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    Help with deciding on laptop cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kratos88, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. kratos88

    kratos88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys! maybe some of you can help me out, i dont know much about coolers for laptops.

    My laptop is:
    HP dv4-1275mx
    AMD ZM-80 2.1 GHz
    ATI HD3200
    4 Gigs of Ram
    400 GB Harddrive
    12-cell Battery

    The thing is, I run Half Life 2 at maz 800x600 and temp doesn't go higher than 71 in the most intensive parts, frames dont go lower. But with Gears of war, the temp rises up to 81 C. Any particular cooler you guys have in mind. The laptop already has a tilt because of the battery, but i dont want to burn the cpu out.

    Thanks!
     
    kratos88, Mar 4, 2009
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  2. --SpikE--

    --SpikE-- Notebook Enthusiast

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    --SpikE--, Mar 4, 2009
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    81°C isn't really a cause for concern, but if you want to play it safe, the Zalman NC1000 should work well with your lappy.
     
    whizzo, Mar 4, 2009
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Thats not bad, you may not need one.

    But, anyway, i recommend the Enermax Aeolus CP001 (review in signature) ;)
     
    ahl395, Mar 4, 2009
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  5. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    At those temps, you really don't need one.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 4, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    dont need one for those temps but i also go with whizze the zalman nc1000
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 4, 2009
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