Laptop cooling
Laptop cooling
Hello, my dad's gaming PC just finished its latest game, and he's now using a laptop I gave him to play on. I set it up to run on his 32-inch monitor with the lid closed. I was thinking about whether it would be okay to place the laptop on his desk with the bottom facing down so it can breathe, or if that might cause any problems. I'm not sure but I hope it's safe.
You don't have to turn it upside down. Often it helps to support the back of the laptop away from the desk, creating more room beneath the case where the fans normally draw air. The feet on most laptops aren't high enough to prevent airflow blockage due to their shape. I use small items about half an inch thick, placing one under each rear corner (front corners can sit on the desk). Post-it notes and erasers are suitable for this purpose.
You don't have to turn it upside down. Often it helps to support the back of the laptop away from the desk, creating more room beneath the case where the fans normally draw air. The feet on most laptops aren't high enough to prevent airflow blockage due to their shape. I use small items about half an inch thick, placing one under each rear corner (front corners can sit on the desk). Post-it notes and erasers are suitable for this purpose.
There is also an option to purchase a vertical stand which minimizes the space required on the desk.