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    Best notebook cooler for Vostro 1500?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by redpointist, Aug 11, 2007.

  1. redpointist

    redpointist Notebook Enthusiast

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    This will be my first notebook and I'm looking to get a cooler for it. Don't really want to spend over $50 if there are some good options under that price point.

    What cooler would work best for this laptop? Here's a picture of the bottom of it.

    Dimensions & Weight
    Width: 14.12" (35.8cm)
    Height: 1.65" (4.5cm)
    Depth: 10.59" (26.9cm)
    Weight: Preliminary starting weight at 6.33 lbs (2.87 kg)

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    redpointist, Aug 11, 2007
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  2. Dragoneye1589

    Dragoneye1589 Notebook Consultant

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    Why do you want a notebook cooler? I can use my Inspiron 1520 on my lap and it is barely warm, I wouldn't think that a notebook cooler would do much.
     
    Dragoneye1589, Aug 12, 2007
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  3. redpointist

    redpointist Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm gonna see how hard I can overclock the 8600gt once I get it. Pretty sure a cooler would help my cause.
     
    redpointist, Aug 12, 2007
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Theres plenty out there. Targus, Antech, Zaptec(i think). Look for Chaz's notebook cooling guide. There are a few that might be worth looking at.
     
    Harper2.0, Aug 12, 2007
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  5. redpointist

    redpointist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Question: Is the Vostro 1500 going to be sucking air in from the bottom and blowing it out the sides, or blowing air out the bottom? There seems to be variations on this between notebooks.
     
    redpointist, Aug 12, 2007
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    bobblaine Notebook Consultant

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    Shouldn't you know it's your laptop, oh never mind you haven gotten it, it sucks air in blows out the sides.
     
    bobblaine, Aug 12, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Vantec and Zalman make good notebook coolers. Be sure to check them out.
     
    jetstar, Aug 13, 2007
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    redpointist Notebook Enthusiast

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    redpointist, Aug 13, 2007
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