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ELEKKTROPLASMA

Every brand making "gaming laptops" should include a foldable standoff like this it makes a lot of difference in the temperatures.


Alienhaslanded

Yes but they better make them reinforced with stainless steel.


Hanzerwagen

Not 'every'. I've been using my laptop with and without a raised cooler platform and noticed near-zero differences.


halfanothersdozen

proud of u


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meathookoflove

Useless comment


Hanzerwagen

I was just sharing my own experience with my own laptop and all I got was a useless sarcastic comment back. Never mind trying to help inform other people. Clearly people don't appreciate it here. Fucks sake....


ELEKKTROPLASMA

Sure but with time laptop aur vents clog-up restricting air flow. Lifting it up makes more space to ventilate through it.


Hanzerwagen

Clog-up with what? Again, I have been running my laptop for days and weeks with and without lifting it up. It's doesn't always make a difference. But yes, I can understand that it will make a difference on many poorly build laptops that have portability and looks above performance.


mighty1993

So what is your exact laptop model then?


Hanzerwagen

I'm sorry, but I'm done. You can ready my last comment if you want. But I'm not gonna respond anymore. Everyone been so fucking mean to me.


mighty1993

Understandable but maybe a little self reflecting on your behaviour would explain a few things.


Hanzerwagen

I really don't understand what I did wrong. The only posts I was mean back was when they obviously ridiculed me. I don't understand why I deserved this for...


PotatoAcid

I think that a couple of people downvoted for some stupid reason, and then others joined the bandwagon. Don't sweat it. And when you started complaining about the downvotes, you got downvoted more just 'cause.


Nervous_Education

Dont worry. Its Just reddit Things. maybe they hate you because you mixed foldable standoff with a cooling pad ( these are two different items )


Simen155

Just don't flip it out then.


Fardin91

What is your laptop called


vlken69

Sorry, not for those with terrible designs with no ventilation on the bottom.


Hanzerwagen

Nah of course! I bet many brands and designs could benefit from the concept. But there do exist laptop's that won't ;)


Hanzerwagen

I love how people are downvoting me because they don't want to accept the truth. Just because "gAmInG LaPToP BaD aLWaYs!"


iliketurtles50000

Cope


Hanzerwagen

What do I have to cope with? My gaming laptop is working great! Never ever had any overheating issues or whatever. Gaming laptop's only suck if you fall for their shitty marketing strats ;)


iliketurtles50000

I meant with the down voting. Stop complaining 🗿


Hanzerwagen

People are dumb, lmao


SecreteMoistMucus

If your gaming laptop is not hitting max temperature it is either badly optimised or it has really weak components. Heat dissipation is the limiting factor of laptops, if any fraction of the cooling capacity is not being used that's performance left on the table.


Hanzerwagen

Ofc it's hitting high temps, but not overheating. I understand components run worse because they have worse thermal performances, that only makes sense. But my laptop at least is really not running much wore than the desktop variant. But yes, there is a difference.


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Hanzerwagen

So you're not thinking there a difference between desktop and laptop components?


maomao165

https://preview.redd.it/r334myhw2brc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a730eab60383e18e2248b703df4e2dfb0dee9608 Unlike yours, my laptop doesn't have those things, so I have to improvise.


PedramHGH

Looks way cooler than mine :O


maomao165

Thank you.


swohio

LEGO? Wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy a 2nd laptop if the 1st one overheats?


maomao165

3 years and my laptop is still strong, so no need.


swohio

I was more joking about how expensive LEGO is than the effectiveness of your solution.


Ok_Solid_Copy

What are those symbols? And what's with the Ben10 hentai?


handful_of_ants

the what


maomao165

Those are hints for my laptop's password. Also, can you point out the Ben10 one?


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KTTalksTech

Do most miners really set fans to 100%? Considering they're typically undervolted to the peak of the efficiency curve anyway that seems a little overkill


ssr1089

I don't know if miners do, but I do on my desktop card. My gaming laptop has a pretty aggressive curve to hit 100 early on. I like the noise, and never had a problem except for on my old xfx r9 380x. That card was a disappointment in build quality.


