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    Anyone use a cooling pad?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NebulaFactor, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. NebulaFactor

    NebulaFactor Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking of purchasing one to keep on hand, there are just so many and different types, was wondering what you thought/used or could recommend. thanks!
     
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    for ur laptop ???
    well i use a coolermaster x2..its fine...giving around 6-8 degree difference while gaming..
    it has a single fan tho...check out where vents are present in ur laptop before you buy one though
     
    lord.tomriddle, Jan 30, 2011
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    I believe that the Alienware community widely agrees that the NZXT Cryo LX is pretty much the best notebook cooler out there in terms of cooling ability. Depending on where you are though, availability may be an isue.
     
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    In some cases, the laptop's cooling is poor (shouldn't ever happen, but it does) and a cooling pad is necessary to keep it alive.

    In cases such as this, people likely want it just to extend the life of their system. Either that, or if they plan to overclock compoments (in a gaming laptop most likely), then a cooler can ensure that they stay cool even under stress.
     
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Many of the well-engineered laptops don't "need" a cooler. But why not? Cooler is better. At home I keep my laptops on my Zalman, even though I know they're perfectly stable without them.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jan 31, 2011
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    I would go for the coolermaster storm
     
    Karamazovmm, Jan 31, 2011
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    I use coolermaster U3 with the customizable fans.
     
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    hatcher Notebook Consultant

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    notepad infinite will do the job :D
     
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    It is not necessarily that the cooling in a computer is bad, but the components can get a lot hotter than expected, if used for more powerful tasks.
     
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    I used to use the CoolerMaster ErgoStand for my Envy 15 and it kept that thing very cool and efficient during gaming sessions. Currently, I am not using anything as I just adopted a 17" Platform. I do recommend one for those peace in mind moments when dealing with heat. I am eying on the U3 for my Elitebook at the moment.
     
    Star Forge, Jan 31, 2011
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