The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Questions for Zalman NC2000 Notebook Cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kimbahpnam, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. kimbahpnam

    kimbahpnam Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I just picked one up for my Macbook Pro which isn't the best laptop for laptop coolers the way they're designed. At any rate, I've noticed my temps have dropped since using it.

    My first question is if anyone has tried modding it? It looks liked they've outlined two extra fan cutouts. Is this to install two extra fans or just part of the design?
    Also, are the fans in the NC2000 the best fans to use? Is it worth it to try to swap them out for higher quality fans?
     
    kimbahpnam, Jul 28, 2009
    #1
  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,140
    Messages:
    6,547
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    The fan cutouts aren't cutouts at all; they are just there for aesthetics. The engineers at Zalman have designed the cooler with quality fans that can push enough air under the limited 2.5W from USB.

    Your MBP is probably reporting cooler temperatures because the aluminium base is ice cold when it makes contact with the bottom of the notebook, and it will stay cold with the constant circulation of air underneath.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Jul 28, 2009
    #2