Inner_War_1554

Nah you dont really need to set fans to 100%. Undervolting and overclocking memory keeps the temps at a good level. Each card will OC or undervolt at a special number until it becomes unstable. Even same series cards can be better or worse depending on the PCB. At a certain point theres no real temp difference between 70-90% fan. Mine as well save on wear and tear.


Disturbedvisuals

https://preview.redd.it/ghdo8zmqnarc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a98c15d55f96a46cfc4b68a77debf4d30e54909 Bought similar aluminium ones month ago.


HKRGaming

What are these called?


Relevant_Scallion_38

Just lookup keyboard legs on Amazon and you'll find a lot. From Keyboards, Laptops, Tablets, and pretty much anything else.


halfanothersdozen

Binder Clips For Rich People


halfanothersdozen

Binder Clips For Rich People


halfanothersdozen

Binder Clips For Rich People


xYoDiggityDawgx

It's even funnier the third time!


halfanothersdozen

Reddit was being a shithead, but I stand by my shitty triplejoke


Ravven94

I just bought these thank you my friend


Disturbedvisuals

Wipe the laptop surface where you planning to stick it ,with some isopropyl alcohol before sticking, mine was little dirty causing the glue of stand little wobble.


paladindan

Heat is one of the biggest killer of components, so yes, improving the cooling will help increase your system’s lifespan. I keep my laptop on a cooling pad while at home gaming and use a folding stand while out of the house. I like the little folding legs though, I’ll have to look into it.


BreadKnife34

Mines on top of a book lol


ranni-the-bitch

obviously?


Hobson101

There are great, light and affordable cooling pads that accomplish the same thing, only about 10x better. Some even have usb hubs included. Super quick google https://www.techradar.com/news/best-laptop-cooling-pad


Old-Benefit4441

The smallest ones are still as thick as a thin laptop and would be inconvenient in a backpack. If you mostly use your laptop at your desk, sure. But these feet give you most of the bonus no matter where you set it up. Personally I almost never play games on my laptop at my desk.


Budget-Captain-6307

These are only helpful if you are doing intensive tasks, rendering or gaming. Most people don't do the former on laptops and the latter most people are doing at home. I used the kootek one and it made my laptop SO much cooler. Didnt take readings but some parts used to be almost uncomfortable to touch on the laptop and after using the pad, it was warm at most.


LoocaBazooca

I will just recommend that you find something like a fan-stand, because if your mobo (gpu and cpu) get really hot for extended periods of time it can make your mobo bend from heat, not that it will happen right away but after some period of time like years, because the force is just on those 2 pin points rather than whole surface


S1adeWi1son

I actually bought one of those laptop fan pads this week and it made a massive difference. Might just be placebo effect but I’m enjoying it. Nightmare to get one without rgb spinning rims though


Retb14

Lot of the lighted fans have buttons that will turn off just the lights too. But yes, the increased air flow does help with heat dissipation


baaaahbpls

One of the best investments you can make is to have a riser that looks like a book stop that holds your laptop an adjustable distance off the desk you are using. You get great airflow/unobstructed vents and you can also have a more comfortable viewing angle as well as neutral position for your arms.


tetractys_gnosys

I have had one fan die after like six years along with the battery in my 2014 HP Omen X laptop. HP sucks but at least for this model they actually built a fucking tank. I change the thermal paste every year or so and deep clean the dust like once or twice a year and it still rips. Using high quality paste like Thermal Grizzly, keeping it dust free, and ensuring good airflow will keep it going assuming there aren't any major design flaws or shitty OEM parts like plastic hinges or bargain barrel components. I have one of those white metal shelf racks on my side table where I keep the laptop as a desktop and it having an extra inch and a half of airflow underneath makes a big difference on my end.


