The Turbo Charged Laptop. Literally.
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check out their TITAN 16 PRO gaming laptop today! Brands love to say their electronics are “turbo charged”, but the turbo button, Intel turbo boost, and the Taycan Turbo S all share one thing… no turbo! Well today we’re changing that by attaching a 6.7hp electric turbo to a laptop. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com
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The video presents a wild, high-energy DIY project that treats a gaming laptop like a car engine, aiming to create the world’s first turbocharged laptop. It kicks off with the team explaining the concept of a turbocharger and how the electric turbo from TorqAmp could replace exhaust-driven systems, teasing a surprisingly feasible approach for a non-automotive device. The build uses a RedMagic Titan 16 Pro as the base, and a 6.7 horsepower electric turbo to push air through the laptop's internals, controlled by a dedicated motor controller and a 48-volt power system. Early on, the hosts discuss the importance of proper cooling and air filtration, laying out safety considerations and the fact that the boost is not continuous to prevent overheating. The video then unfolds as they assemble a turbo manifold and integrate an intercooler system borrowed from CTS, along with a front-mounted intercooler for extra cooling, testing airflow and listening to turbo sounds for feedback. Throughout, they repeatedly balance humor with technical explanation, showing both the thrills and the risks of pushing a laptop beyond conventional cooling limits.
Topics · technology · science · DIY · automotive
Questions answered
- What is the main goal of the Turbo Charged Laptop video?
- To attach an electric turbo to a gaming laptop in order to massively boost airflow and cooling, effectively creating a turbocharged laptop and testing its impact on temperatures and performance.
- What hardware forms the core of the laptop build?
- A RedMagic Titan 16 Pro gaming laptop serves as the base, paired with a TorqAmp electric turbo, a motor controller, a 48-volt power system, and an intercooler setup to manage the added airflow and heat.
- How is the turbo powered if it’s not exhaust-driven?
- The turbo is powered by a built-in lithium battery and a 12- to 14-volt input that charges a battery which powers the turbo motor, with cooling and control electronics integrated into the kit.
- What safety considerations are mentioned?
- The team notes the turbo is only rated for short boost bursts, highlights the risk of overheating, and uses a temperature sensor in the controller to shut down if temperatures get too high.