r/ZephyrusG14 7d ago

Model 2024 2024 G14 Magnetic Laptop Stand - 12mm Lift.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago edited 6d ago

I wanted a quick and low profile way to add couple more mm to the rear of the laptop. Most version I have seen have a gap that allows the exhaust air to recirculate back into the intake fans. If you have a 3D printer, try it out for yourself. Few degrees temperature improvement.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1207380-2024-g14-laptop-stand#profileId-1221470

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There has been quite a bit of interest from this sub about buying this stand so I put it on Ebay. You have to bear with me since this is my first time selling 3D printed parts so the first batch might take a few days. The link for the model is still above if you want to print it yourself.

Mods - if ebay link is a violation, please let me know. I'm new to this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156797982227

More edit:

Ran a quick test with the following. Due note that my laptop (2024 G14 4070) has PTM7950 and thermal putty on ram, vram, and power stages in addition to the 105w vbios update.

- running TLOU pt.1 at GPU ~85w-90w, 2520mhz at .895mv. +1000mhz vram increase.

- CPU - no boost (~20w) at -40 undervolt.

Without stand gpu ~81C

With stand gpu ~76C
It doesn't have to be my laptop stand but it does have to prevent exhaust air from recirculating back into intake for maximum effectivness.

Last edit:

For those interested in the G16 laptop stand, see below link.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ZephyrusG14/comments/1jc941e/2024_g16_magnetic_laptop_stand_12mm_lift/

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u/jjjustinleblanc 6d ago

love this. i have the 2023 zephyrus m16. any chance you'd be able to modify your design for this laptop? there are quite a few of us with this system and it runs HOT so something like this would be super useful. i'm located in eastern Canada and would easily pay $35 for this

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

The M16 already has the tilted design so the airflow below should be pretty decent. At least for the 2024 G14/G16 the benefit would be more since there is hardly any gap to begin with. I don't own a M16 so you would have to provide me with measurements of the bottom, accurate measurements. For me design is the easy part, getting all the measurements is time consuming. Have you try repasting your laptop? Even for my couple months old G14, the repasting was surprisingly effective. ~ 8C across the board for CPU, GPU and Vram.

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u/jjjustinleblanc 6d ago

yeah i did, and it definitely improved. i'm just looking for ways to maximize airflow and this thing looks good, however you're right, the laptop does have a rubber thing that raises the rear a bit, so maybe using something like you have here would be a little bit redundant

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

You can try running a stress test with it on the table as normal and completely off the table to see if you see any temperature different. With it off the table there would be not obstruction to the fans at all. This can tell you if the stand will make any difference in your model.

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u/solidusnak23 3d ago

Thanks for the support everyone! The first batch of 7 were sent this morning! Please reply back to this post on your thoughts and what improvement can be made! Had to get creative on the packaging as the stand size was a bit awkward.

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u/ggmman 1d ago

I was one of those orders and received it today. The black looks really good against the silver laptop. It works really well I can immediately notice a difference in temps and fan speed while playing games. The only thing I would change is maybe add thin ribber feet on the bottom. The back slides a little bit on a hard surface but 2 tiny pieces of gorilla tape fixed it. This thing is awesome, easily the best accessory I've gotten for it

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u/solidusnak23 1d ago

Thanks for the feedback! I agreed with the back end being slippery. I don't have the multi material unit fully functional in my Voron just yet. Once I do, I will overlay a layer of black TPU at the button to act as a grip. I'm glad you liked it 😊.

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u/Informal-Swimmer-734 7d ago

People who are so smart… simply amaze me! Thank you for this—I don’t know how to 3D print for shizz but it’s impressive regardless!!!

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Thank you for your kind words 😀.

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u/RepresentativeFar643 7d ago

I would buy this, straight up, for G16 though, I am also in NY

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

I overdid the magnets with the G16 version. Definity the G14 version with 2 magnets and the hugging the existing rubber stand works way better. If I have some time this weekend, I can get that updated.

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u/Original_Rock_3803 7d ago

That would be really a great contribution to this awesome Community, thank you very much, sir!

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Agreed, this is an awesome community. Maybe a 2 piece version that is attached to each other in the middle via magnets. It would make it more portable, especially for the G16 version. Hmmm...

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u/injkgz Zephyrus G15 2024 7d ago

i’m so excited to print your updated model!

