Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Someone was asking about coolers on asusrog.com, so I decided to post a copy here of my response:

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If the cooling system is running right, you shouldn't need one. I do have several, mostly to test and to use for comfort. I have the Targus ChillMat, Thermaltake's Massive23 LX, and CoolerMaster's SF19. the Targus's fans run quiet but offer low airflow, and they are placed up high, which is away from the air intakes on the bottom of the G73 series. They are powered off the USB. This unit is very comfortable in the lap for extended periods of time, as weight is evenly distibuted. The Thermaltake is about the same size as the Targus, with a massic 23mm fan, which runs at a low RPM off the USB. Airflow is more evenly distributed. In the lap, the weight is mainly focused on the rear, making it somewhat uncomfortable, as the rear ridge is applying the weight to one's thighs. CoolerMasters's SF19 is more spacious, has a USB3 port hub, but is powered from an AC brick as opposed to the USB port. The 17.3" is smaller than the cooler, and sports twin 140mm fans. These fans are standard case fans, so you can swap them out for other models if desired. The SF19 fits comfortably on the lap with even weight distribution, tho not as comfy as the Targus with its soft padding. Furmark results (Ambient 20C) with 800/1450 OC on G73JW-A1 Temps: GPU / CPU Core 0 No additional cooling: 83C | 58C Targus Chillmat: 83C | 58C Thermaltake Massive23 LX: 82C | 58C CoolerMaster SF19 (Max Fan): 76C | 56.5C (Idle temps: 33C | 38C) As the stats show, only the SF19 generates enough air pressure to actually affect temps much on the G73JW. If the mesh cover had larger venting holes, I believe the cooling results would improve significantly, as I feel the small hole mesh is choking airflow of the twin 140mm fans. The included fans are also quite noticeable at max fan rate. It would be interesting to swap out the fans for some quieter fans of decent quantity airflow.

Reply 1 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Whoa! you get 1450 memory overclock on your 5870m!

That's crazy!



How high could you OC before your repaste?

Reply 2 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

^^ look again, "G73JW-A1" lol

Reply 3 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Whoops my bad. Still a decent OC though.

So Chastity, when and why did you switch to a green machine if you don't mind my asking?

Reply 4 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Not to steal these questions away from Chastity but where have you been WarWyrm? lol Pretty sure she (in one or more threads a while ago) said ASUS sent her it for review, if im not mistaken, as shes now a mod over at the ROG forums, she also reviews the laptops for them, then gets to keep them (I think).



I could be entirely wrong though aha and if I am, my apologizes Chastity.

Reply 5 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Here are some experiences with a Zalman NC3000 (JH).

Notice the idle silent time!



G73JH Repaste Collective Summary

Reply 6 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

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Originally Posted by WarWyrm001 Whoa! you get 1450 memory overclock on your 5870m! That's crazy! How high could you OC before your repaste?

You are not alone my friend I double took and had to recheck that we were actually talking about the JW as well I was like W.T.....oh

Reply 7 : Laptop Coolers and G73/53 series

Ok, well I'll try to keep my comments on topic.

Regarding the SF-19, it seems they're using pictures of the G73 sitting on the SF-19 on their website...



SF-19 Strike Force (USB 3.0) - Cooler Master