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    External Cooler

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by KratosX7, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. KratosX7

    KratosX7 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there,

    Im using Throttlestop on my M11XR2 and when playing WoW it goes up to 84 degrees. I get some lag when it gets this hot. Can anyone suggest me a nice external cooler? Ive checked the coolermaster ones but I have no idea at what specs I should look at need some help here.

    I checked this site: Notebook Cooler - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

    This site gots a lot of nice external coolers.

    Can anyone tell me which one is the best cooler for an M11XR2?
     
    KratosX7, Jun 28, 2011
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  2. potentiality

    potentiality Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Belkin F5L055-BLK. It works "ok". But it IS the perfect size. Not too big or small for th m11x. The main issues I have are.

    1. The USB doesnt have the extension. In other words, it takes up a usb port. WHile others I have seen have the usb with a female socket at the end so you dont loose that port.
    2.It lacks a sheet underneath it. So it confoms to my bed or lap, it blocks the fan.
    3. The fan is loud.

    There are some threads on here showing some pretty intricate ones people have built. In any case, take from my issues above when choosing one.
     
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  3. mardon

    mardon Notebook Deity

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    I use the Cool Master X1
    [​IMG]

    Combined with decent thermal compound my idle temp is around 39/40 (Ambient is 22C) Gaming CPU is around 68/70 and my GPU is around 65/71 so i'd say my temps aren't bad. Without, OC'd to the max the temps can get into the high 70's.
     
    mardon, Jun 29, 2011
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