling system (to get the dust out of there) will be all it needs in order to cool off effectively. Just hold the fan still when blowing it, you don't want to spin it up really fast.

If you're going in that deep anyhow, you may as well pull the heatsync off the CPU and apply new thermal paste. That would be much more effective than replacing the fan. (You should still clean the dust out of the vents though.)

Everything else seems readily replaceable. Just make sure your hands aren't oily, and don't accidentally break any of the connectors or plastic.

Edit: Also I would personally leave the ram at 8 GB. Even if the motherboard supports it, the cost of RAM right now really nullifies the gains you'd get, especially since you are only browsing netflix / youtube / etc. and already have 8 gigs.

Also, if you want the laptop to feel cooler on your lap, consider a cooling pad of some kind. Even if the pad fans are off, the space cushion alone helps the laptop keep itself cool.

Yes, a cooling pad definitely helps. I recommended my friend this specific one and it works well.

I bought this one and it has been working great. http://imgur.com/a/koZfz I like that it has the vents on the side and it has a usb pass through so I don't loose a slot. The top is also metal so it stays very cool even after long uses. You can't turn off the lights but they really aren't bad.
here's the link https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495468552&sr=1-3&keywords=LAPTOP+COOLER

Sorry, I thought in mobile they only had the max-q version. Here's the right link. You can see that the desktop version of the card performs much better. Truthfully, it would be bonkers if this wasn't the case. Look at the size of a desktop graphics card, look at the size of your laptop. Look at the power requirements. Look at the amount of heat generated. If the notebook version had the same performance, where are all those extra watts going in the desktop version?

Couple of caveats though:

• This isn't an exact apples-to-apples test. Actually I'm not sure exactly how that benchmark score is produced; but I assume it's an average of all the user-ran benchmarks that have been submitted to the site. (Anyone have a definitive answer to this? Can't seem to dig up an answer online after a cursory search...)
  
• Keep in mind that running an eGPU will not perform as well as the same card running in a mobo socket. The perf drop can be as much as a 20% drop vs in a mobo. This is due to the TB3 bandwidth, while still ridiculously high for an external connection, isn't the same amount of bandwidth that you get from a socket connection to the motherboard.
  
• That said, OTOH, running an external eGPU will offload all that graphics processing (and associated heat) from your laptop to the eGPU. This will mean your CPU will have more room to flex before it needs to thermal throttle -- and your external GPU, given its roomier enclosure with associated larger fans, will also be able to crank up its performance before throttling.
  
  So, in summary: it's a mixed bag. You're gonna get at least a 20% perf boost from the card (and that's if you just get a desktop rtx 2060--gonna be more if you get a beefier card), but your gonna give some of that back to the TB3 connection to the eGPU. But then you're gonna get some back from reduced thermal load on the laptop.
  
  My advice? Man, I'd be tempted just stick with what you got. Nothing against eGPUs--I've used them to some success--but they can be finicky and just generally a PITA sometimes. If you're running games mostly well with your laptop the way it is, I'd just stick with that. You might try to find some way to force more air into the laptop to get rid of some of that heat though -- you'd be surprised what a difference that can make. Much cheaper than an eGPU solution!

Get something hard to put under your lap could work, or even a laptop cooler stand that goes under it that has some fans to help cool it off some.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_Ww13AbY40NA4N

I believe some of them just raise the laptop off of the desk a bit while others also have built in fans. Obviously the ones with fans will be better at cooling the laptop.

You can search for laptop cooling pad on amazon and there are quite a few options (here's one that looks pretty good).

This one has been reviewed well, and has 4.5 stars on Amazon with thousands of votes:
https://www.amazon.com/Havit-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=laptop+cooler&qid=1563938169&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Its the one I'm likely to purchase when Lenovo decides it wants to actually ship my Y740.