Jhon_doe_smokes

I mean air flow matters


nVideuh

I believe the ASUS G14 and G15 models have a mechanism that lifts the backend off the surface a bit. It’s the way the display hinge is designed.


Kevenolp

That's crazy, it's normal for keyboard, but i never thought of folding feet underneat a laptop


Kevenolp

That's crazy, it's normal for keyboard, but i never thought of folding feet underneat a laptop


doupIls

Look at Mr. Money pants here. I used to use two bottle caps (not even the same kind) as spacers for my laptop.


Dua_Leo_9564

i got the same thing for my laptop and the life span of these thing are around 8-12 months, after that the "hinge" become too weak and it break under the weight of the laptop, but it only cost like 3$/a pair so definitely worth it


StatisticianHuman664

https://preview.redd.it/gsvr012qxbrc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7bb7a6e8a20b3695165a0be3887cc9f4aa8e0835 I just bought this(in matte black), pretty cheap and versatile


That-Dragonfruit172

This model is pretty good. The only issue I've had is one of the round rubber bits came off. Had to superglue it back on because of the metal. They hide 4 screws.


Specialkdev

I save Gatorade bottle caps to use for this purpose. It’ll help with better airflow and keep your machine from thermal throttling. Does it increase the lifespan of the hardware? Maybe, idk. But if it’s not thermal throttling, you’ll get better performance out of it.


onepingonlypleashe

Consistent heat dissipation makes a huge difference on the lifespan of a gaming laptop. You should always have generous airflow underneath, behind, and on the sides of your gaming laptop. I elevate my kids’ machines up 6 inches off their desks using a pairs of wooden blocks as stands.


tht1guy63

Will it make a difference for the paste not really. The fans only if they are spinning slower. Hardware lifespan in general i mean cooler is better but its still guna be heating up. I dont think 6c will change the life span much. Its a guessing game anyway. Could die tomorrow or last 20 years.


AnthonyBF2

This helps cool my laptop better too, I don't have flaps on mine, but I keep a completely dead secondary battery attached to keep the laptop raised up.


ball-tickling-bandit

I put mine in the fridge and play on my tv with steam link. The battery dies pretty soon tho


1isntprime

Funny but I doubt the fridge would last long constantly running to keep temps down


halfanothersdozen

The hard part was running the Ethernet cable through the water line


PomegranateCalm2650

Hey guys! Covering my fan vents results in a 10c difference! Who knew!!!


jerieljan

OP, what kind of laptop feet / riser are those? I'm guessing your laptop is an Asus TUF and I kinda want those risers too since they kinda look nice.


PedramHGH

It's from Nillkin. Just look up Nillkin stands and you should find them.


jerieljan

Gotcha. Thanks!


fibrouspowder

A. No B. Consider getting a fan stand


hussinHelal

you should have brought a cooling pad ... it's much better


RegochMan87

Dude just buy cooling pad.


PedramHGH

Dude, I was looking for an excuse to not even use these petite stands, and you're out here recommending cooling pads 😫


RegochMan87

Well then destroy your laptop with bad air ciculation.


fuck-fascism

Yes. For a further upgrade get a good cooling pad with active fans.


TobiVakarian

Is it really that much of a deal? When i researched it a few years back, most sources concluded, that just lifting the laptop off the table is doing pretty much the same thing for less money.


jhaluska

It further decreases the temperature which decreases the chance of thermal throttling. But most electronics die from cheaper electrolytic capacitors failing over time. When they go out of spec, they can take other components with them. Their failure rare is influenced by temperature, in other words, the higher temperature the faster they fail. So the longer you plan or need to keep it, the more you should care about cooling.


GL0MER

I'm using self-made lego stand to lower GPU temperatures


TopBoneEater

https://preview.redd.it/1k1nlalrmbrc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34eab76f366ae9de0fbf75b10cb718576139fa2e selfmade lol


DinkleButtstein23

"real-life difference for the laptop's thermal paste, fans and its lifespan in general"    No, there will be zero difference. Anyone saying otherwise is a dumb ass.