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    Cooler master U2 or U3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by smokingjam, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    im going to buy a cooler as i game quite a bit on m14x want to keep it cool.
    which version of the cooler master would people reccommend the U2 or U3?

    thanks for any help
     
    smokingjam, Jul 17, 2011
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  2. trooper1414

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    Me too contemplating the same.....also what size are you gonna buy...the one for 14" models or the 15-17" models...as I have heard the m14x is more like a 15" laptop
     
    trooper1414, Jul 17, 2011
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  3. Mozin321

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    i saw a u2 on newegg for like $20. it says it can support up to 16" and 17"

    edit: and in the reviews, one person said he/she got it for an m14x
     
    Mozin321, Jul 17, 2011
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  4. James D

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    I have U2 but my laptop is Sony VAIO F12. 16.4". Iw wish i had chosen U3 in the past :(
     
    James D, Jul 17, 2011
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  5. Tsukurimashou

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    U2 is better because I think 3 fans are useless, I have CM U2 and I'm really happy with it, it fits perfectly with my m14x and it keep it cool.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jul 17, 2011
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  6. i has m11x

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    I measured out the U2 and its the same length as the M14x. It should work well with its two fans.
     
    i has m11x, Jul 17, 2011
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  7. Ixel

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    I use U3 personally, despite people saying U2. Reason being I've placed two fans underneath the two back vents, one on the left and one on the right, and just beneath the touchpad under that area there's also a very very small vent hole I've noticed, so I placed the third fan under there. The price difference when I bought the U3 compared to the U2 at the time wasn't worth me bothering to save, so I went ahead with the U3 for future proofing sake.
     
    Ixel, Jul 17, 2011
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  8. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    this is what i am thinking. i know the u3 is bigger but again it futureproofs me. i just want the best for my new addition
     
    smokingjam, Jul 17, 2011
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  9. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    so it actually does its job well. are the fans loud on the U2 and does it reduce the fan noise from the m14x?
    thanks
     
    smokingjam, Jul 17, 2011
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  10. Simplified

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    The U3 is too big for a M14x imo. It will defeat the purpose of buying a 14 inch laptop. If I had a M14x I would go for the U2 because it will fit better to the size of the laptop.
     
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    I heard the U3 allows control of fan speed, while U2 does not.
     
    /Drakk_, Jul 18, 2011
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  12. Ixel

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    I wasn't aware U2 had no speed control, U3 definitely does though as I've got one. If you're really wanting to save as much space as possible and willing to make one or two future proof sacrifices then get the U2, but U3 I would honestly recommend.
     
    Ixel, Jul 18, 2011
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  13. trooper1414

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    Just got the U2...size wise ...the m14x sits perfectly on the u2 ...placed the two fans on the two corners of the 14x right below the vents...system seems to be running cool.
     
    trooper1414, Jul 21, 2011
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  14. smokingjam

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    i went for the u3. the price different was only 2 pound. keeps it cool. really impressed with it.
     
    smokingjam, Jul 22, 2011
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  15. Conspiracy

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    I have the U2, and while the size is perfect for the M14X, I wouldn't mind having a little larger surface. If I had to do it over again, I think I would get the U3.
     
    Conspiracy, Jul 25, 2011
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