Would a laptop cooling pad work?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_RakpDbMSX7YZ9

Buy a cooling pad dude.. http://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I was having issues with my PS4 so I popped off the cover and cleaned it out, but it didn't help improve the issue. Later I found some videos and discussions of modifying the case. I ended up taking off the bottom of the case and drilled holes and installed a PC 80mm grill/filter and then put it on a Laptop cooler. I haven't had any problems with it since them.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIYWqwQZUDs


https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/

Or you could just get a laptop cooling pad, such as -

Havit HV-F2056 15.6-17 Inch Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) (Black+Blue)

https://www.amazon.com/HV-F2056-15-6-17-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_2243862011_&pf_rd_p=586b956f-9baf-5682-89fe-24ebca3505b4&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2243862011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=4TC7HY5KFXDRTW3DTC0X&pf_rd_r=4TC7HY5KFXDRTW3DTC0X&pf_rd_p=586b956f-9baf-5682-89fe-24ebca3505b4

Nope. Just don't. Laptop hardware is proprietary and tailored specifically for all the parts to play together. Taking it apart is generally no good idea.

> DIY case

If you want something better than a shoe box, it's quite some work to pull it off. Not worth for something that follows no standards and will still be replaced in 1-2 years.

> big passive coolers

> waterloop

Doesn't fit. Cooler mounting is proprietary. You would have to make them yourself, for which the point i already made for the case applies too.

Buy a laptop cooler. That should help with the temps a bit, and if you want to change something hardware wise, get a PC.

Those temperatures sound fine. The computer will automatically throttle itself (you'll notice performance getting bad) to cool itself off if it gets too hot.

If you just want to avoid lava lap you can get one of those cooling pads like this

I bought a cooling pad like this and now I never have temperature problems with my GE72VR

Thank YOU SO MUCH for the info and thoughts!

\>> the burning W520-W530

You are talking my machine:-) A cooling fan can be very helpful. I am using this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

\>> So far the main issue with the P53 is that it does not always sit flat.

I didn't notice this. I cannot examine it now because I already returned it.

\>> I bought my W520 in 2011 from the outlet for under $1000 and it is still eeking along (battery is shot

A few years ago, I bought a number of batteries from eBay in anticipation of using W530 for a long time. Tired of upgrading a laptop without getting real values. I have about 7 thinkpads sitting at home. You may be able find batteries at eBay too.

\>> I think we may be searching for something that doesn't exist. We will have to replace our giant dinosaurs with something modern. I feel like an octogenarian complaining about new technology:(

You are talking about me:-) Based on your input, I will look at p53 with T2000 card and 1920x1080 screen.

One question: You didn't or never heard the pitching or jet takeoff fan noise on your P53?

Edit: have you ever thought about x1 extreme? I am afraid that it has the same noise issue as p1 does.

I've been using a laptop cooling pad underneath my PS4 Pro for a few months now and its been working great. Aside from the additional air flow, it also adds a USB Port.

I went with this one.

I did that for a while, until I realized that I could buy a USB powered cooling pad (that works 1,000x better) from Amazon for like $25 (similar to this one). It was well worth it, I strongly recommend it.

You don't have to pay so much for one, this will do fine also.

Probably overheating from dust/fur or being on your lap. You can alleviate this with add on devices such as this -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b2Rr10l_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=T97VC81SQC6H06CJ4R59&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=bfe1ca85-5e87-5e4e-8d92-b1969b5b9994&pf_rd_i=2243862011

However, if you have serious dust and crap lodged in there, you need to clean it out.

thats why i got this bad boy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/

this is the one I have.

You need to get one with fans to help it stay cool. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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You will need an adapter though or something to plug the regular usb-a into.

Your GPU and Laptop is great, what did you pay for it?

Cooling pad looks good aswell with 4 fans, this is mine: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not a problem man I am happy to help.

