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    Which way for air to flow on cooler?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jmgilliam, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    I've been looking for a cooler - I've read all the threads, but the one question I still have is --

    Should the cooler blow air toward your laptop or pull air away from it?

    And how can you tell which product does what? I was about ready to get a cheapo Vantec one and then read that it pull heat away from your laptop.

    I'm concerned that would counter the fan intake built into the laptop...

    Thanks in advance...
     
    jmgilliam, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. nightfox91

    nightfox91 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think you are on the right track, you want a notebook cooler that doesn't compete with the internal fans built-in with the notebook.
     
    nightfox91, Jun 27, 2007
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    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    Does the Zalman push air toward the laptop? It looks nice even though higher priced --
     
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    I'm pretty sure it does push air toward the laptop, although you may want to make sure with someone who actually owns one.
     
    nightfox91, Jun 27, 2007
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