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    Cooler for Zenbook

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by coiner, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. coiner

    coiner Newbie

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    Hi guys, I'm looking for a cooler for my 13.3" Asus Zenbook. I've been playing WoW on it occasionally and it starts to run in excess of 80c even with all graphics settings and resolution on low. I've looked through the selection on Newegg, but all of the coolers seem to be made for 15"+ laptops and I feel like it will be awkward or not work properly with a smaller laptop. Any suggestions? Thanks.
     
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  2. knight427

    knight427 theenemysgateisdown

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    There's not really a problem with using a large cooler, some of them you can even move the fans around to where they are most needed (Cooler Master U2 and U3). I did read one bad review of a cooler by a user with 13" MBP complaining that the air blows around the laptop onto his hands and even face, so it was annoying.

    But if you want one that fits nicely, check this out:
    Newegg.com - Cooler Master NotePal X-Lite Notebook Cooler Model R9-NBC-XLIT-GP
    ($6.99 after mail-in-rebate)

    Asus Zenbook
    Width: 325 mm
    Depth: 223 mm

    NotePal X-Lite
    Width: 329 mm
    Depth: 249 mm

    *note, I have not used or seen this product, just going off the dimensions
     
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  3. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    Why are you using an ultrabook to game on? personally buying a cooler for it would be counter productive to having the zenbook. but if you want cheap and does the job go with the cooler master U1
     
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