The mod is pretty easy. You can't mount the OPOLAR cooler without cutting out the little ridge that is basically just there for aesthetic purposes since the battery has the same ridges. I just kept going a little farther to get the fan some extra air flow. I'm considering cutting it out a little more to see if it improves the Temps at all. However it's not really necessary as the Temps are fine & the plastic does obviously provide protection to the fan.

Here is a link to the pics I promised:
http://imgur.com/a/wmaHXTn

I did a piss poor job cutting it. You should be able to do much better with the proper Dremel tool. I used a metal grinding attachment that wasn't at all great for cutting plastic. But heh, work with what you got right?

I should also mention that I do also use this laptop cooling pad:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NNMB3KS?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's nothing special, just a cheap cooling pad. I didn't want to spend the money on an actual docking system, so I bought that and a USB-C hub for all my peripherals.

Thanks for the compliment by the way!

For a cooling tray? Literally any cooling tray that has fans and a mesh aluminum tray. Preferably one that has extra usb ports and allows you to adjust fan speed. You either want multiple small fans or fewer larger fans. I can't find my particular model anymore. Mine is very similar to this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NNMB3KS/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SSHTMR41J9TG2M0J9QDA

Just make sure it's big enough to cover the bottom of the Ps4

I've also seen some youtubers that have case mods with fans and such that work better and are silent compared to the stock fans.

x2, rocking a Havit HV-F2056, love it - machine runs literally cool to the touch.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/

Your notebook might be overheating thus reducing the performance of the GPU. You should try to buy a laptop fan that you place below the laptop. Here's a link to one

You could also download CAM or Afterburner which let you monitor the temps of your parts.

If that's 96C then yes, that is far too high. You don't ever want it to go above 60C. High temps over time quickly reduce the lifespan of your hardware. Its possible your thermal paste has worn off over time. It's also possible you still have something running in the background that's causing your CPU to heat up. Either way, the fastest fix for now is to start using a cooling pad.

Firstly, elevate your laptop to improve air circulation underneath. And while you have it up, give it a good blow with compressed air. Focus on the vents and fans. If you can open a back panel without too much trouble, open that up, give it a good blow. But be sure not to touch any of the metal parts. Secondly, purchase a cooling pad - something like this.

And thirdly, explore options for long-term cooling. Depending on your manufacturer and warranty, you should contact them first. If you are out of warranty, you could contact wherever you purchased your laptop from, or research a good computer shop in your area. Depending on the model of your laptop investigating the heating issue, which will probably be mostly dust cleaning, and possibly looking at the thermal paste and fans, may run you between $75 and $200 (also varies by where you live).

Thank you very much for answering jpisini!

Yes I only use my laptop on my desk, using a laptop fan pad (link to the specific one in case it helps any: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NNMB3KS?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title).

Hope to hear from you - thank you again!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My Retina MBP gets very hot quite easily, so bad that it caused discolouration on my leg (I only ever use it on my lap). I did two things to combat this:

1. Took the case off and cleared the dust out with compressed air. I was surprised at just how much dust is in there.
   
   
2. Bought a cheap laptop cooling pad from Amazon.
   
   It never gets hot any more.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this one because it was cheap and top rated on amazon haha.
It's thin, solid, multiple fans, and vents on the side/bottom.

Mine will get hot enough to throttle after a little while, which lowers FPS quite a bit. This laptop cooler I bought a while ago keeps it from ever throttling, and the FPS higher.

op, please go get one of these for under $40:

http://www.amazon.com/HAVIT%C2%AE-HV-F2056-15-6-Laptop-Cooler/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1425909319&sr=1-2&keywords=laptop+cooler

So far, my 7590 has been performing quite well. Here are my thoughts and observations:

