Why does the Predator Helios PHN 71-16 use an Aeroblade fan only the GPU and not the CPU?

scyronex
scyronex Member Posts: 6 New User
edited June 3 in Predator Laptops

So, as we know, the PNH71-16 uses an Aeroblade fan but turns out, only the GPU gets it. The CPU, on the other hand, is stuck with a plastic fan, which might explain some of the overheating issues on that side. On top of that, the CPU's side heatpipe isn’t a full loop like the GPU’s. It’s just an add-on cooler attached to one of the pipes, which doesn’t help much with heat dissipation.

Also, make sure to clean the fans every 1–3 months. I noticed even a small amount of dust messes with the airflow, especially on the CPU side. That plastic fan tends to collect dust faster than the GPU one, so the CPU Fan needs regular cleaning more often.

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Not sure why Acer did it this way, especially when it’s the CPU that keeps overheating...

pre cleaning XTU marks: 3700
After cleaning XTU marks: 4700


here are the pics:
A. GPU Fan (Aeroblade)

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B. CPU Fan (Plastic)

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C. Opened centrifugal fans

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D. Heatpipe layout (Credit: UFIXTEK )

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E. Gunks (Pre-Cleaning)

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