Have you considered a cooling pad? You could get one that has a USB that plugs into your computer that powers fans that pull heat from the laptop. Something like this from Amazon
HAVIT RGB 15.6-17" Laptop Cooling Pad Cooler with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooling Stand (F2073) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_iphzgfQcXvlkK
Has served me well, is quiet and has RGB if you’re into that.
I went with the Havit 3 fan Laptop Cooling Pad and really like it so far. It’s greatly improved my cpu and gpu temps while being surprisingly quiet! I can now lower the fan curve on the actual laptop’s fans (which get very very loud if left to run over 50%) and still get good airflow and temps, or I can use the cooling pad compounded with the laptop fans to keep temps more stable on overclocking.
Here’s the link to the one I got if you’re interested: Havit 3 fan RGB laptop cooler 15-17 inch
Havit 3 fan Laptop Cooling Pad. I really like mine so far, it’s greatly improved my cpu and gpu temps while being surprisingly quiet! I can now lower the fan curve on the actual laptop’s fans and still get good airflow and temps, or I can use it to keep temps more stable on overclocking.
Here’s the link to the one I got if you’re interested: Havit 3 fan RGB laptop cooler 15-17 inch
Havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_98VSP6G6PSGRZ0SDYEBX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Havit brand, it was 27$ on amazon, they sell cheaper gaming accessories but their quality is great imo. im using a havit mouse, cooler, mouse pad and headset stand. planning on upgrading the mouse tho
Havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad Cooler for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooling Stand https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_57VBZEBDY2HZ7PP4SAZ8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's a little on the loud side, but it works well and RGB so the laptop is faster. Lol
Unfortunately it’s not listed at the moment, but this one is exactly like it: havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qcj-FbKYPHW4V
I got it off amazon, it was around $35 I believe, it was just a generic “Pccooler RGB laptop cooling pad”, but It’s listing isn’t there anymore. Here’s one just like it though: havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qcj-FbKYPHW4V
haha true, im just worried it might die right after the 1 year mark. what about the cooling? what are your temps under load for both cpu and gpu? and will something like this help? https://www.amazon.ca/Laptop-Cooling-15-6-17-Control-Portable-dp-B07QKR6MB8/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
also i need because i will be traveling in april so i cannot take my desktop with me, do you think it will be good to wait a few months for the 3060 laptops? or just buy now? as 1700CAD is my budget
havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_cYa4FbD3TN92M
My whole set up is RGB so it blended in well
This is the one I have. Not a lot of fans, but the strongest fans out of the three cooling pads I've had, and sturdy.
I don't use it for the s17 other than to get some air on the backend, but it worked wonders helping to keep the temps down on my a15.
I got a really nice one not sure if i can add links here but its called havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) . Fans are really quiet too!
It does help quite a lot, i cant tell a whole lot about the thermals but she sometimes plays games like GTA V, the Witcher 3, Subnautica and also does gfx design & video editing and the laptop always works fine without stuttering or thermal throtteling (which it did before). I was unable to find the exact one that she has on the Internet and unfortunately can't tell you its name right now, because my GF is at a friend studying for her exams but i found the company and seller online.
This would be a pretty good solution for you IF your Laptop has Air intakes on the bottom.
The laptop is 15.6 inches. This is the cooling pad
The CTRL key is always in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, so there's no way to swap it with the Fn key.
Playing it while plugged into a dock and with the screen closed should (I think) be ok, but I would keep an eye on the temps just in case. I've got this cooler:
...Which works pretty well and has some cool RGB lighting on it, if that's your thing.
It is on this cooling pad https://www.amazon.com/Laptop-Cooling-15-6-17-Control-Portable/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=cooling+pad+havit&qid=1610903062&sprefix=cooling+pad+ha&sr=8-6
And this is the mouse pad
I use this one that I got from Amazon for $40. Works great. Is quiet, has RBG, multiple heights. I love it.
havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Sorry for the late reply and thank you. It took some time doing all of this on my phone. 3M command strips to mount speakers to monitor. Accer windows 10 tablet used for discord chat.
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havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It throttles on this laptop cooler (fans off) as well.
Hey, sorry I didn't see your comment. Here is the link to the one I am using at the moment.
It is pretty good at cooling, the only issues I have with it are that the fan controls are on the back and the extra usb slot is pretty bad. Good at cooling though.
This will help with the heating issue
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apap_vylXCRcZBmHgL is this, not sure if it is in your part of the world
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_8XtZFbSBBHV5N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 its 2 on the bottom and 1 on top and its good at pulling cold air up to the laptop
My father and I both have m15 r3s and recommend using a cooling pad. We both use this pad, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_FdIXFb8RT2855?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 it looks great and works well
Well, because laptops are smaller they dont get as good air flow, even on a flat desk.
This is the one I have.
Dude, get one, they are cheap and test it out. It depends on the ambient temp of the space you are using it in. If you are in Phoenix in July and ambient is 100 deg- expect that a blower of hot air across hot air will do less than if you are in a temp controlled env. I'd give a Havit a try, RGB or $20 version. Both are free returns on Amazon as in if you try and don't like you can return w/out a Amazon check against your account ( every return you return on Amazon is flagged btw, so free return items are a good thing).
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QKR6MB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Never had any issues with this Havit RGB tray!
No problem it was recommended for this laptop habit rgb cooling
havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
thanks, it’s the habit cooling pad
havit RGB Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop with 3 Quiet Fans and Touch Control, Pure Metal Panel Portable Cooler (Black+Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y7wjFbHPPZSAF
Here's an Amazon link
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CwPrFbR5ZNKXD
No problem! Glad I'm able to be of help. If you like, here's the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Laptop-Cooling-15-6-17-Control-Portable/dp/B07QKR6MB8
The thermals should be mostly acceptable, however it will almost definitely get warm if you run it plugged in for 5-6 hours. If you want to maximize cooling, something like this would help: https://www.amazon.com/havit-Cooling-15-6-17-Control-Portable/dp/B07QKR6MB8/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
https://www.amazon.com/Laptop-Cooling-15-6-17-Control-Portable/dp/B07QKR6MB8
This or anything actually that would aid in the intake of cold air/ exhaust of hot air from your laptop so that it doesn’t thermal throttle while gaming.