Originally Posted by goldfish

Its loud? Do you remember what kind it is? The ones I have I got at Circuit City it was the only brand they carried and sometimes I would have to go to a couple different stores to find it. It is packed away at the moment or I would look, but it is quiet as a mouse and only cost me $40.

Until I got this Gateway I had always ran a cooler. The laptop I am on now, even with duo processors doesn't get that hot but they do have sleep issues so do not put it in a bag without shutting it down, even if it is for just a short trip. It will overheat really fast.

And yes the 17" is nice! ;)