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    Recommend Notebook Cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kukka, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. kukka

    kukka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Need a notebook cooler for my xps 15 l502x. 9 cell battery. Advise please :)
     
    kukka, Sep 6, 2011
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    Route414 Notebook Guru

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    I just purchased an Antec 25: The Classic Cooler for my son's Sager 5160 college/gaming laptop. It is pretty quiet but the thing I really like is the rubberized gromets that lift the laptop by a 1/2 inch providing nice air flow.

    I got it for a great price last week because Staples had it on sale.
     
    Route414, Sep 6, 2011
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  3. kukka

    kukka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Problem is I need to know if it will work on the xps 15 with 9 cell battery.. Battery bulges out
     
    kukka, Sep 6, 2011
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    What are your temps, kukka? The "battery bulge" is supposed to help you lower temps by like...10C or so.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Sep 6, 2011
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  5. kukka

    kukka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh well I haven't received it yet lol.UPS called to say expect it delivered tomorrow. I just wanted one anyways since I'll be on it alot. Give you a idea of its use.. 12hrs a day in air conditioned room and another 6 in non ac room.
     
    kukka, Sep 6, 2011
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    ....oh. Dont worry about it then. "if it aint broken, dont fix it."

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Sep 7, 2011
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    How important are the coolers you have.
     
    opts4u, Sep 9, 2011
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Thermaltake Massive 23 GT notebook cooler

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 9, 2011
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    hi,

    12/28 – Thermalright's Shaman VGA Cooler: The Quiet Giant?
     
    Aaravkmr, Sep 9, 2011
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    I recommend NotePal U3.

    I had a Zalman NC2000 which is on par with most of the coolers like the Massive 23 but the NotePal beats my Zalman by 10C, easy.
     
    Bearclaw, Sep 9, 2011
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    +1 for the NotePal U3. Individual fans can be moved so that it sits directly underneath hot spots or air vents. Can't complain about the noise as it comes with a speed adjuster. The design is simple, looks sleek, and it works. As far as improvements, DEFINITELY. 3-4 degree drop in cpu temp (via lm-sensors in linux).
     
    donoterase, Sep 11, 2011
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