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    LapCool 2 Notebook Cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NGS, Aug 6, 2006.

  1. NGS

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    So I just bought one of these, "Vantech LapCool 2" and I think the box said the fans can spin from 1800rpm to 2600rpm, but when I used it on my Notebook it was pretty crappy. The temperature didn't change.

    Oh I have an ASUS A8Jm. I know this doesn't heat up that bad, but I'd like to keep it as cool as possible - especially in this summer temperature.

    Anyway, the fans felt pretty slow when plugged into the USB on my Notebook, after testing it on my Desktop's USB, I realized it's just the power going in that's causing it to go slow. So... I want to buy a new power adapter for it, but I need to know what's too much & too less voltage... help please ^^?
     
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    So what you're saying is that you think the power supplied from the notebook's USB port isn't enough to power the fans to maximum? Quite a peculiar problem...
    Although I highly doubt it, you can try setting your notebook's power modes to something different. Since you do have an Asus, try messing around with Power4Gear or other power properties.
     
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  3. NGS

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    Yeah... that's what I'm saying...
    Alright then, guess I'll mess around with it tomorrow, thanks. But, let's say in the end I'll have to buy a new power adapter just to increase the fan speed, what's the perfect amount of voltage?
     
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