Will this cool my laptop that runs for for 12+ hours?
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I cannot even remember how long ago I bought this now, but it has been a long time and I swear by it. If it ever breaks I will buy this brand again. I run a VERY HIGH END solid state laptop that only has one moving part in the entire machine, the CD drive. It gets very hot running the high definition 3D screen and I run this machine well over 12+ hours a day. As a matter of fact, without this fan, my machine will get so warm that the battery overheats and the sensor turns on that will not allow my battery to charge unless I close my screen down and let it cool off. Awesome piece of cooling tech I will not live without. Highly recommended if you cannot tell. I cannot even remember how long ago I bought this now, but it has been a long time and I swear by it. If it ever breaks I will buy this brand again. I run a VERY HIGH END solid state laptop that only has one moving part in the entire machine, the CD drive. It gets very hot running the high definition 3D screen and I run this machine well over 12+ hours a day. As a matter of fact, without this fan, my machine will get so warm that the battery overheats and the sensor turns on that will not allow my battery to charge unless I close my screen down and let it cool off. Awesome piece of cooling... » Read More I cannot even remember how long ago I bought this now, but it has been a long time and I swear by it. If it ever breaks I will buy this brand again. I run a VERY HIGH END solid state laptop that only has one moving part in the entire machine, the CD drive. It gets very hot running the high definition 3D screen and I run this machine well over 12+ hours a day. As a matter of fact, without this fan, my machine will get so warm that the battery overheats and the sensor turns on that will not allow my battery to charge unless I close my screen down and let it cool off. Awesome piece of cooling tech I will not live without. Highly recommended if you cannot tell. « Show Less
1683294
I cannot even remember how long ago I bought this now, but it has been a long time and I swear by it. If it ever breaks I will buy this brand again. I run a VERY HIGH END solid state laptop that only has one moving part in the entire machine, the CD drive. It gets very hot running the high definition 3D screen and I run this machine well over 12+ hours a day. As a matter of fact, without this fan, my machine will get so warm that the battery overheats and the sensor turns on that will not allow my battery to charge unless I close my screen down and let it cool off. Awesome piece of cooling tech I will not live without. Highly recommended if you cannot tell.
1683295
Yes it will. It cools so well my computer is cold to the touch all the time. The only thing is the two pieces of plastic that keep the computer on the stand break very easily. I have two of these and both of them have broken stops. So the performance is great and the durability not so good. I have owned mine for almost a year and they are both running.
1683296
I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and paid postage back to me. Otherwise, still using without fail 18 months later. I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and... » Read More I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and paid postage back to me. Otherwise, still using without fail 18 months later. « Show Less
1683297
I t actually runs forever. it does not last forever. the usp adapter broke from the inside when plugging. you cannot take it apart from the outside to fix inside. so in the trash it went.
1683298
I have two Thermaktake cooling pads and both run fine. I used one laptop around 12 hours a day for 18 months. Cooling pads must be cleaned occassionally. The underside of the cooling pad accumulates dust, etc.; but, can be wiped or vacuumed away.
1057313
If it cools my AMD FX 8320 CPU that draws 125 watts and is also known for running hot, you'll be perfectly fine!
634681
Not always...laptops are meant to run at high temperatures...even up to 90 degrees Celsius. But it is common knowledge that heat it bad and cool is always good. You can test to see if it helps but more often than not, a cooler isnt needed. Internal fans keep laptops at a set temperature(if you think like a fan in a car). I hope this helps you out.
1226863
This should be fine. I leave mine on for eight hours at a time with no overheating problems.
1288375
Mine stays charged a little less than 2 hours. Sometimes my computer gets hot.
486048
I have had no problems with overheating even when leaving the computer on and plugged in to maintain charge for many hours.
508901
My laptop is a 15 inspiron. It works very well at cooling my laptop as I use my laptop for gaming.
2209657
I will charge mine and find out. I would say a few hours best guess. The fans don't seem very demanding but I'll let you know.
946261
I don't have an alienware laptop but my laptop runs hot to the point where it shuts off. With this cooling pad my laptop runs 75% coller than without it plus the fan runs suprisingly quiet.
1077413
Yes for lap top or lighting or fanBut not for a/c or small refrigerator batteries die after 4.0 hrs
683737
If you are using it for a serious gaming machine, it may shut down from overheating itself. Otherwise it seemed to cool itself fine.
683736
Hi Sara, the colling works fine. But you must have in mind that if you use high processing softs or games for more than 3 or 4 hours non-stop it will be hot. The real problem is not the heat, is where the heat comes out from the laptop, is to close to the hand if you use mouse on right hand, just this. I hope I heped you. bye!
1103924
it depends on the design of your laptop cooling system. you have to make sure you don't block the cooling vents.
318855
Nope, mine runs all day long. You may want to get yourself a program to check the temperature of your CPU and the GPU on the card. My computer needs 3 case fans to maintain proper temps, and screen going black is exactly what happens when you overheat and the safety circuit kicks in.
629390
Yes, it should be used continuously only for a maximum of 15 minutes, and then turned off to cool thoroughly. Otherwise, the mechanism may be ruined.
671402
Thanks for your inquiry. For a few hours it will run your small window A/C, computer and light. Please note that we suggest using LED light bulbs as they use alot less power than ordinary light bulbs.
328173
If you go to the website it does state that it helps keep the heat down, thus the fan shouldn't run as much. I have noticed this to be true for my MacBook, but I think the age of your laptop would factor into it.