NZXT Cryo LX Modding Compilation

Long time laptopper, first time modder. With all the Cryo LX knowledge that's out there, I thought it would be good to have a new home for best mods and results from the group. In our house we have a MiniFit XL, Notepal X2, X-Slim and now, a Cryo LX (back in stock!). Honestly, the 70cfm X-Slim is an incredible deal and beats the Cryo out of the box on all three laptops (hp dv600, dv9000, dv6-7000).

First mods:
#1 Removed the mesh above the fans. Obvious choice. The mesh restriction was incredible. Take it off and blow through it, you'll see.
#2, close up the side mesh with electrical tape to force air up, rather than out. Not sure if that did much.
#3, boost the power to the fans with a regulated power supply. 6 and 9 volts both work nicely. Note: Do NOT connect the USB hub if you boost fan power with another power supply. Also, the hp seems to power the fans equally well from usb or 5v PS.

I have seen the very slick fan swaps and individual fan controls:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/659600-nzxt-cryo-lx-modified.html Props to Belkin910.

Will have some charts to post shortly. Question is, what's next? This thing has more potential. I'm thinking a few S-Flex fans or perhaps trimming the rubberized insets that restrict fans 1 and 3. I love it as a 'stay in the office' unit, while the MiniFit or X-Slim serve for travel.

The new dv6 may be a lost cause for cooling as there is virtually no venting on the bottom of the unit (over 100C regularly), but that doesn't mean we can't take things way too far, right? Anyone have a clue what the included fans top out at for CFM?

 

can't really say what CFM because I didn't measured but it is defenatelly below average. not a piece of crap but almost. also they are made of cheap plastic. any good aftermarket fans are better.
just be sure to choose the same size otherwise it won't fit. some 120mm are bigger.
I would recommend some fans with leds with on of switch, temperature probes and built-in fan controller for absolute win.
but really s-flex is enough and it's great.

 

They definitely aren't on par with quality fans, but the price point would move ever skyward if they were. (3) S-Flex are nearly as expensive as the unit. Temp probes and controller are a good call.