[LAPTOP COOLING] ASUS K451LN Rear Vents concern

sas28ke

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Hi Folks!

I've just purchased an ASUS K451LN from Malaysia (S451L is the international model name i guess). Here are the specs:

i5-4200u
4GB RAM
GF 840m 2GB
1 TB HDD

I just noticed that the vents are at the rear and is located in the hinge area. I'm just wondering, will these affect the airflow and heat dissipation negatively?

Thanks!
 
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Rear venting (or sides venting) will work fine. The vents position is determined based on the internal layout of the components especially the CPU. It is advantageous to locate the CPU (heat producing source) as close as possible to the exterior of the case and this is where the vents are located.

Enjoy your new laptop!
Rear venting (or sides venting) will work fine. The vents position is determined based on the internal layout of the components especially the CPU. It is advantageous to locate the CPU (heat producing source) as close as possible to the exterior of the case and this is where the vents are located.

Enjoy your new laptop!
 
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