.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 The fan on my laptop is finally broken.I've found a replacement for 100 dollars. I've also found a cooling pad for 20. If I were to get trhe cooling pad...Would I still need the fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 $100 for a fan? Do you have the brand and model number of your laptop? I know on the hp's the model number is on the bottom, not sure if its like that for most laptops. $100 just sounds rediculous and I bet myself or someone here can find one for cheaper for you. As for the cooling pads, my gf has been using her HP laptop for over a year now with a targus cooling pad and no internal laptop fan running. Your results may vary though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for the reply. I'm on a presario v6000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Yes you really need the fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'd like to just get a new fan but the price is kinda putting me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well since I you just gave me the main model number and not the sub model I found out that there are 2 different fans depending on your sub model. One is $68 the other is $99. Now I've never opened up a laptop before or had to replace anything in one, but the fan setup in your laptop is tied into the heatsink for the CPU. So if you don't feel comfortable taking off the cover of your laptop then I'd suggest just taking it to a pro right off the bat as this installation is gonna be way more indepth then just 2 or 3 screws to put in a new fan since your going to have to dick with the cpu heatsink. Of course you could always just take the external cooler route like my girlfriend and hope it doesn't die. Unfortunately for my GF the damage had already been done by the heat before she bought the external cooler. Don't get me wrong it runs, but it still takes FOREVER to do anything on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well there really isn't damage done now so do you think running the external cooler would keep it that way? the most demanding thing I do really is play Grand Theft Auto San Andreas which doesn't require much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 To be completly honest I would pay the cash to get the fan fixed. The only reason we didn't with my GF's is becasue the damage was done already. I wouldn't bank on an external cooler do the job of the heatsink and internal cooler. Or you could just go the new PC route.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I was also thinking of getting a new PC. I have about 350 and was thinking of building one. I need some help to know if the parts are compatible though. It has a 500GB HDD lol If I do build it...it will rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You have $350 to put towards a new computer? I think once you have about $650-$700 you'll be in a spot to put something together that will be head and shoulders above your laptop.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well I have a general layout and it cost around 380. I could most likely borrow a bit from my mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 What's your general layout then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 After talking with someone who knows a bit more about computers he told me my layout wasn't too good cause alot of parts weren't compatible.Lol I fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 QUOTE (.cOLt.45. @ May 27 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>After talking with someone who knows a bit more about computers he told me my layout wasn't too good cause alot of parts weren't compatible.Lol I failDon't worry it's only becasue your a longhorn(GO AGGIES!!!). Just save up some more money and get a better comp, a budget gaming comp can be had for $700 easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 QUOTE (Victim026 @ May 27 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (.cOLt.45. @ May 27 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>After talking with someone who knows a bit more about computers he told me my layout wasn't too good cause alot of parts weren't compatible.Lol I failDon't worry it's only becasue your a longhorn(GO AGGIES!!!). Just save up some more money and get a better comp, a budget gaming comp can be had for $700 easy.Im a hopeful Longhorn I got about 350...I don't know. I need a car next year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 After careful reading and consideration- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.cOLt.45. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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