As the number of types of computer equipment is growing rapidly, so is the wide range of accessories to them. When buying laptops very often it is suggested to take also a stand under it. One of the popular configurations is a laptop stand with a cooling fan.
In this article, we will look at the principle of the cooling pad for a laptop, whether it is necessary in the work and how to choose the best.
Why do I need a laptop stand with a fan?
Many users, working on a laptop, noticed that it starts to bask. Most often this happens with a long period of work, games or when using complex programs that require more power than usual. The laptop's case is heated either because of dust accumulated inside it, or because of the lack of an internal cooler for cooling the processor. If in the first case you will be helped by a vacuum cleaner or cleaning the computer in the service center, in the second one - a laptop stand with an additional cooler from several fans.
The device or principle of operation of cooling stands
The principle of operation depends on the type of stand for the laptop:
- heat sink (with passive cooling) - excess heat from the laptop is absorbed by the surface to which they are in contact, and then given off to the air;
- with active cooling - they use one or more fans (up to 4) located below (on the bottom). The operation of these fans and the elevation above the surface give the necessary cooling for the laptop.
Which cooling pad for a laptop to choose?
Most often, the temperature of the laptop can be reduced to 10 ° C, but if you choose the right cooling pad, you can achieve a better result.
The effectiveness of using such an accessory depends on the following indicators:
- number of fans and their power;
- thermal conductivity of the material used to make the casing of the stand.
Choosing a model of a stand with a large number of fans, you need to consider that they will produce more noise, but not always at the same time they cool better, it depends more on the power of the fans themselves. More expensive models directly connect to the laptop, control the temperature of its heating and set the cooling speed required for cooling.
In addition to the speed of removing heat from the laptop, the weight of the stand itself depends on the material of the case. If you choose a model made of aluminum, it will perfectly take away heat and give out the cold and at the same time it will be relatively light.
The choice of the size of the stand depends on the length of the diagonal of the laptop screen. It is not recommended to take models of larger or smaller size, the laptop will be unstable. In this case, it is better to take a universal model that changes its size.
In addition to the cooling function, these notebook stands are additionally equipped with card readers or hubs on several connectors, thus increasing the number of additional devices that can be connected.
Any cooling pad not only optimizes the work of the laptop, but also helps to maintain the health of the person behind it working, as it works on a laptop computer that is located at an angle much more convenient for the eyes and for posture . But for the choice of a convenient incline you have to try to print, and then everything will become clear. If you want to purchase a stand as a gift, it is better to choose a model with a regulated angle of inclination.
To buy a laptop stand with cooling is better if necessary, because for simple convenience you can take or make an ordinary stand yourself .