cooling pads - are they worth it

[throAU]

So, it's currently summer here in Western Australia and we're hitting 40C reliably.

I like to use my MBP to run games occasionally, but i dislike the fan noise.

Do any of you run cooling pads?

Do they make any difference?

Does any one recommend any particular pad, preferably one which has a USB hub in it, and also preferably powered by external power rather than USB (for more power)?


cheers

 

[BlazednSleepy]

Cooling pad's are pointless really. They won't stop your fans from going full blast while playing a game. It's just a simple fact you need to accept.

Having it elevated is enough and that's what I do. I use a rain mStand.

 

[throAU]

Figured as much... any idea if they cool it enough to stop the fans coming on with youtube, etc?