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    Best quality Laptop Cooler for a fair price?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Bryce2826, Oct 3, 2011.

  1. Bryce2826

    Bryce2826 Newbie

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    I'm looking to buy a laptop cooler which can keep my Alienware M14x at moderate temperatures during games and other intense CPU usage. It should preferably be a good fit for a 14 inch notebook, durable, and reliable.

    An ideal price would be anywhere from 20 to 40 dollars.

    Currently i'm considering ordering a Cooler Master Notepal U2 (with the movable fans) but i hear from some reviewers that the fans dont last very long :/

    Any suggestions?
     
    Bryce2826, Oct 3, 2011
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The U2 would be a good choice for you.
    If the fans will fail on you just replace them, it's fairly easy ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Oct 3, 2011
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    arrowslinger Notebook Consultant

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    I bought two Notepal U2's because I wanted the two extra clip fans to add to the first I ordered, can not beat the price. Can not speak to life of the fans as I have only had mine a short time but four fans on my Notepal U2 are quiet.
     
    arrowslinger, Oct 4, 2011
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    moleman4eva Notebook Geek

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    Using U2 too. Great cooling pad. One of the fan started making noises after a few months. I cut the bugger off. Still good with one fan now.
     
    moleman4eva, Oct 5, 2011
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  5. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    NZXT cryo. Mod it to work off molex and an adapted PSU or plug it into a desktop. Either way metal chassis and 3 120MM fans blowing at 100% = awesome.
     
    Thaenatos, Oct 5, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Can't agree more, i have a NZXT Cryo LX myself and loving it
    Perfect fit for the M17x.
     
    katalin_2003, Oct 5, 2011
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