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Which is the top-rated 14-inch external cooling fan?

Which is the top-rated 14-inch external cooling fan?

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garbett1
Junior Member
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03-24-2025, 08:19 AM
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Would using an external cooling fan be acceptable for a new laptop when playing games?
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garbett1
03-24-2025, 08:19 AM #1

Would using an external cooling fan be acceptable for a new laptop when playing games?

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ethandizzy
Member
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03-29-2025, 09:58 PM
#2
No, computers aren't alive. They don't experience feelings or fatigue.
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ethandizzy
03-29-2025, 09:58 PM #2

No, computers aren't alive. They don't experience feelings or fatigue.

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LewisS_1999
Member
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03-31-2025, 12:05 PM
#3
Order just one based on what seems like a reasonable cost.
It really comes down to whether you need your PC to run a bit faster.
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LewisS_1999
03-31-2025, 12:05 PM #3

Order just one based on what seems like a reasonable cost.
It really comes down to whether you need your PC to run a bit faster.

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HowBoutCoffee
Member
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03-31-2025, 06:26 PM
#4
Just purchase one based on what you consider a reasonable price.
It all comes down to whether you want your computer to run cooler.
Some users avoid using an extra cooling fan because they worry it might harm the laptop if it becomes too dependent.
If they skip the fan, the laptop's temperature will likely rise above normal levels.
Is that accurate?
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HowBoutCoffee
03-31-2025, 06:26 PM #4

Just purchase one based on what you consider a reasonable price.
It all comes down to whether you want your computer to run cooler.
Some users avoid using an extra cooling fan because they worry it might harm the laptop if it becomes too dependent.
If they skip the fan, the laptop's temperature will likely rise above normal levels.
Is that accurate?

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Sv3tnetS
Member
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04-02-2025, 07:29 AM
#5
Just buy one based on what seems like a good price. It all comes down to whether you want your pc to run cooler. Some users avoid extra cooling fans because they worry about damaging their new laptop, thinking it might be bad if they use it. If they skip the fan, the laptop's temperature will rise above normal levels. Is that correct?
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Sv3tnetS
04-02-2025, 07:29 AM #5

Just buy one based on what seems like a good price. It all comes down to whether you want your pc to run cooler. Some users avoid extra cooling fans because they worry about damaging their new laptop, thinking it might be bad if they use it. If they skip the fan, the laptop's temperature will rise above normal levels. Is that correct?

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JuggheadJones
Junior Member
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04-02-2025, 10:11 AM
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Meriocin:
Tjokrohw:
The advice is to buy just one and choose a price you feel comfortable with. It mainly comes down to whether you want your computer to run cooler. Some users avoid extra cooling fans because they worry it might harm the laptop or make it dependent on the fan. If you skip the fan, the temperature inside will rise above normal levels. Is that correct?

Are you saying adding a fan makes the laptop slow down? Yes, I'm wondering if using more of a fan actually slows things down, particularly with new laptops.
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JuggheadJones
04-02-2025, 10:11 AM #6

Meriocin:
Tjokrohw:
The advice is to buy just one and choose a price you feel comfortable with. It mainly comes down to whether you want your computer to run cooler. Some users avoid extra cooling fans because they worry it might harm the laptop or make it dependent on the fan. If you skip the fan, the temperature inside will rise above normal levels. Is that correct?

Are you saying adding a fan makes the laptop slow down? Yes, I'm wondering if using more of a fan actually slows things down, particularly with new laptops.

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DrBrokenBones
Senior Member
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04-03-2025, 04:32 AM
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No, computers aren't alive. They lack emotions and do not experience fatigue.
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DrBrokenBones
04-03-2025, 04:32 AM #7

No, computers aren't alive. They lack emotions and do not experience fatigue.

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Ender_Craft47
Posting Freak
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04-03-2025, 07:34 AM
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Meoricin:
No, laptops aren't alive. They don't experience feelings or fatigue.
Makes sense LOL!
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Ender_Craft47
04-03-2025, 07:34 AM #8

Meoricin:
No, laptops aren't alive. They don't experience feelings or fatigue.
Makes sense LOL!

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Sadelor
Junior Member
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04-04-2025, 08:06 AM
#9
Hi all! I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about getting an external cooling fan for my laptop. Do any of you have used them before and can share your experiences with their satisfaction or issues? I have two options in mind: using a fan with vacuum technology to draw heat away, or a cooling pad placed under the laptop. Any advice or tips would be great!
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Sadelor
04-04-2025, 08:06 AM #9

Hi all! I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about getting an external cooling fan for my laptop. Do any of you have used them before and can share your experiences with their satisfaction or issues? I have two options in mind: using a fan with vacuum technology to draw heat away, or a cooling pad placed under the laptop. Any advice or tips would be great!