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    What is the best Zalman cooler for GX640?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by haplo_09, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. haplo_09

    haplo_09 Notebook Consultant

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    After another attempt to decrease tempeatures, I am opting for laptop cooler.
    narrowed down my choice to zalman, but not sure which one is the best?
    Suggestions?

    Is there any other coller what would reduce the temperatures below the point when fan starts turning on and off every 5 seconds?
     
    haplo_09, Aug 24, 2011
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    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    That is the most awkward video I have ever seen
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Aug 24, 2011
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    Thanks for reply guys,
    I was a little bit scatterminded when I posted.
    After checking zalman, i noticed that rubber pads on my laptop were missing so notebook was sliding down. As a result i went with cooler mastrer U2.
    ( it is the model where u can adjust your fans under the laptop)
    having overclocked my Gpu and memory to 825/1030. ( with minor artifacts and maximum temperature 72 on Gpu and 77-80 on memory ( even in furmark) I feel pretty happy.

    next steps
    a) Drill more holes
    b) install copper heatsinks
    c) mod bios to increase votage and overclock to 900. hopefully.
     
    haplo_09, Aug 24, 2011
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  5. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    I use NotePal U3 for my 740. Much better than my NC2000. 10C drop in temp.

    So much cheaper too. $20 compared to $50.
     
    Bearclaw, Aug 24, 2011
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    Yeah that video is teh lolz
     
    Bearclaw, Aug 24, 2011
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