Battery life is about 6 to 7 hours of typical real-world usage (WiFi browsing of internet, video streaming, concurrent Office apps, photo editing) all at about 70% of the max screen brightness. I have the 4k non-touch OLED model with an i7. I've got mine undervolted by -0.100 mV using intel XTU. I use the dark mode theme, which helps prolong battery life but is also easier on the eyes, in my opinion. My power mode setting is always on "better" performance when I am on battery (that's one step below the max "best performance"). I do not experience any hiccups with these settings, everything is buttery smooth. Interestingly, when I ran a battery report, my full charge battery capacity is 87,438 mWh (the design capacity is 97,003 mWh, which is why the advertised battery is 97 W-hours). I think dell releases these from the factory at a 10% down-charge to promote better battery longevity. Other XPS 15 owners have reported similar findings with their models. There are ways to reset the battery to change the reported capacity, and perhaps that might squeeze out some more battery life. Personally, for me, I'm satisfied with the battery performance.

Audio to me is adequate. I am not an audiophile. The built-in-speakers offer enough sound, although I personally feel they could offer a little more bang. I don't think you'd be disappointed when plugging in some external earphones.

The only thing I upgraded is the WiFi card. The included Killer 1650x sucks. It dropped the wireless connection frequently. It also seemed to have a slow, unreliable connection with poor signal strength in general. I replaced it with an Intel 9260 wireless card and I am very pleased with the result. It's a relatively easy upgrade. Other than that, the other internal components have all been great. It's very easy to replace or repair. You have easy access to an M.2 SSD and two standard laptop RAM slots that you can easily upgrade.

Regarding thermals: I am using a Havit laptop cooling pad, it has 3 small fans that are powered by USB through my laptop and the fans are directed at the undersurface of the chasis. My idle ranges 36 C to 39 C. Typical use case comprising about 10% CPU utilization brings me to a package temp of 42 C to 50 C (for example, while typing this review my temps are sitting at a nice cool 43 C). During two sustained back-to-back benchmark runs (userbenchmark, you can see my results here ) I hit three instances of 100% CPU use corresponding to a max core frequencies around 4.15 GHz at which time the max core temp hit an instance of 90 C, BUT most peaks hovered around 75 C. My 7590 had a single brief instance of thermal throttling (as per monitoring of the intel XTU tool).

I haven't done any gaming, but I didn't buy my xps 7590 for gaming purposes. I bought it mostly for productivity, business/professional use, and the beautiful screen. The OLED is incredible. In terms of gaming, my assumption is that it can run certain games (like Dota 2) at great frame rates, but I am not expecting to run things like Witcher 3 or FF15 on this. I imagine that more demanding applications could push the thermal envelope up to the point of throttling so that problem could persist for you.

As a final thought, the USB-C port has TB3 and supports a full 40 gb/s throughput that plays nice with eGPUs so that would be an option for future-proofing and upgradeability if needed.

Good luck with your decision!

Some people use laptop fan trays like this one with no problems.

Asus TUF FX505DT Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 120Hz Full HD, AMD Ryzen 5 R5-3550H Processor, GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics, 8GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe SSD, Gigabit Wi-Fi 5, Windows 10 Home, FX505DT-AH51, RGB Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VBK4SYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CCw4DbVR21DH2

This one if your planning on playing lower demanding titles, rocket league, LOL, smite, etc.


Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop PC, 15.6 inches Full HD 144Hz 3ms IPS Display, Intel i7-9750H, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, 16GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, PH315-52-78VL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXLFLXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QDw4Db49VPC49


This one if your planning on playing more demanding titles, note that both are currently on a Black Friday sale so now would be the time to pick either of them up. Cooling/airflow shouldn’t be a big problem in the either but if it’s something your concerned about or would like to have the peace of mind about, I included a link down below for a laptop cooling pad (also on a back Friday sale)



Havit HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qGw4DbDC7XKPC

Since I will use my dock while gaming I am going to get one of these cooling pads. They all seem to be whisper quiet. I will also get the Arctic usb fan for travelling.

http://smile.amazon.com/HV-F2063-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling-Ultra-portable/dp/B012952R7C/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

http://smile.amazon.com/LotFancy-12-Cooling-6-Levels-Adjustable/dp/B00RGLPNKI/ref=zg_bs_2243862011_4

http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Massive23-Notebook-Oversized-CLN0015/dp/B003ZUXXWO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

http://smile.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

well if you're on the go all the time how are you gonna carry all this around?

http://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS

something like this

https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS

Here it is, maybe I'm wrong?

