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    Is there a better gaming laptop cooler?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Lightingbird, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. Lightingbird

    Lightingbird Notebook Guru

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    I currently have this cooler under my gaming laptop. Which is a i7 on a 19 inch screen.

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    Amazon.com: NZXT ACC-NT-CRYO-LX 120MM Aluminum Notebook Cooler Adjustable Fans (Silver): Electronics

    I've had it for a few years and it has gave me so much headache. When I first got it, the thing was missing the power supply. Then they sent me another which worked. A few months later the fans stopped working. So then they sent me another fan base case. Which works but goes out and I have to shake it to make it come back on occasionally. Not to mention, the USB ports on it have never worked. Well today, it finally went completely. Which made me happy because I can replace it.

    So I've been looking for a replacement and I think I can settle on this one.

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    Amazon.com: Cooler Master Storm SF 19 17" Laptop Cooler with USB 3.0 (SGA-6000-KKYF1): Electronics

    Here is some other information on it.
    SF-19 (USB 2.0) - Cooler Master
    CM Storm SF-19 Strike Force Review - Overclockers Club

    It has two 140mm fans that are removable, LED lighting, and USB 3.0 on it as well, so I figure why not. So I was just wondering if anyone knows of a better product.
     
  2. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    I have a zalman nc2000 and it is good, I was having plans to buy the Antec 200 aswell.
    This is the first time I see this coolermaster cooler, It looks good and it surely performs well aswell because of the 2x 140mm fans.

    I will probably be buying one of theese myself after seeing this.
    +1 rep to you for this Awesome find :D
     
  3. shenker10

    shenker10 Notebook Consultant

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    what the heck kinda lappy you got thats got a 19" screen, dont think you saw it but a while ago i was planning a cooler with 2 200mm fans and 1 120mm fan, it was made from angle iron and was going to be powered with a wall outlet, i didnt make it though because it was going to cost about $100 to make and i couldnt get the electrical help i needed
     
  4. sama98b

    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    Doesn't matter what brand or design ...
    It sits under the notebook 24/7 no1 will see it ..
    Height .. if you need the notebook tilted for better typing.
    How good does it cool ... depends on ambient temperature .. there are no miracles.
    How good is it working ... how far you willing to go with the noise to get better higher cfm.

    .. for those prices I would recommend to just buy an AC for the room.
     
  5. Lightingbird

    Lightingbird Notebook Guru

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    I've posted this up on several forums. I have to admit thats the funniest response outside of recommendations ha. :D
     
  6. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    I've heard great stuff about the cooler master. Lots of good reviews on it.

    Definitely would advise a cooler for gaming, even if your room is boiling, the fan will still lower the temps 1-5C. My laptop gets 10C cooler from a 20$ fan (of course the heating sucks so bad, it doesn't really matter anyways).
     
  7. Lieto

    Lieto Notebook Deity

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    thats what i have as well. No probs with it.
     
  8. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    the cryo LX is one of the best, if not the best, coolers out on the market today. what u should've done was RMA'd or gotten a new unit from NZXT cuz your's seemed like a lemon. mines been on for, literally, 24/7 for the last 3+ years and i haven't had as much as a hiccup.