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Hi guys!

I am a laptop user and uses my laptop mostly for gaming. While using my laptop, I placed an electric fan at the back, directly blowing air to my unit. It is effective and this kept my laptop from lag. The problem is when I am gaming at other places where I do not have the luxury to have an electric fan to be a cooling system for my unit. So I am planning to buy a cooling pad.

My unit is an Aspire 4741z(P6000, 2Gb DDR3 RAM, Intel HD graphics). The left side of my unit is where the heat always build up. Moslty in the lower mid-left part.

Now for my Qs:
-what cooling pad do you recommend?
-or an alternate cooling system?
-in a cooling pad, what should I consider, a higher CFM or higher speed(RPM)?

Thanks in advance!

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Cooling pads help by adding airflow and improving surface temperatures, but they rarely transform a weak GPU/CPU into a high‑end gaming rig — the gains are usually modest on modern laptops and most noticeable on older or badly clogged machines. Match the pad to where your laptop actually draws air (you mentioned lower mid‑left), because a pad that blows under the wrong area will do little. (laptopmag.com)

What to prioritise when shopping: pick a pad that covers and aligns with your laptop’s intake vents, offers an adjustable fan speed/height, and uses a large fan or large fan openings (larger fans move more air for a given noise level). Check whether the maker publishes airflow (CFM or m³/h) and noise (dBA); also note static‑pressure style fans are better when airflow must push through tight vents. Ergonomics (tilt and anti‑slip) and a powered USB hub or fan controller are useful extras. (corsair.com)

Don’t treat a pad as the only fix. Internal maintenance — clearing dust from the heatsink/fan and renewing thermal paste — often yields bigger temperature drops than an external pad. If the laptop regularly thermal‑throttles or shuts down, internal service (or a tech) is the right next step; doing this yourself can void warranties, so follow model‑specific guides. (ifixit.com)

A simple test workflow to confirm benefit:

  1. Record baseline internal temps under a gaming load with a monitor tool.
  2. Repeat the same load with the pad in place, same room temp and settings.
  3. Compare peak temps, fan behaviour and FPS — if temps drop and throttling stops, the pad helps.

Use HWMonitor for sensor logging and an in‑game overlay (MSI Afterburner / RTSS) for FPS/temps while gaming. If the pad makes no measurable difference, focus on internal cleaning, repasting, or a laptop stand that improves passive airflow. (cpuid.com)

Caution: opening the chassis can risk damage or void warranty; if unsure, seek a repair shop.

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Member Avatar for caperjack

don't have a cooling fan to suggest ,but i will suggest can of compressed ait ,to keep you cpu cooling fan and heatsinc clear of dust ,doesn't take much dust to cause heat buildup

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I'd take a higher throughput (CFM) over just higher speed fans. Larger fans can move more air at lower speeds, which makes them quieter for the same work.

I've not looked at what's available in a long time, but I can attest to the usefullness of cooling pads. I had an HP laptop that at times I'd have running for upwards of 8 hours straight. Nothing taxing, it was just running. It would get so hot it just about locked up. When I started using an active cooling pad with it, never again did it seem to care about how long it ran.

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So what I should consider is the CPM, and a bigger fan cooling pad. Tnx.

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Targus Laptop Chill Mat Cooling Pad will be best for your laptop.

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