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    Vantec Lapcool 5 CFM

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jpfalet, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. jpfalet

    jpfalet Notebook Guru

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    Ok....so...I'm presently looking at the Vantec Lapcool 5, and on the vantec official site, they say that the CFM (air flow) is 13.81-21.87CFM...but EVERYWHERE ELSE on the internet, the airflow is said to be 6.67-12.28CFM...

    Which should I believe....the company official site, or the rest of the internet? Or maybe those are 2 different models of the Lapcool 5?...yeah...in fact I think they are 2 different models....any confirmations for my thoughts would be appreciated...

    ty

    :)
     
    jpfalet, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    from reviews the lapcool 5 doesnt do well.
     
    Lakjin, Jun 24, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Why not Zalman?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 24, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Zalman is certainly better, but some pricy.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  5. joystik

    joystik Notebook Evangelist

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    I had the zalman.. and i was not too satisfied.. but thats my own opinion. I'm thinking about purchasing the lapcool 5 next.. it seems to be a bit easier to carry around. The lapcool 2 blew out a lot more cooler air than the zalman did, again imo.
     
    joystik, Jul 7, 2008
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  6. Amuse

    Amuse Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like the Lapcool2. Lapcool3 is good but missing adjustable fan speed and back legs. Zalmans are good but are heavy/not slim enough to put in my bag. I was thinking of lapcool 5, but is the position of the fans mainly for the bottom rear of the laptop?
     
    Amuse, Jul 7, 2008
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  7. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    NZXT Cryro LX is my best friend, but then again I dont plan on taking this thing anywhere.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 7, 2008
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i also have the nzxt cryo lx for my m1530 and its great if u'r not worried about cooler portability.
     
    houstoned, Jul 7, 2008
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