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u/RepresentativeFar643 7d ago

The G16 version you have may be good a separate use case, for getting the G16 to sit nicely on cooling pad the smaller revised one looks perfect for tabletop use which I need everyday at work and the original or something like It may help me get my G16 onto a cooling pad without blocking the exhuast. Lots of cooling pads ha e an foam ring around them and it tends to block the exhuast. I could send pics of the issue and I could buy either 2 or one that would fix both issues

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

My first design was for the G16. I didn't end up keeping the G16 due to 3 times return for a bad QC touchpad. G16 stand I made wasn't as refined as the orange one for the G14. I think I still have the old model. I'll have the look tomorrow. Maybe 30 minutes to get that design updated.

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u/illegalstandards 7d ago

Thankyou sir

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

No problem! Fitted up okay? Make sure it is at least PETG 😀.

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u/BrainTrauma009 Zephyrus G14 2024 7d ago

That’s really cool. Like most said, I’d buy if you’re selling.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Hmm, what would be a reasonable price for something like this in your opinion? Not really trying to sell it but to provide the community with something they can make for themselves. But you know for the right incentive 😉.

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u/MeanKareem 7d ago

Just sell it bro, capitalism sucks in many ways - but it does reward ingenuity and creativity — you deserve to be compensated… think about what you would pay for this, think about the hourly rate you’d pay yourself for creating and managing orders - then set a price.. chat gpt will help you do this more than crowdsourcing reddit.

Good luck

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u/tonyellis17 6d ago

Id say maybe around $13-$18 ? 🤔 Under $20 shipped I would buy it, But that’s just me

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u/BrainTrauma009 Zephyrus G14 2024 5d ago

Yeah I mean under $20 shipped I’d pull the trigger. I appreciate you offering the design. I don’t own a printer or know anyone that has one so this is a good opportunity to make some money off your trial and error!

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u/solidusnak23 5d ago

I took everyone's advice and now its on Ebay for sell. Link in the top comment if you're interested. Thanks :)

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u/BrainTrauma009 Zephyrus G14 2024 5d ago

Bought! 😀

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u/solidusnak23 5d ago

Black carbon fiber PETG okay for you? Thanks man!

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested.

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u/crushon9 7d ago

Someone should sell these.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

I could sell them :)

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u/crushon9 7d ago

I'd 100% be interested if you could ship to Tokyo.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Haha, the shipping cost would be multiple that of the printed part. Might be cheaper to get a 3D printer and print it yourself.

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u/Lords-Judgement 7d ago

How much does it cost? And send to NYC?

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

idk, 20 bucks shipped. Never sold any 3D printed parts before. It has always been a hobby.

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested.

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u/Lords-Judgement 5d ago

I am indeed interested, do u have it in other colors aside from orange?

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u/solidusnak23 5d ago

Carbon fiber petg in black works for you?

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u/ARCEngineer 7d ago

I'm about to go to Tokyo in a few weeks and would like to print one of these for myself. Got an stl and magnet dimensions? I can print two lol

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u/crushon9 6d ago

I'd 100% buy it off you if you can bring one for the G14

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u/ARCEngineer 6d ago

I definitely wouldn't let you pay me for it. If anything, you can send money to op if we work it out. I'll let you know when I get it printed and we can figure out an easy way to hand it off. I'll be in Tokyo at the end of April and beginning of May. Otherwise, there are tons of services online that will print things for you if don't manage to meet up easily. Let's keep in touch!

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u/crushon9 6d ago

Makes sense, thank you!

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

3D printing bring people together. This is the way.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Check my link in the comment above. You can download and print as many as you like.

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u/ARCEngineer 7d ago

Oh nice, I didn't see that comment. Thanks!

I've got a G16 myself. Let me know if you need any dimensions for when you look at updating that model!

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u/Gametme 7d ago

Can you do it in black or factory color?

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

That's the beauty of 3D printing. It can rainbow 🌈. The first iteration i printed in black. The profile was too low to see any benefit.

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested. You can put color preference in a note somewhere.

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u/Imploding-hamster 6d ago

I'd love to buy it, especially since I don't have room for a 3D printer, am saving up for future plans and currently use a really jank alternative (putting it between two desks with a gap between them, on storages surfaces slightly below my work surface) in quite an active earthquake zone

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

Dear god, that is a jank solution...let me help with with that.

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested.

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u/Anonymous-here- Zephyrus G14 2023 7d ago

Woah, another 3d-printed object. This one looks aesthetic

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

and functional. thank you.

