Notebook Coolers : A Buyers Guide

[cokie69]

Yes I have blown the dust out of the intakes of the notebook

The image...


Again, although you're not in Europe.... any idea where to get the Cryo XL over here?

PS. fyi, the ambience temp where I live is now around 28º... I guess this have an influence as well on the average temp on which computers run...

[cokie69]

btw!... I'm quite concerned about the power requirements of the NZXT Cryo LX.... (http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi..._cryo_lx/4.htm)... how do I know if my laptop will be able to handle this?. I wouldn't want a useless cooler for my laptop, would I?

[X2P]

I would personally recommend the Zalman NC2000 for you. Do not expect too much out of it though it should cool your notebook.

[cokie69]

But... to my understanding the Zalman eats up a USB port from the laptop and does not have any built-in hub to "restore" it, is not it?. So I would end up with one less USB port over all... can't afford that!.

What about the Vantec LapCool Pro ?.

[X2P]

But... to my understanding the Zalman eats up a USB port from the laptop and does not have any built-in hub to "restore" it, is not it?. So I would end up with one less USB port over all... can't afford that!.

What about the Vantec LapCool Pro ?.

I would avoid the vantec till it is released to see user feedback. Plus it appears to look like the rosewell with vents over top without any proper even airflow.

The Zalman does have a port on the opposite side if you read the review in the sig or even the comparasion.

[Danfi]

on that pc (your notebook is on the right) which one is the hd and can you give me some measurements of the notebook like space from front to vent X etc more = better

I will be able to tell which will work better for your notebook.

Is noise a major issue or not really?[/QUOTE]



I've outlined what I believe to be the hard drive.. I have dual hard drives on my configuration.. I'm not completely sure which one it is in the picture..

Noise is not a major issue.. and I currently can't get the dimensions..

[X2P]

on that pc (your notebook is on the right) which one is the hd and can you give me some measurements of the notebook like space from front to vent X etc more = better

I will be able to tell which will work better for your notebook.

Is noise a major issue or not really?

I've outlined what I believe to be the hard drive.. I have dual hard drives on my configuration.. I'm not completely sure which one it is in the picture..

Noise is not a major issue.. and I currently can't get the dimensions..[/QUOTE]


Could you guess the space between the very front part of the front vent to the end of the back fan please?

[Danfi]

about 7-8 inches.. from the very front of teh laptop to the back of the square fan.. probably 10 inches

[X2P]

about 7-8 inches.. from the very front of teh laptop to the back of the square fan.. probably 10 inches

Go for the NZXT if you do not care about noise etc. alternative would be the Zalman NC2000.

[Danfi]

Why do you recommend those two? Specifically.. the NZXT over the Zalman?