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Question about the unusual design of RecoilV and Ionico with a flaw.

Question about the unusual design of RecoilV and Ionico with a flaw.

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leo_b0a
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08-19-2016, 08:01 AM
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I have been trying to decide which laptop to purchase, basing it off mostly on thermal design, for added longevity, and while looking at the Tongfang chassis for the Recoil 15 and the Ionico 17, I have noticed the weird trend for the vents, on the CPU side, to be have 2 full rows completely obstructed, as if the holes were purposely left unmachined.
Given how the component to suffer the highest temperatures is exactly the CPU (which also has less heat pipes than the GPU on current laptops, choice often justified by how modern CPUs can withstand such higher temperatures, even if the same can't be said for the motherboard components next to it), I am now curious if there are any reasons to keep those valuable vent intakes plugged, and if yes, what are them.
Hopefully some of you guys are going to be able to provide answers or even insights on the matter.
The picture included below is of the back plate of the Recoil 15, but the same can be observed on the Ionico 17, and those are the only 2 models I have yet to check, so the same design could be present on other models.
I am also curious to know if modding the backplate ourselves by cutting those vents open, would invalidate the warranty. But I suppose that question is better asked to PCS directly, so I'll let you know if I get any answer as soon as have some time to call them.
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leo_b0a
08-19-2016, 08:01 AM #1

Hi guys
😉
I have been trying to decide which laptop to purchase, basing it off mostly on thermal design, for added longevity, and while looking at the Tongfang chassis for the Recoil 15 and the Ionico 17, I have noticed the weird trend for the vents, on the CPU side, to be have 2 full rows completely obstructed, as if the holes were purposely left unmachined.
Given how the component to suffer the highest temperatures is exactly the CPU (which also has less heat pipes than the GPU on current laptops, choice often justified by how modern CPUs can withstand such higher temperatures, even if the same can't be said for the motherboard components next to it), I am now curious if there are any reasons to keep those valuable vent intakes plugged, and if yes, what are them.
Hopefully some of you guys are going to be able to provide answers or even insights on the matter.
The picture included below is of the back plate of the Recoil 15, but the same can be observed on the Ionico 17, and those are the only 2 models I have yet to check, so the same design could be present on other models.
I am also curious to know if modding the backplate ourselves by cutting those vents open, would invalidate the warranty. But I suppose that question is better asked to PCS directly, so I'll let you know if I get any answer as soon as have some time to call them.

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08-19-2016, 01:56 PM
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Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
If you explore engine bay designs and air guide or duct configurations, it becomes clear that sometimes it's necessary to restrict certain areas to ensure smooth airflow and avoid turbulence near the cooling fan. In my opinion, the best setup is to partially block the CPU cooler fan, acting as a guide for air movement throughout the chassis.
The picture below is included.
I don’t see any links available. Uploading images to Imgur would allow us to review them together.
If you plan to adjust the bottom, consider reaching out to the laptop seller or manufacturer to confirm whether such changes would affect your warranty. Ultimately, it depends on their policies and guidelines.
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digginforworms
08-19-2016, 01:56 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
If you explore engine bay designs and air guide or duct configurations, it becomes clear that sometimes it's necessary to restrict certain areas to ensure smooth airflow and avoid turbulence near the cooling fan. In my opinion, the best setup is to partially block the CPU cooler fan, acting as a guide for air movement throughout the chassis.
The picture below is included.
I don’t see any links available. Uploading images to Imgur would allow us to review them together.
If you plan to adjust the bottom, consider reaching out to the laptop seller or manufacturer to confirm whether such changes would affect your warranty. Ultimately, it depends on their policies and guidelines.

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