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    Notepal U3/u2 vs Coolermaster x2

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by KayC, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    I have a dv6t quad edition and i was wondering which cooler would be better for my laptop?
     
    KayC, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    just get the u3...the only difference is the fans.
     
    hiarieshi, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    Isnt the u3 a lot larger? I have a 15.6 inch laptop, will it accomodate it better?
     
    KayC, Dec 24, 2011
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  4. beggerboi

    beggerboi Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the notepal u3. it is huge and i find it hard to carry around.

    no backpack of mine can carry it

    keep in mind it is not only long, but also very wide
     
    beggerboi, Dec 27, 2011
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  5. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    The Notepal U3 is a full-size cooler for a full-size notebook. I have it and it fits nicely (fans removed) inside my Targus 17" w/dome Messenger case.


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    Krane, Dec 27, 2011
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  6. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    sizes are 14 inch, 15, 17
     
    hiarieshi, Dec 29, 2011
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  7. Fort

    Fort Newbie

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    If you have plans to lug it around, go the U2 unless you have a case that can accomodate an 18 inch laptop (although it is a 17 inch cooler you should allow extra room for scratch resistance). To be honest download speedfan and if your HDD doesn't exceed 50 degrees in normal use then the extra fans won't really be an advantage.
     
    Fort, Jan 11, 2012
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  8. yhchoong

    yhchoong Notebook Consultant

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    The U2 and U3 are great cooling platforms with subpar fans. U3 comes with a fan speed controller, U2 does not.

    The size of a U2 is such that it will almost perfectly fit the bottom of the current MBP 15 with half inch of overhanging edges on either side. Add an extra 1-1.5" parameter all around the U2 and you get the size of the U3.

    Here's a vid to show you the size of the U2:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXW-O3NZaG4
     
    yhchoong, Jan 13, 2012
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