What might help is being mindful of the surface you keep it on while playing. A flat table/desk with good ventilation on the sides where the vents are will be helpful. I’ve also seen various platform things that have fans that blow from underneath that I’ve used on older MBPs in the past that had a habit of overheating before throttling was a thing.

Edit: something like this

Not sure if there are some that are really more efficient than others, I didn't find any that seemed really outstanding when I got mine so I went with this one which had good reviews and was still affordable, but I think any pad in that price range should be good.

I have a cooling, this one:

https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS

I've been using this cooling pad: https://smile.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1491301333&sr=1-5&keywords=cooling+pad

Works quite well, especially if I want to game on the couch where it would be on my lap and airflow would be hindered. I do hate the led lights though wish there was an option to turn that off.

This is the one I got. Nice and quiet, and gets good airflow if you raise the 2 back feet. The laptop sometimes slides down so I might mod it with some little stick-on plastic stoppers.

Been thinking about writing a guide on this for a while, so you'll get a lot of info as a rough draft!

The raw specs you listed are good enough for FM but the big thing here is that you're on a laptop. Some laptops have problems with sustained performance due to thermal and power throttling via BIOS settings or even manufacturer specifications at the hardware level. If that is the case, you'll have to learn a lot about how Intel Turbo Boost works to get to the bottom of things. But first, you have some simpler options.

Easy stuff to try: go to Power Options by right-clicking on the AC/battery symbol at the bottom right of the screen, on the taskbar, and make sure that your CPU utilization and all that stuff is set to 100% in the advanced options. Usually the High Performance preset has all that stuff cranked up. Also make sure that you're using your GPU for FM, it probably won't make much of a difference since it's more CPU-intensive but it doesn't hurt to check. Download the Nvidia Control Panel if you don't already have it to manage that stuff. Try disabling your antivirus while you play to see if that makes a difference; it probably won't, but it doesn't hurt to try. Finally, you've probably already done this, but play with the graphics settings in FM, particularly the backends. With Nvidia GPUs I always get the best performance with D3D, but ymmv.

More involved stuff: it sounds like you need to reinstall Windows anyway, so you might do that before trying anything else. It will only save you a headache in the long run. You should also download a program like HWMonitor to monitor your CPU temperatures. If it seems like they're peaking pretty high but cutting off at a specific temperature, like 80C or something, you might just need to cool it down some -- open up your computer and dust the fans with compressed air, or buy an aftermarket cooling pad like this one.

Last thing, but a pretty big one in my experience: preventing throttling. This will take you into the world of overclocking. It's a pretty nuanced topic so I'm only going to give general advice but I encourage you to do your own research, because you do run the risk of damaging your computer if you are too aggressive in changing these settings. Look in your BIOS for an option to disable power management, disable Intel C1E state, etc. There are lots of possibilities here.

If your BIOS doesn't include those options, which is likely on a laptop, or they didn't help, your only option is to modify the BIOS (really tough) or use a program like Throttlestop or Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to prevent throttling. Here's a Throttlestop guide to help you out. Limit Reasons is your friend. If one of those is lighting up while FM is open, you've found at least one potential area of improvement. I've worked with a couple of computers that performed way better once TDP limits were increased, allowing the CPU to sustain a higher wattage and therefore a higher clock speed without being throttled down in the interest of saving power.

Sooo yeah I'll probably turn this into a real post at some point, but I was really bored and figured I'd get started on the whole laptop performance troubleshooting guide thing.

