17 inch macbook pro runs cooler?

[Durazing]

Any credence to this? Any reason why a 17" would run cooler than the equivalent 15"? Curious...

 

[ayeying]

Larger, more surface area for heatsink/heat transfer?

 

[Durazing]

such things as surface area etc would suggest yes. however i am curious as to if there is any hard data out there supporting what i suspect to be true. also is it relevant or compelling enough to favour a 17 over a 15?

 

[T-bag]

Which is what he was giving you. Aluminum is a "heat-leading" material. More surface is better for cooling.