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    Laptop chill pads? Worth it?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by psxsage, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. psxsage

    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    Should i bother using one while the laptop is on the desk? if so what would you reccomend for an XPS 1530?
     
    psxsage, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    antec notebook cooler s
     
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    nobscot6 Wise One

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    antec and themaltake are good ones

    make sure the fans are positioned properly.........
     
    nobscot6, Apr 23, 2008
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    Needmore4less Notebook aficionado

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    Zalman does look good too
     
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    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    Stupid question


    """"make sure the fans are positioned properly........."""


    What do you mean by that?
     
    psxsage, Apr 23, 2008
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  6. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    buy a cooler that's suitable for the placement of your intake and hot parts. some people need fans near the top of the cooler, some in the middle or you just need to make sure your lappie is positioned correctly/adequate on your cooler.
     
    pukemon, Apr 24, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    That is the great thing about the Zalman NC2000/1000.. Its got an equal distribution everywhere! meaning fan location on your notebook does not matter
     
    X2P, Apr 24, 2008
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