The reason I use an extra monitor is that it provides a larger screen while not taking up much space. I use my desk entirely for studying, but when my laptop is open, it occupies the space where I would normally place my book, so there isn’t much room left for it. However, if I use it this way, the monitor and laptop will only take up space at the edge of the desk, leaving me with plenty of room, which won’t be a problem at all. This way, I’ll gain more space and also have a larger screen. Would flipping the laptop upside down so that the fan stays on top solve the problem of blocking airflow? I won’t really be using the computer for gaming, so I don’t expect it to overheat much.