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| System Name | Brightworks Systems BWS-6 E-IV |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 @ 3.9GHz |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 Rev 1.0 |
| Cooling | Quality case, 2 x Fractal Design 140mm fans, stock CPU HSF |
| Memory | 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 3000 Corsair Vengeance |
| Video Card(s) | EVGA GEForce GTX 1050Ti 4Gb GDDR5 |
| Storage | Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SSD, Samsung 860 Evo 500GB SSD |
| Display(s) | Samsung S24E650BW LED x 2 |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R4 |
| Power Supply | EVGA Supernova 550W G2 Gold |
| Mouse | Logitech M190 |
| Keyboard | Microsoft Wireless Comfort 5050 |
| Software | W10 Pro 64-bit |
Ah! Thanks for clarifying. But it does not change my response. ALL notebooks, regardless their brand or model numbers, are inherently challenged to keep the innards adequately cooled - especially during demanding tasks. A typical mid-tower PC case will easily support 3 or more large (at least 120mm, often 140mm or even larger) case fans which can move massive amounts of cool air. A PC case can also support massive CPU heatsink fan assemblies - big heatsinks with another large fan on it. There just is no space in a notebook case for that type of cooling.
So what happens is notebooks will have extra thermal protection features built in, not only into the hardware, but extra features operating systems are designed to work with too. These thermal protection features constantly monitor heat and when certain thresholds are crossed, they "throttle" back the speed of the CPU so it is not working as hard. This significantly reduces its heat output (a very good thing) but it also can significantly lower the performance of the entire computer.
I note too, many of these throttle features are enabled whenever the notebook is running off its battery. This is not for heat but to conserve battery for longer battery run times. This is great if you need to be on battery for long periods of time. But again, this also decreases the performance of the computer.
Don't get me wrong. Notebooks are great when a mobile device is needed. But contrary to what notebook marketing weenies want us to believe, they do NOT make great "desktop replacements" or even great gaming machines. The makers can pack the horsepower in there, but not the necessary cooling to keep those ponies running at full gallop.
Another problem with notebooks is there is no ATX Form Factor standard for notebooks like there is with PCs. This means notebooks tend to be proprietary. That means upgrade options are limited, and tend to be more expensive, as are repairs. So, for example, if in two years you want to increase your RAM, upgrade your CPU or graphics, you will have limited (if any!) options.
Plus the desire to make notebooks thinner and lighter usually results in limited access to the interior of the notebook for thorough cleaning of the heat-trapping dust that will get drawn in. Most users don't have the necessary skills or tools to break open the notebook case. Where on a PC, you typically remove two thumbscrews, remove the side panel and the entire interior is exposed for easy cleaning (or upgrading or other maintenance).
But again, if you need mobility, all those are moot points.
No. I didn't say they did. But the Laws of Physics do apply to heat (thermodynamics) which is what my comment referred to. You even quoted me but I will say it again - tiny notebook cases cannot provide the cooling a large PC case can. Time Lord technologies (bigger on the inside) don't exist.
