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The Llano V12 laptop cooling pad significantly reduces CPU, GPU, and component temperatures under load

The Llano V12 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad significantly reduces internal temperatures of high-performance gaming laptops by utilizing a high-static-pressure design. Equipped with a 5.5-inch centrifugal turbofan and a squishy foam seal, the cooler forces air directly into the laptop's intake vents, even pushing air through the keyboard. In testing with an Intel Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop, the cooler running at a quiet 1,300 RPM reduced CPU package temperatures from 77°C to 66°C and cut thermal throttling from 37% to just 4%. Component temperatures saw massive improvements, with the PCH chipset dropping by up to 20°C (from 89°C to 70°C) and DDR5 RAM temperatures dropping by up to 18°C. When both the laptop fans and the Llano V12 were set to maximum speed, the GPU temperature dropped to an impressive 55.5°C under load, though noise levels increased significantly. The cooler also functions as a USB hub, offering three USB-A ports and a USB-C input, but requires external AC power due to its 12V fan.

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The Llano V12 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad significantly reduces internal temperatures of high-performance gaming laptops by utilizing a high-static-pressure design. Equipped with a 5.5-inch centrifugal turbofan and a squishy foam seal, the cooler forces air directly into the laptop's intake vents, even pushing air through the keyboard. In testing with an Intel Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop, the cooler running at a quiet 1,300 RPM reduced CPU package temperatures from 77°C to 66°C and cut thermal throttling from 37% to just 4%. Component temperatures saw massive improvements, with the PCH chipset dropping by up to 20°C (from 89°C to 70°C) and DDR5 RAM temperatures dropping by up to 18°C. When both the laptop fans and the Llano V12 were set to maximum speed, the GPU temperature dropped to an impressive 55.5°C under load, though noise levels increased significantly. The cooler also functions as a USB hub, offering three USB-A ports and a USB-C input, but requires external AC power due to its 12V fan.

The Llano V12 laptop cooling pad utilizes a 5.5-inch centrifugal turbofan and a foam seal to create high static pressure. At a quiet 1,300 RPM setting, the cooler reduced CPU package temperatures from 77°C to 66°C under a 3DMark load.

The cooling pad reduced CPU thermal throttling from 37% down to just 4% during sustained testing. Chipset (PCH) temperatures dropped by up to 20°C, falling from a maximum of 89°C to 70°C.

DDR5 memory temperatures decreased by approximately 18°C, dropping from 62.5°C to 44.2°C. Running both the laptop and the cooling pad at maximum fan speeds reduced the GPU temperature to 55.5°C under load.

The cooler requires dedicated AC power for its 12V fan but includes a built-in three-port USB-A hub.

Chapter guide

Introduction to the Llano V12The host introduces the chunky Llano V12 laptop cooling pad and explains why he brought it in for testing.Sponsor: be quiet! Dark PerkA promotional segment showcasing the features of the be quiet! Dark Perk wireless gaming mouse.Design and Features of the CoolerDetailed overview of the Llano V12's ports, AC power requirement, RGB lighting, adjustable feet, and foam seal.Fan and Filter MechanicsExamination of the centrifugal-style fan, dust filter, and the high static pressure it generates.Baseline Temperature TestingEstablishing baseline temperatures for the CPU, GPU, RAM, and PCH without the cooling pad.Testing with the Cooling PadEvaluating the laptop's thermal performance with the Llano V12 running at 1,300 RPM.Side-by-Side Thermal ComparisonComparing the baseline thermal results directly against the active cooling pad results.Maximum Speed Thermal TestTesting the absolute cooling limits of the system with both the laptop and cooling pad fans maxed out.Keyboard Airflow and ConclusionDemonstrating air escaping through the keyboard keys and summarizing the final thoughts on the product.

Worth noting

  • The video contains a sponsored segment for the be quiet! Dark Perk gaming mouse.
  • Thermal testing was conducted on a single high-end laptop model, so results may vary depending on laptop intake designs.
  • Noise levels were evaluated subjectively rather than using a calibrated decibel meter.

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