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sygyzy · 05-26-2005, 02:24 AM

e2g · 06-20-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sygyzy

How could ASUS, a company that should be an expert on heat issues, allow a product like the W3V to be released with heat issues?

It is a disgrace/shame, but how could they do that? Well. Acer has their 8104 doing the same thing as well with all those other sonoma notebooks, especially the disappointing upgrade for Sony---> S360 to the S380/480

Looking at this review, do you think this person has a high tolerance for heat or takes breaks in between<>? This is off my list, now its either the 14" Gateway or a Dell.

CoffeeShark · 06-20-2005, 03:07 PM

it's pretty common for any manufacturer to put the hard drive under the right palmrest - i agree that there should be either more shielding, or even maybe a small fan for some active cooling.

I disagree with the reviewer that this is "Asus first try" at notebooks. It's actually been a few years, and I would take the Asus over a Toshiba anyday (i have both).

I appreciate the review though, thanks!

1CenT · 06-20-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e2g

It is a disgrace/shame, but how could they do that? Well. Acer has their 8104 doing the same thing as well with all those other sonoma notebooks, especially the disappointing upgrade for Sony---> S360 to the S380/480

Looking at this review, do you think this person has a high tolerance for heat or takes breaks in between<>? This is off my list, now its either the 14" Gateway or a Dell.

hmmm... well playing with a couple of differnet laptops at stores... i realize the coolest 1 is my z71v... i don't know bout the w3v.. but it sure has everything and is pretty.. 5.6 pounds sound good .. top quality notebook.. they should have another exhaust fan tho...

YinYang · 07-13-2005, 01:48 PM

I want the W3V so bad, but having something that may end up burning me is bad. Undervolting would decrease the CPU temps, but do nothing about the Hard Drive. Is there anyway to decrease temps from the Hard Drive?

chuck232 · 07-13-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YinYang

I want the W3V so bad, but having something that may end up burning me is bad. Undervolting would decrease the CPU temps, but do nothing about the Hard Drive. Is there anyway to decrease temps from the Hard Drive?

Probably do some research and find out which hard drive is coolest running. Or you could get a laptop cooler and hope that'll lower HDD temps. To be honest, it could be the result of having a metallic body. I mean they're known to be easier to transfer heat to right? So maybe it's just taking heat away from the hot components better, thus transferring the heat to the palm rest where you can actually feel it.

YinYang · 07-15-2005, 09:55 AM

Well, I wanted to be able to carry it around with me and not worry about heat, so to have a cooler defeats the purpose.

1CenT · 07-15-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YinYang

I want the W3V so bad, but having something that may end up burning me is bad. Undervolting would decrease the CPU temps, but do nothing about the Hard Drive. Is there anyway to decrease temps from the Hard Drive?

undervolting can probally lower your temps to like ~8degrees (CPU) .. and most likely this will cause overall temperature decrease of about 4 degrees or so.. find the coolest running HD.. i heard the 60gb seagates are really cool ... 4-5 degrees lower than hot.. it wouldn't be that bad..

YinYang · 07-17-2005, 02:27 PM

From what I've read undervolting helps, but only with heat from the CPU. It looks like the best way to decrease HD temps is to max the RAM & disable page filing.

But I have heard the new Seagates are cool.

05-26-2005, 02:24 AM	#1
sygyzy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Credits: -346	Review: Sygyzy's W3V In-Depth Review Posted Click to read

06-20-2005, 03:07 PM	#3
CoffeeShark buzzards have to eat... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: some western town Posts: 11,963 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 2 Credits: 2,989	it's pretty common for any manufacturer to put the hard drive under the right palmrest - i agree that there should be either more shielding, or even maybe a small fan for some active cooling. I disagree with the reviewer that this is "Asus first try" at notebooks. It's actually been a few years, and I would take the Asus over a Toshiba anyday (i have both). I appreciate the review though, thanks! __________________ Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy.

07-17-2005, 02:27 PM	#9
YinYang Squeakety squeakem Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,001 Credits: -92	From what I've read undervolting helps, but only with heat from the CPU. It looks like the best way to decrease HD temps is to max the RAM & disable page filing. But I have heard the new Seagates are cool. __________________ Mew! Yippee Skippy! 600m (I like her, but........)

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07-13-2005, 01:48 PM	#5
YinYang Squeakety squeakem Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,001 Credits: -92	I want the W3V so bad, but having something that may end up burning me is bad. Undervolting would decrease the CPU temps, but do nothing about the Hard Drive. Is there anyway to decrease temps from the Hard Drive?

07-15-2005, 09:55 AM	#7
YinYang Squeakety squeakem Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,001 Credits: -92	Well, I wanted to be able to carry it around with me and not worry about heat, so to have a cooler defeats the purpose.