I kept the book.
Best gaming laptop cooling pad reddit.
I think it s good.
Unless you want extra usbs or like the lift up effect.
Not only does it have more surface area to cool your computer but it s crafted out of metal iron and mesh.
If your laptop is ancient and completly plugged with dust probably won t matter much.
So multi fan pads should still be on the table.
Repasting undervolting are 10x more effective if temps are an issue.
They do work but they don t do miracles.
It can support laptops from 17 to 20.
Even while idle the cooling pad is barely noticeable.
I m going to order one of the kind that the other poster recommended as my asus thin and light gets hot during gaming.
Part of this might be due to the fans not being under the intake vents which might be something to consider.
Best for larger laptops.
Aicheson rgb laptop cooling pad.
I bought my pad after 2 years of laptop gaming and the amount of overheat cutting my fps in half after 45 minutes of playing the pad fixed that.
I like that the halves are magnetic and it s compact.
I m going to return the havit and try out some other pads.
I just bought the kootek laptop cooling pad laptopmag i believe rated it number 1 in their testing.
But it s not a cooling pad.
Buy the cheapest cooling pad 15 they all do the same with 2 or 4 coolers.
Not noticeable while the laptop is under full load.
If you have a larger gaming laptop this cooler is the best option for you.
It hold my 15r4 spot on but a 17 would be over the edge for sure.
For the most part i m just setting it up on the counter top for an hour or two at night when the kids go to bed.
I got the same results from using a book under the back of end.