Notebook Coolers : A Buyers Guide

[sieuchuoi89]

What cooler pad is best for Dell vostro 1510?

[X2P]

Originally Posted by sieuchuoi89

What cooler pad is best for Dell vostro 1510?

Looking at the bottom which was actually quite bare I would say if you have the money go for the NZXT, if not get a Zalman NC2000

[trumpcard]

Hi X2P,

I was wondering what you would suggest for the Thinkpad T61, as the resident expert?

thanks a bunch in advance!!!

[X2P]

For a T61 I would say either the Zalman NC2000 or NZXT Cryo

[Danfi]

I'm looking for a notebook cooler for my dv9700t.. is there one that would do a good job at reducing the temperatures? Maybe the NC-2000? I'd like to stay below $60.

[X2P]

Originally Posted by Danfi

I'm looking for a notebook cooler for my dv9700t.. is there one that would do a good job at reducing the temperatures? Maybe the NC-2000? I'd like to stay below $60.

1) Do you care about noise?

2) Could you post a picture of the bottom please, I have been unable to find one online

[Danfi]

1) Noise isn't a huge problem necessarily.. I don't want it to sound like a jet taking off though... Is it possible to get one that would work comfortably on my lap at all? It doesn't absolutely have to though.. I'm thinking possibly the Zalman (but I've heard it doesn't always do a substantial job of cooling it down) and the Cryo LX is kind of expensive.. I'd like to stay under $60 if possible.

2)

[X2P]

Originally Posted by Danfi

1) Noise isn't a huge problem necessarily.. I don't want it to sound like a jet taking off though... Is it possible to get one that would work comfortably on my lap at all? It doesn't absolutely have to though.. I'm thinking possibly the Zalman (but I've heard it doesn't always do a substantial job of cooling it down) and the Cryo LX is kind of expensive.. I'd like to stay under $60 if possible.

2)

Thanks for uploading pic I would say Zalman is the only other choice and is not a bad one. good luck

[Danfi]

By how much do you think it would lower temperatures, particularly the hard drive.. which can get up to 48 degrees idling.. it's right under the left handrest.

[X2P]

Originally Posted by Danfi

By how much do you think it would lower temperatures, particularly the hard drive.. which can get up to 48 degrees idling.. it's right under the left handrest.

I would say it should do a decent job as it will be hit perfectly by the fans. BUT that is my opinion. You may want to cut down on unused services etc to lower hd temperature aswell. Also make sure your fans are blown out