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    Zalman NC2000 or NZXT ACC-NT CRYO LX 120MM

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Drager773, Jul 20, 2010.

  1. Drager773

    Drager773 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really need a better laptop cooler for my gaming rig/desktop replacement because this ty Targus Chill Mat is just awful. I feel like an idiot for buying the Targus for 40 bucks ,but whatever. So I was looking at Amazon and these two coolers caught my eye.

    I really don't know which one to get and price really doesnt matter. One is 60 the other is 70 meh. If someone can tell me which one is better or could just recommend me a better one than these two, that would be swell.

    Its for a 17 inch laptop btw.
     
    Drager773, Jul 20, 2010
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  2. metril

    metril Notebook Deity

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    NZXT if you don't need to transport the cooler around. Much much better than the Zalman.
     
    metril, Jul 20, 2010
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    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    The Zalman is not half bad though, its not that unconfortable in your lap.
     
    cloudbyday, Jul 21, 2010
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  4. E.D.U.

    E.D.U. Notebook Deity

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    Well, if the vents on the bottom of your 17-in laptop are concentrated closer to the front of it then I'd suggest the NC2000. Though if they are concentrated closer to the back, I'd suggest the Cryo LX. The Cryo is a beast (can push major air) and I would have easily gone for it if it was in stock 2 months ago. You can maybe even use the thing as a desk fan for yourself on warmer days, so it's multifunctional. I went with the NC2000 though and it works well enough for me :eek:.
     
    E.D.U., Jul 21, 2010
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  5. Drager773

    Drager773 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hahahah thanks E.D.U. Using The Cryo as a fan just convinced me, plus my heat is mostly coming from the back of the laptop.

    Thanks guys! lol now the real decision... the Silver Cryo or the Black one, hmmmmmm
     
    Drager773, Jul 22, 2010
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  6. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Actually it depends on the layout of your notebooks vents... read the sticky at the top of the thread
     
    X2P, Jul 22, 2010
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