Best cooling pad for y580? And improved temps using cooling pad?

So my hard drive is running a bit hot going up to 60 in some instances in the y580. So I'm wondering what's the best cooling pad for it? What improved temperatures I will be seeing and where do you place the fans? If you have pics that will be great. Thanks.

 

Hi titanlord;

This has been asked before. Please use the search option to find out before posting a new thread.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ideapad-essential/677571-y580-best-fitting-cooling-pad.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ideapad-essential/672154-y580-owners-thread-118.html

Hope this helps

 

i checked those links but im still undecided between the U2 and U3.

 

I have the u3 for a 15 inch laptop. I wish I had gotten the u2. The footprint of the u3 is dramatic and you should expect it to be on your desk at all times.

I get about 3-6 degrees Celsius cooler using the cooler.

Given the choice I would go with u2 for a 15 inch laptop. The extra bulk of the u3 is noticeable and unnecessary for this size laptop, however for a bigger laptop it would be perfect. The third fan doesn't add much cooling power. Also, you can always get extra fan clips online

Go with the u2.

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Where should I place the vents for the u3?

 

Wherever the vents are for your laptop.

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I believe theres 3 for the y580 so just put it there? So it would be better to get the u3?

 

That's right! Put them under the vents that suck in air.

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Please anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but I read around this forum that for the two vents in the front you will have to lift the Notepal U3 somehow because there's not much clear space for the fans to be placed directly under the vents.

Again, anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

Here is a side view from Amazon
Customer Image Gallery for Cooler Master NotePal U3 Laptop Cooling Pad with Three Configurable 80mm Fans (R9-NBC-8PCK-GP)

 

I'm using the U3, and it is excellent for cooling while sitting on a desk. As stated, you can barely fit it into a backpack, so it's basically a desktop docking station sort of thing. Nevertheless, temperatures seem to drop by 2-8C, which is very nice. I can game for a while and the keyboard doesn't even feel warm.

 

what temps are you getting while gaming for long hours?

 

U2 works great, fits perfectly under the Y580 as I've mentioned in a previous thread. The U3 is ridiculously large.

 

For about two hours of L4D2, all I remember is that my hard drive never got above 50C. Which is nice, because while idling sometimes it gets up to 52.

 

I was just wondering if the notepal xslim would be any good for this laptop, im kinda limited on desk space and this seems like a good deal, i just want to make sure it is.

 

yes, this is the cooler I'm using now and it works flawlessly.

 

Ca anyone tell me more information about the u3. Much appreciated.

 

Don't mean to be rude. What else do you need to know? It's a $30 laptop cooler that cools 2-10 degrees Celsius for most users. It fits 17" laptops comfortably and is oversized for 15" laptops. It's more of a "desktop" cooler as opposed to "lap" cooler due to its size and lack of comfy bottom. It's aluminum body is durable and the fans are so-so, but do include a small dial to control their speed. At high speed it isn't too loud. If you plug the USB into a phone charger adapter as opposed to the laptop (5 or 5.3 volt), you can hear the fans working Harder. Life of fans may diminished however if plugged into wall for extended amount of time.

For 15" laptop definitely go with the u2, and optianally get the three fan add-on for $10 if you find that the two fan setup isnt enough. Expect 2-10 degrees cooler, but more like 2-6 degrees.

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So for the y580 do you prefer the U2 then the u3? And just get the fan add on?

 

ok so far im thinking of just getting the u2 with an extra fan.

 

That's right

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I had the U3, returned it for the X-Slim I like it allot more.

 

Would you mind posting a picture of the y580 on the x-slim?

 

My rooms not well lit, when I took out my iPhone it was showing a dark picture and the top of my desk is black, maybe someone else can get a better pic?

It fits perfect. Small, has great wind flow and can be elevated or left flat. Symmetrical and the fan has a great even flow under it.

I do wonder how much any fan actually makes of a difference in cooling though.

 

I'm experiencing really no difference in temps with the U3, at least for the HDD. I'm still getting high 50's, which isn't a good sign. I'm moving my HDD to the ODD bay tomorrow.

I have gamed for a couple hours, so for several hours my HDD temps have consistently been in the high 50's. Should I worry about harddrive failure?

 

You guys do realize that 60C isn't very hot for an i7 right? Those chips are rated for up to 95C (whereupon they promptly shut down) and can safely hit 85C.

 

When talking about 60 C they refer to the HDD, not the CPU. But that's good to know as well.

 

im getting around 53 degrees for my HD and 48 for CPU while gaming on max settings 1080p on fifa 2012 and nba 2k12 using a U3, before i was getting around 58 for my hd and mid 50s for cpu..... notice a big difference and it fits quite well its not that big really

 

What do you think about this cooling pad?

ENERMAX - Product

 

I have the U3 and I like it so far. That's not to say I won't return it for the Slim. I do sit in a chair and use it comfortably, by placing a rolled up towel under the front(keep the front two fans elevated. But to test for best cooler, I would need to take my laptop in to Microcenter, put on SWTOR and let it sit for 15 minutes in game and see the temp graph on Speedfan with each cooler. Then I could make a final decision and take it home.

But again, it seems to be working well. Tonight I will get a Speedfan graph and see what I am not seeing in game. Alternatively, I can get 3 large holes cut out where the fans are, and have more direct air blowing on them three intake meshes.