Laptop Cooler: What's the best option for a 17" MacBook Pro?

I've noticed that apart from my previous problems, I also encountered overheating on my laptop - specifically on the upper left hand part, near the plug/magsafe 2.
I was thinking that maybe I should get a laptop cooler. I only know two types of cooling techniques: fan or cooling pad.
Which one should I consider? And are there any other options?
Given with this problem, is it also the reason for my battery's failure?
Hoping a for your response. Thanks.
Regards
Brent Hughldridge A. Chua
Multimedia Arts Student
Philippines
PS.
The other day, I stated my laptop auto-restarts by itself when RENDERING (only) with iMovie. Sometimes it does the same RANDOMLY when editing via FCPX or when I use more than 2 applications for a prolong period of time (say an hour or so).
Today, I play Diablo 3 and put all my settings to LOW. I played with my Monk (Lvl 55) for about 15-20 minutes beofre it restarted again. That's when I noticed that my laptop was extremely hot on certain areas as well.
So what will it be? Battery, OS X error, both, or Video Card failure?
Let me know what you think! Thanks!

Thanks! I wanted a case that would be durable but not to heavy or whatever, and I am going to check out the Speck cases

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