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Modder Attaches 360mm AIO Radiator to Laptop, Reduces Temperatures by 60 Degrees Celsius
Key points
- A modder integrated a 360mm AIO radiator into a Metabox laptop.
- CPU and GPU temperatures dropped by 60 degrees Celsius.
- The laptop achieved a 14% performance increase after overclocking.
- Custom 3D-printed mounts and epoxy were used for installation.
- A modder reduced GPU hotspot temperatures by 19°C by changing GPU placement.
- An optimized setup resulted in a 14°C GPU hotspot reduction and a 3.3°C cooler CPU.
- The modder used an RTX 3080 desktop PC for testing.
- The modder used 3DMark Time Spy and 7-Zip's built-in benchmark for thermal load.
Extreme Laptop Cooling Modification
YouTube modder TrashBench modified a Metabox P950EP laptop, which features an Nvidia GTX 1060 and Intel Core i7-8750H, by attaching a 360mm AIO radiator, waterblocks, and a water pump. The project aimed to significantly improve the laptop's thermal performance.
Temperature and Performance Gains
During benchmarks and stress tests, the modified laptop's CPU and GPU temperatures decreased by 60 degrees Celsius. This substantial cooling improvement enabled a 14% performance increase after overclocking the components.
Custom Integration and Challenges
The modder used 3D-printed holders to mount the waterblocks to existing screw holes and additional 3D-printed mounts to secure the radiator behind the laptop screen. Due to space constraints, Loctite 2-part epoxy was used to attach the radiator mount. A larger pump was also required after initial testing showed the stock AIO pump was insufficient for the setup.
Heatsinks were attached to the RAM and VRMs using thermal pads and epoxy for permanent installation. A DC-DC step-down converter was soldered to the original blower fan's electrical contacts to power the 12V pump and fans from the laptop's 19V supply, with a toggle switch added for control.
Purpose and Impact
The modder intends for his daughter to use this highly customized laptop for gaming, specifically Fortnite. This project demonstrates the potential for extreme thermal management in laptops, albeit through extensive and permanent modifications.
Updates
- A modder reduced GPU hotspot temperatures by 19°C by changing GPU placement.
- An optimized setup resulted in a 14°C GPU hotspot reduction and a 3.3°C cooler CPU.
- The modder used an RTX 3080 desktop PC for testing.
- The modder used 3DMark Time Spy and 7-Zip's built-in benchmark for thermal load.
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How outlets covered it
A modder demonstrated that unconventional GPU placement and CPU cooler configuration can significantly reduce GPU hotspot temperatures by up to 19°C, with an optimized setup yielding a 14°C GPU hotspot reduction and a 3.3°C cooler CPU. This challenges traditional PC building norms by showing that component placement can impact thermal performance beyond standard configurations.
A YouTube modder integrated a 360mm AIO radiator, waterblocks, and a pump into a Metabox laptop, resulting in a 60-degree Celsius temperature drop for both the CPU and GPU. This modification allowed for a 14% performance gain through overclocking, demonstrating extreme cooling solutions for portable devices.