laptop riser

[RKC]

Not sure right section to ask
I only have a laptop which has been shutting down on me only when using Lightroom or Photoshop, it has dedicated graphics driver
Have gone through various options but came to the conclusion it might be over heating, the fan kicks in when it occurs and becomes really noisy just before any crash
I dom literally sit with it on my lap so could be blocking airflow, have today taken fans out and cleaned.
Do any of you know of a device that you would reccomend to create a space to allow airflow when it is on my lap, most appear to be designed for desk or table

 

[Deleted member 26215]

Not sure right section to ask
I only have a laptop which has been shutting down on me only when using Lightroom or Photoshop, it has dedicated graphics driver
Have gone through various options but came to the conclusion it might be over heating, the fan kicks in when it occurs and becomes really noisy just before any crash
I dom literally sit with it on my lap so could be blocking airflow, have today taken fans out and cleaned.
Do any of you know of a device that you would reccomend to create a space to allow airflow when it is on my lap, most appear to be designed for desk or table

I use a 16 x 12 backboard from a picture frame.

 

[Box Brownie]

Zalman make coolers

zalman | PSU, Cases, CPU Coolers

www.zalman.com

 

[Bebop]

I use a Belkin laptop cooler on my lap. It has a fan in it that connects by USB and is cushion like underneath, so quite comfy. I only plug it in to use the fan if I feel it is getting hot - which happens when I am processing photos. I've had it for years, so I don't know if they are still available.

I have had motherboards replaced on previous laptops, a Dell and a Mac, so I am keen not to let this one overheat. It's now 6 years old, so has done the trick!

I just googled... this is my one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12454425...Em1WT1TWwpiWRjBktNgHkjyvt3tIReDxoCeWwQAvD_BwE

I have also used these ones, but have had two of them break on me, although they did work well before they broke - they do have a lifetime warranty I think which I used the first time - didn't bother the second. It's more suited to using on a hard surface rather than a lap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3135913819...38429410&customid=313591381960_1&toolid=11000

 

[ancient_mariner]

If the laptop is more than a couple of years old then the thermal paste has probably dried out and doesn't work so effectively. I had this with a Dell XPS last year, where it was throttling and running slow - replaced the paste and full performance was restored. It's usually a DIY job.

 

[Bebop]

This might be useful https://www.techradar.com/au/news/best-laptop-cooling-pad

 

[ancient_mariner]

Out of interest what's the laptop?

 

[RKC]

I use a 16 x 12 backboard from a picture frame.

yep was thinking after posting maybe a tray or similar might be enough

Zalman make coolers

zalman | PSU, Cases, CPU Coolers

www.zalman.com

Cheers they looka bit posh, thank you for the link

I use a Belkin laptop cooler on my lap. It has a fan in it that connects by USB and is cushion like underneath, so quite comfy. I only plug it in to use the fan if I feel it is getting hot - which happens when I am processing photos. I've had it for years, so I don't know if they are still available.

I have had motherboards replaced on previous laptops, a Dell and a Mac, so I am keen not to let this one overheat. It's now 6 years old, so has done the trick!

I just googled... this is my one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12454425...Em1WT1TWwpiWRjBktNgHkjyvt3tIReDxoCeWwQAvD_BwE

I have also used these ones, but have had two of them break on me, although they did work well before they broke - they do have a lifetime warranty I think which I used the first time - didn't bother the second. It's more suited to using on a hard surface rather than a lap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3135913819...38429410&customid=313591381960_1&toolid=11000

Thank you for the info

If the laptop is more than a couple of years old then the thermal paste has probably dried out and doesn't work so effectively. I had this with a Dell XPS last year, where it was throttling and running slow - replaced the paste and full performance was restored. It's usually a DIY job.

Thank you Toni, will have a look and see what thermal paste is exactly.......it is a Scan 3xs gaming laptop

This might be useful https://www.techradar.com/au/news/best-laptop

Thank you for the link