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    To all my XPS M170 owners!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by germslopz, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. germslopz

    germslopz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering what laptop cooler works best for your XPS. I was thinking about getting the Zalman NC2000 but reviews say its kinda weak. Seeing that its a 17" laptop, not all laptop coolers work. So anybody out there with the M170? Thanks :D
     
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    jeffreyac Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm interested too - I know what you mean, in that the Zalman was recommended here, but I read a few more reviews that weren't impressive.

    I will mention there is a thread dedicated to cooling systems further down in the accessories forum - I've been poking around in there getting some tips. You might check it out while we're waiting for the smart folks here to come up with suggestions for you... :)

    EDITed for clarification
     
    jeffreyac, Mar 19, 2009
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    Well I don't really have M170 but my laptop being also a 17" is actually 4~7 degrees cooler using the Zalman NC-2000

    I'm guessing you probably will get better results asking in the XPS section
     
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  4. germslopz

    germslopz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I didnt even know they had a XPS section, can i move this to that section?
     
    germslopz, Mar 19, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just use a regular 15$ cooler. It works good. Just turn off SLI while not gaming then ur laptop will be cool with a 15$ cooler.
     
    spradhan01, Mar 21, 2009
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