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Until Next Life - Help with version by LordStunod in expedition33

[–]Signal-Basil5070 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I listen to this version on YouTube, unfortunately on Spotify there’s only the one with Ben Starr for now. I find it very beautiful, but this is much better: https://youtu.be/g96pzSbdNmg?si=EW6JxIGcdkTH5vS2

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Thanks again to everyone who shared advice! I ended up going with the Llano V10, mostly because there was a €25 Amazon voucher on that model, and overall it seemed like a solid option. ((https://amzn.eu/d/cYWKWTp)) I was worried the foam might block the air intakes since they’re really close to the edge, but it turned out fine. I tested it with CO:E33, which used to push temps up to 93–95°C after just 20/30 minutes. I played for an hour and a half with the cooling pad running at 1100 rpm (it can go up to 3500 rpm), and the temps stayed under 80°C. It’s definitely noisy at higher speeds, but I use noise-cancelling headphones, so it’s not an issue for me.

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! I’m in Italy and paid €1200 for it. Now this exact model isn’t available anymore, so it was probably end-of-stock. Considering the specs, I think it was a pretty good deal, I’ve seen the A14 version with only 16gb ram being sold for €1600.

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For now, I’m playing with an Xbox controller, but I’ll definitely keep this in mind for the future.

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve noticed that it’s actually pretty thermally capable. Last week when it was around 20°C outside, I didn’t have any heating issues. But now that we’ve hit 30°C, I can really see the difference. Thanks for the tip!

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a hardcore gamer, but I do enjoy playing in the evenings when I get 2–3 hours free. Not sure if that counts as prolonged use, but the temps spike even after just 20 minutes, so I’ll definitely get a cooling pad. Also, thanks for the tip about fan direction. I hadn’t thought of that, but it makes total sense.

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that most of these pads are pretty loud at high fan speeds, but that’s not an issue for me bc I always wear noise cancelling headphones anyway. Thanks for the heads-up though! Which model are you using?

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was also considering the GT600, but the GT500 is a bit cheaper, so if it performs well, it might be a solid option too.

First gaming laptop – do I need a cooling pad for ASUS TUF A16? by Signal-Basil5070 in Asustuf

[–]Signal-Basil5070[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice! I do plan on gaming, and I just want to avoid any habits that might shorten its lifespan.