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    Best laptop fan?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Nymeria, Jun 17, 2011.

  1. Nymeria

    Nymeria Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry if this is not the right section for this thread. I'm not really sure what this would be under. I want to know what the best (and cheap) laptop fan is. I currently have this little 15" Belkin fan FRYS.com | BELKIN for my 17" HP. I am not sure why my computer gets so hot after it's been on all day or after playing Aion for like an hour. The fan helps a little but it's not great. I need a better one and also can someone maybe give me tips on why my computer is heating up like that? Is it just because it's old?

    Any comments are appreciated. Thanks!
     
    Nymeria, Jun 17, 2011
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    Rebel0721 Notebook Geek

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    Rebel0721, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. Nymeria

    Nymeria Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh yes, laptop cooler. I suppose that's the right term for it lol. And I currently have a dv7t built from hp.com back in February 2009. Don't have it with me atm or I will list the specs if that mattered.

    And those fans look amazing! I mean coolers. Hopefully they're not too expensive... =/
     
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    Nymeria Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really like the Cooler Master SF-19. Should I get the usb 2.0 or 3.0? $20 difference. If they have the same functionality and everything aside from the usb 3.0 slot, then I'll just get the 2.0 because I don't have anything that uses usb 3.0. Also can I find these anywhere else besides Best Buy and Fry's?
     
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    shakennstirred Notebook Evangelist

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    no good getting usb 3 if the laptop u have doesnt have usb 3 already as you will be connecting the cooler to one of your free usb slot on the laptop so you will only get the speed of that socket
     
    shakennstirred, Jun 17, 2011
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    If your computer is only usb 2.0, then don't bother with usb 3.0 unless you plan on upgrading eventually to a usb 3.0 laptop.

    I personally have it (3.0), and it is a great cooler. Not portable at all, but very light and puts out a lot of air.
     
    KillerBunny, Jun 18, 2011
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    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    I bought the usb 3.0, but I received the usb 2.0 version. I got ripped off yeah....
    I have been using the 2.0 for quite some time now and I find it enough for my needs. I only use the ports for mouse, keyboard, external hard drive.

    If you buy a SF-19, you might want to check out my Anti-Vibration and Dustfilter SF-19 mod guide in my sig ;)

    Cheers
     
    Simplified, Jun 18, 2011
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    ^Troll much?
     
    KillerBunny, Jun 20, 2011
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    yup,usb 3.0 would be the way to go.
     
    tinycloud, Jun 20, 2011
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