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    NZXT CryoLX cooler: Thoughts from a new user

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by maxster, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. maxster

    maxster Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been using this cooler for greater than 1 week. I was disappointed by the out of the box performance. Cooling wasn't that great. In fact, using 4 books to prop up my laptop and using a real fan to blow air towards it cools down my laptop much better.

    Pros:
    Very quiet when using the included 5v 2000mA AC/DC adaptor.
    Nice design.

    Cons:
    Hefty. You will not be carrying this cooler around.
    Using the included AC/DC adaptor means the fan is running at very low speeds.
    Low cooling performance out of the box. Most likely due to low fan speed.

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    Bought a universal AC/DC adaptor on Ebay. Running at higher voltage, 9v or 12v will make the fans run faster. Caution: it's possible to fry the USB circuit board when using high voltage since the DC port and the USB circuit board are connected.
     
    maxster, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    what laptop are u usin with the cryo LX?

    which wire did u use to power the cryo LX out of the box? the AC/DC lookin one or the USB one?

    i'm not sure about anyone else but i use a wall-powered USB hub to power my cryo LX. the provided USB connection spins the fans faster for me. another tip would be that u don't need to place yur laptop on the front rubber part. u can put it anywhere on the cooler, so move yur laptop around til u find the spot that is most efficient for yur laptop.
     
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  3. Tobuk

    Tobuk Notebook Consultant

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    I love mine. Been using it for a week and mu CPU idle temps are 5C lower (~25C instead of ~30C), as are my GPU temps (44c instead of 48C).

    Haven't taken the time to do recorded temps when gaming, but quick peeks in the middle of a game show a solid 10-15C drop for the GPU.
     
    Tobuk, Jun 6, 2009
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  4. maxster

    maxster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a warning to those thinking of running 12V: my cooler died today. The fans, all 3, won't spin anymore. I think the problem is with the integrated circuit. The Cryo LX utilize 2 ICs, one where you plug in the USB and another where the adjustable resister is.

    So 12V at your own peril. I think 9V should last longer.
     
    maxster, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Should do, but remember you're still running almost double the rated voltage.

    Now, rip out the fans, go get some decent ones, and wire them up to a switch and a plug-pack. :p
     
    Dragunov-21, Jan 9, 2010
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