HAVIT HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop Cooling Pad Cooler - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_O47zzbYAZ429D

I have this one and it's perfect, keeps solid airflow and is quiet, I also like the blue LEDs. You don't necessarily want a high rpm fan as it can shoot dust in to your laptop

Take a look at these.

https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooling-Cooler/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501403162&sr=1-3&keywords=laptop+cooler

https://www.amazon.com/DeepCool-Cooling-Multi-Core-X6/dp/B00FB3ICK6/ref=pd_sbs_147_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B3RZ298&pd_rd_r=6Q8QMPH2AANBZDWEJ1H6&pd_rd_w=HZCXG&pd_rd_wg=3fMVj&refRID=6Q8QMPH2AANBZDWEJ1H6&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Ultra-Slim-R9-NBC-XSLI-GP/dp/B005C31HC0/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FN2Q2NEVQ5XGZ5QXRY9W

[What if I buy a laptop cooling pad similar to this? ] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zp2yCbP8H4880)

Honestly I think the game is not quite optimized yet and I totally accept the fact that if I run larger ships I get about 20-30 fps.

If cleaning out the vents is still not working perhaps look into trying out a laptop cooling pad, like this one. I personally don't own one but seems like a good choice especially if your laptop runs hot.

Acer Nitro 5 its not the coolest laptop, if you are thinking to use it always for a heavy loads maybe its cheaper to choose right cooling pad for about $20-30 like this and you will solve this problem.

Yup, I bought this one off Amazon for $20:

https://www.amazon.com/Havit-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_18?crid=306SA3BJE3UQX&keywords=laptop+cooling+pad&qid=1557934313&s=gateway&sprefix=laptop+cool%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-18

Laptop still overheats like crazy if I'm playing anything demanding, but it helps.

Sounds like your stand is pushing air in to the general area, so it should be less of an issue, but if it's pushing air directly in to the vents, then it may be adding stress to the fans. What I'm talking about is longer term than a BF1 session, but more along the lifetime of the fans.

That said, I think that because the laptop is elevated away from the fans, they may just be helping to move hot air away from the laptop, which is good and can help with the flow.

The type of pad that I was referring to was the type that the laptop sits directly on, like this one

9dl/7upl (seems fast actually)
I downloaded the app and it has so much info, I'll need time to learn how it works. Overall thanks for the advice.
I've ordered external cooling fans on amazon, maybe it will help.

KLIM Cool Laptop PC Cooler https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ZA0HFSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ui6XBbZBVSTCA
Cooling Pad, HAVIT 12"-17" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oj6XBb836MPW7

You don't want to glue anything to the bottom of your nice new laptop as it'll become really terrible to get off after a while since it gets so hot.

Have you looked at laptop cooling pads? This should work for you, it'll prevent the laptop from touching skin.

i found this. appears to be a small debate on the effectiveness, most say elevate should be good, because you need airflow going into the laptop, so maybe i could use one of these and just build my own bottom for the laptop with more vent slots.

I just went with one off amazon that had a lot of buyers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Hg4ACbCRP35Q4)

I’ve only had it a few days but so far so good.

Get one of those laptop cooling pads or some new RAM for your other computer since that's literally one of the cheapest/easiest components to replace.

https://smile.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523203043&sr=1-4&keywords=laptop+cooling+pad

My wife got me this as a little stocking stuffer:
https://www.amazon.ca/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS


The media unit we have doesn't have the best circulation. Doesn't help with make the PS sound any less industrial, but good for reducing how hot the back can get. It's also cheap enough that if something happens or I didn't like it - no love lost.

its 17 inch can run mordhau and costs 1749 so even if it you drop it or it fails you will still have money to buy some other laptop

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-alienware-m17-gaming-laptop-backpack-bundle/spd/alienware-m17-r2-laptop/WNm17R210s?view=configurations&configurationid=5b78c869-4a9a-4a87-b968-939e25c21d5b

if youre worried about a overheating then i recommend you get a cooling pad

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS

It’s a mat I got on Amazon

Havit HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Add some cooling! :)

Set it on a flat well ventilated surface, or get one of these dumb things. https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1475278577&sr=1-5&keywords=laptop+cooler

Look in BIOS, there might be a thermal monitor setting to adjust the fan speed.

