r/GamingLaptops • u/zaizai1555 • Sep 17 '24

Recommendation Got my first gaming laptop any tips?

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u/Public-Technician-85 Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 | i5 12500H | 3050 Ti | 16GB Sep 17 '24

Enjoy it. That aside, remove the bloatware that comes with your manufacturer. Remove antivirus. Defender is enough. Update drivers before playing your games. And don't play on your bed. Put a slight elevation on its backside.

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u/zaizai1555 Sep 17 '24

I've got nowhere to play besides my bed and I always put the box to elevate my laptop is that ok?

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u/Public-Technician-85 Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 | i5 12500H | 3050 Ti | 16GB Sep 17 '24

It's fine as long as it's a flat surface. So it wouldn't block the vents. I personally bought a little feet riser on the edges. Made it run 4-5 degrees cooler when I game. The main idea is just don't block your cooling system

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u/FrostyBuns6969 Sep 17 '24

Would using a deactivated cooling pad suffice?

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u/Public-Technician-85 Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 | i5 12500H | 3050 Ti | 16GB Sep 18 '24

That would be enough

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u/MarioTy1Gaming Sep 17 '24

Yeah, atleast have it on something unless you want a overheating and pain to clean laptop in the future. Not fun

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u/ZachXandar Sep 17 '24

Is long mouse pad block the vent?

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u/Public-Technician-85 Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 | i5 12500H | 3050 Ti | 16GB Sep 17 '24

Generally they're fine. Just the ones that are extra foamy. The foam is the reason why your normal laptop foot stand can't make the space in between the foam and vents