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    Antec unbeatable 200 vs Zalman nc2000

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Simplified, Apr 17, 2011.

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    Hello people!

    I already have a Zalman nc2000 and it is great.
    I study in a university, so duing weekdays I stay in my flat near the uni, and weekends I go home.

    The thing is, lugging the cooler between my two apartments is very tedious, so I have decided to buy one more cooler and have one in each place. Since the coolers will not be lugged around anymore, I am just interested in pure cooling performance.

    I am considering theese two options:

    1. To buy another Zalman nc2000 ::: Zalman, leading the world of Quiet Computing Solutions :::
    2. To try something new and buy the Antec unbeatable 200 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MTIyNg==

    The NZXT Cryo LX is not an option as it is not available here.

    I am running my current nc2000 backflipped for better performance (se pic). Will the Antec cooler perform better?
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    Thanks in advance ;)

    Edit: My current max gpu temps under full load are 82C(main) and 78-79(2nd) with the nc2000 backflipped
     
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    Since thread has moved from M17x subforum to accessories, I will provide some extra info about the computer that is going to sit on the cooler, so people who do not own this model will know how the vents are made.

    Brand: Alienware
    Model: M17x R2
    Vent position: From the middle to the back of the laptop
    Air direction: Intake at the bottom

    Thanks
     
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