06-29-2017, 09:41 PM
(02-08-2017, 03:03 PM)Ofnuts Wrote:(02-08-2017, 10:00 AM)david Wrote: Sallyanne,
Hopefully, if it gets to hot, the computer should throttle its clock speed and everything will slow down dramatically! However, I don't think it is good for the thousands of solder joints on the printed circuit board to be subject to continuous expansion and contraction due to extremes of heat - it will eventually cause dry joints and intermittent faults.
A cheap laptop cooler (with or without the internal fan working) should provide the protection against damage. Just try to get one with large diameter, low speed fans, to avoid too much noise!
Hope this helps.
I am in the process of planning to build a new computer and trying to way-up all the alternatives (which change from week to week as new components are announced). I will probably ask the experts for advice very soon!
david.
Let's face it, innovation on laptops has slowed down quite a bit. You get what you pay for. No more worth-the-wait advances like much enhanced version of Wifi , USB, or Bluetooth.
I know this is an old topic...but still of interest.
I currently draw professionally using a Lenovo T61 and I have to say, it was money well spent. Bought well before 2005. I installed 8Gb back then and never regretted it. It's currently long in the tooth as the battery has long since passed away and some of the keys take two hits before they respond. The cooling fan died 2 to 3 years ago and I replaced it with one that barely works. It's currently my beater laptop for on the road. I do wireless file transfer using Linux Mint to/from the desktop.
I'm currently looking to replace it with either a new Lenovo, Dell, or System 76. These laptops come highly rated.
Dell and System 76 can be bought with Linux preinstalled. They are pricey, but man...they can fly. The latest SSD have impressive boot speeds...like blink your eyes, and they are ready for work. No lag on drawing with digitizer pads.
Smoking fast Dell computers
and if your wallet is really fat...System 76
These are not for the faint of heart.
-Harry