Noise can be lowered cheaply on adapted laptops with a little work. Re-paste, cut out the fan grill plastic, keep the HSF assembly clean and fluff-free, run the

Noise can be lowered cheaply on adapted laptops with a little work. Re-paste, cut out the fan grill plastic, keep the HSF assembly clean and fluff-free, run the fans slower. Keep the unit elevated on feet. Replace the fan with a Noctua-type quiet model bolted on. If the HSF needs that airflow directed, hack a simple shroud (or 3D print a replacement.)