When cooled off, give a few short spritz with canned air to unclog any dust.

Maybe redo the thermal paste. Thermal paste instructions and video of different techniques on glass (hint: pre-spreading makes bubbles, an "X" is best), and another video with temps (hint: use plenty, technique doesn't matter). Also: thermal paste cleaning.

Could be the fan is failing (something's wrong to have a 90C idle).

Last resort, a laptop fan or cooling pad.

Edit: Also, check if some program is maxing the CPU. In Task Manager (Ctrl-Shift-Esc) click Processes (file tab), then CPU (header) a time or two to sort by descending. Other than System Idle, this will show the process currently using the CPU. (And/or run ProcessExplorer to see what Processes are running and ProcessMonitor to see which Program called what Process.)

I can't imagine thermal paste making that much of a difference quite honestly.

After looking around on some forums, it seems that is pretty typical of that laptop. Most threads I see say to get a cooler like this: http://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1464990171&sr=8-7&keywords=usb+laptop+cooler

I will definitely check my fan speed. I do keep the laptop clean and have it on a laptop cooler. Actually now that I think about it, this problem started when I got this usb powered laptop cooler.


Havt HV-F2056 15.6-17 Inch Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hqmxDbHGK1CS1

I wouldn’t recommend that one. What I recommend is the same one I bought from amazon. #1 on the list of coolers, quiet, cools the laptop quite well, and inexpensive. I wish it had red leds since that is the led theme I have on but for the performance, great reviews and cost. I can’t complain. Also fits the 17” too. I am using it on my 13R3 and it has tons of space so should be able to fit just fine.

Check it out

Do you think a cooling pad would be sufficient for the slim model? I was looking at a Havit pad because I need a slim laptop for portability and work while also having the power for gaming at home.

im looking for the cooling pads for helios 300 and im interested in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS

Should i buy cooling pad or just maxing the fans when max load.

Seems to make sense to me. You might want to clean for dust. Some people swear by laptop cooling pads with fans on them, some say they do very little. You could also go for a laptop stand that raises the laptop for better air flow underneath.

I would say that basically confirms that it is thermal throttling. Unfortunately, laptops just have this issue and there is little to do to correct them. You can try buying a aftermarket laptop cooling pad like this, Or alternatively you can see if your laptop has a fan controller and just crank the fans up to max. Otherwise your only other options are under-clocking the CPU or just turning you game settings down :/

Try razercortex and close all programs in your background. I play this game on both laptop and desktop and get better fps on laptop :'D.

(1)
don't play on a carpet like surface you laptop might need fresh/cool air. Clean the laptop parts so that it might pull enough air.
buying a laptoop cooler stand (I have one and I also always check/monitor temperatures with MSI afterburner on my laptop which warks fine) might help:

https://www.amazon.com/HAVIT-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1519582198&sr=1-3&keywords=laptop+cooler&dpID=51cBGis%252BOdL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

(2)
buy and add more ram to your system or use ccleaner (free version is enough to clean your RAM) for more free ram.

(3)
Play with your settings but at least turn down shadows.

(4)
Buy better hardware which I don't recommend because its costly right now due to high GPU prices and ram prices (save money by using unactivated windows 10 and everything thats > or = i5 or ryzen 3 paired with gtx 1050/gtx 750ti/ rx 460/560 + 8 gb ram will work just fine)

A laptop fan/stand costs about $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Havit-HV-F2056-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=sr_1_4

Generally the entire bottom of a laptop acts as a heat sink, so blowing air on that will keep it cool enough, sometimes even when the internal fans are malfunctioning.

Get a laptop pad to circulate the heat: Havit HV-F2056 15.6-17 Inch Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans) (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMB3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_AG-qDbZESWK4R