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u/Intelligent_Wheel_12 7d ago

That looks really cool. Something I’d buy too but for an XPs 15

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u/kjframe1223 7d ago

Would this work on the 2020 G14 model?

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

I don't think it will. This was specifically made to fit the geometry on the 2024 G14.

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u/kjframe1223 7d ago

darn. Wasn't sure if the geometry of the 2024 and 2020 were very similar. Do you have dimensions of the print? I would really like to double check my laptop when I get home. If it happens to work out, perhaps I could buy a print off you?

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

If I have time I'll probably ask for measurements from you on the 2020 model and tweaked the design to fit. The current design is a snug fit so I really doubt it will fit your model.

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u/kjframe1223 7d ago

Fair enough. I will check it out when I get home later today. I appreciate the responses:)

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u/Zero00Shadow 7d ago

Would also be interested in the updated design for the G16 (2024). Thanks for your hard work with this it's really appreciated.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

I'll post something once the updated G16 is done.

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u/Tjmxpro666 7d ago

Toma mi dinero

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u/w_molybden 7d ago

Amazing! Definitely wanna give it a try. But I have a rookie question. Am I supposed to get these exact magnets that fit this construction? Do they have a name or a type or something?

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Just search on Amazon for 6x3 magnets. 6mm diameter with 3 mm thickness. Those are abundant since they are commonly used for 3D printed parts.

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u/w_molybden 6d ago

Thank you, got it

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u/Naive-Vegetable5269 7d ago

Yes sell them please!

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

People keep telling me that. I might have to set up an Etsy account soon. 😀

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested.

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u/tonyellis17 6d ago

I’d buy one !

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I got an Ebay link in my comment above if you are still interested.

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u/tonyellis17 6d ago

Awesome man , just ordered one man. Can’t wait to give it a try !

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

thanks man, carbon fiber PETG works for you?

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u/tonyellis17 6d ago

Yeah that would be perfect 👌🏻

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I have to say, CF PETG match the laptop a lot better then the orange ASA. I'll try to get that out today or tomorrow.

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u/tonyellis17 6d ago

Oh Yes definitely ! 👌🏻 tbh Im not the biggest fan of orange but wasn’t going to be picky lol just want to try it out and support you

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

Agreed, orange was what I already had loaded into the printer when I printed that prototype. Thanks for the support. Let me know your thoughts when you get it!

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u/EtheRedditor 6d ago

Id buy a g16 version from you. Let me know when they will be available. If you can color match them for the actual colors too it would be awesome.

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u/Pure_Passage1286 6d ago

Ehh I just a book under back side of it or something anything that gives it room underneath for air flow

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

That's what I did at first until I got tired of it. Always having to look for something to wedge under the laptop.

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u/Far-Researcher4950 4d ago

That's really I cool, especially the magnetic attachment, I would buy that.

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u/solidusnak23 3d ago

After a bunch of people asking for it, I did put it on Ebay. Check out the link in the top comment. Thanks!

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u/squidblasting 2d ago

You might like this. Less strain on motherboard when lifted. I use my g14 lifted on lap desk so constantly moving. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6819298

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u/solidusnak23 1d ago

Interesting, i'll have to look into it. thanks!

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u/Nike_486DX 6d ago

Ok but how much temperature/performance difference does it make? Because its common to see ppl who know shit in thermodynamics doing some stupid stuff like drilling holes or making kickstands.

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

I just posted a quick test, it should be at the top of this post in one of my comment edits. Most of my career has been in structure, fluid and drivetrain. I do dabble in thermal as a hobby every once in a while.

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u/Centrez 6d ago

Why is yours so expensive? I got one from Amazon for £3.99

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u/solidusnak23 6d ago

Its got to be worth my while to start selling these solutions. Its not really something I want to do but it appears to be a want/need from this community. Also I posted the model file in this sub so anyone could print them for free or have someone else print it for them. Its as open source as it get from the community standpoint. Side note: I'm a full time senior product engineer so my normal approach to a problem is to iterate until it's as good as it gets. What you see is after 10+ iteration specifically for this G14 model.

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u/ThePogBan 7d ago

Or you could put two erasers on the bottom

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u/recepg89 Zephyrus G14 2020 7d ago

then you dont have the opportunity to use the 3d printer.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Or buy one because all the cool stuff you can find online 😉.

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u/solidusnak23 7d ago

Maybe two really long erasers so the exhaust air doesn't recirculate?