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    Absolute BEST Laptop Cooler??

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Shakenbake158, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. Shakenbake158

    Shakenbake158 Notebook Consultant

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    Shakenbake158, Aug 24, 2011
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    cenix Notebook Consultant

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    yes, the link you posted is the cryo lx. i have that exact same one and it's decent but it still needs some improvements. i think it looks the best and the materials (all aluminum) is pretty nice. i don't think you can go wrong between the coolermaster sf-19 and the nzxt cryo lx especially if they fall into your budget.

    to answer your real question, i don't think there's an absolute best cooler out there yet.
     
    cenix, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. Shakenbake158

    Shakenbake158 Notebook Consultant

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    I like how the SF-19 is powered by an AC adapter though, I dont like the idea of the Cryo constantly pulling power from my USB ports to power 3 120mm fans, can you use an AC adapter for the CRYO LX, instead of the USB power?

    Thanks,
     
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  4. cenix

    cenix Notebook Consultant

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    yes, the cryo lx comes with an ac adapter. that's what i use because if i run it off usb, the fans slow down noticeably.
     
    cenix, Aug 24, 2011
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    The advantage of the Cryo is that it can run off of USB OR external PSU (the size of a phone charger). It also has 5 USB ports on the back (4 if you power it off of USB).

    I have it for my M17xs, replaced the fans with Scythe GT and it does a great job, the stock fans are also good but had those for a good deal.

    Why don't you replace the fans on your Targus if it did a good job?
     
    katalin_2003, Aug 25, 2011
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    hockeymass that one guy

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    The Cryo is nice, but it is a beast.
     
    hockeymass, Aug 25, 2011
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  7. cenix

    cenix Notebook Consultant

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    how hard was it to replace the fans and how much of a difference in air flow and/or noise did you notice? i heard a lot of people who upgraded the fans say that the stock power source is weak as it is that there was hardly any difference.
     
    cenix, Aug 25, 2011
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    Sweet_Ivy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I was thinking of getting a LX myself and found this topic about swapping the fans on the LX. (look are 3rd post on that page about how to install new fans)
    But I decide to go with Cooler Master NotePal U3 just for the fact I could move the fans around.
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There really is no best universal cooler. You have to look at where your computer heatsink/fan is and look at the design of the bottom of your case. IMO you can build a functionally better cooler than most of those mentioned for only a few dollars by propping up your notebook and strategically placing fans. Not a visually appealing solution, but I'm sure if you had a few dollars more, you could find some creative solutions. I remember a few pics with people taking aluminum file holders (the horizontal ones) and cutting it to hold the fan and power supply.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 25, 2011
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  10. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    The CoolerMaster Notepal series lets you place the fans.
     
    hockeymass, Aug 25, 2011
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    I dont like the usb fan thingamajigs so I went ahead and tested out a Heatshift thermapak for cooling the macbook pro. And i honestly say that I'm amused with the cooling that it offers. For instance today I was browsing youtube and got temps of 61-63C. I placed the mac on the thermapak and now I'm on 50-53C. I'm not exaggerating even a bit here.
     
    di1in, Aug 26, 2011
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    lazard Notebook Deity

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    The Notepal U3 is nice, but the fans are weak.
     
    lazard, Aug 26, 2011
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    I use a Cryo LX myself. Swapped out the stock fans with 3x Scythe S-flex fans (overcomes the problem of the wear & tear issue on fan bearings due to horizontal positioning) and over-volted the fans to run at 12v on AC.

    If overvolting the fans, you wont be able to use the USB ports as anything connected to them will fry.
     
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    cenix Notebook Consultant

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    ^ did you have to buy a new ac adapter? if i'm not mistaken the stock one that comes with the cryo lx is a 5v, right? if so, do you mind sharing where you sourced it? somewhere like radio shack or something?

    also, if i just changed up the ac adapter, would that allow more power to run to the stock fans and move more air?
     
    cenix, Aug 26, 2011
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    I'm based in the UK so i cant really advise which US electronics retailer would be suitable for you but in response to your question, yes i did go out and buy a new adapter.

    having said that, supplying more power to the stock fans will increase their airflow. I think they're rated to run upto 9v or 12v anyways (IIRC when i changed them to the S-flexes)

    EDIT: there's some additional info from one of my eariler posts in this thread:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/acc...nzxt-cryo-lx-laptop-cooler-3.html#post5253604
     
    Hello_Moto, Aug 26, 2011
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    cenix Notebook Consultant

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    great, sorry for my ignorance in assuming everyone is from the united states. :eek:

    thank you for the response and the link. it helped out!
     
    cenix, Aug 26, 2011
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    I use the SF-19 3.0, and it does the job perfectly fine. I know for a fact the fans are replaceable.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Aug 27, 2011
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