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    Cooler for large laptop?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by fun, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. fun

    fun Notebook Enthusiast

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    What cooling pad would you recommend for my Acer Aspire Gemstone (18.4" screen) ?
     
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    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Top two coolers would be the NZXT Cryo LX or Zalman ZM-NC2000. Depends on how your vents are placed.
     
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    Do you know where I could purchase them and do you know of any cheaper ones?
     
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    mrzzz Notebook Consultant

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    build your own from lexan/plexi and a couple of 120mm fans. cost around 20-30 bucks. premades will not even compare in temperature control.
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    love my Zalman ZM-NC2000. :)

    perfect for my 17" beast ..... which weighs 12 pounds. :D
     
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    Where can I find a guide?
     
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    if u don't mind spendin a little extra premium for a cooler that can move some serious air, then i highly recommend the cryo LX. i've seen them for around $70 -/+ at one point.
     
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Good idea! :D

    See below:

    You can find the two coolers here:

    Zalman Cooler at newegg.com: $61.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834998686

    NZXT Black Aluminum Notebook cooler also at newegg.com - $64.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997340


    Hope, that helps! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    fun Notebook Enthusiast

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    the fans are placed like this:

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    on the bottom with one near the left hinge that curves around the front and back (the one that gets the hottest).
     
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  11. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    With such a large wrap around vent the cryo would be very suitable as its 3 120mm fans blow air upwards. It can apparently house up to 19" notebooks comfortably.
     
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  12. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    It's actually larger than the Zalman NC2000. Should fit a 19" just perfectly (if they ever came in that form). So, when's yours arriving?
     
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    If you are referring to me; this morning!!
     
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