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    Zalman NC2000 vs 3000

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by drama89, Sep 13, 2010.

  1. drama89

    drama89 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm gonna buy one of these products for my 14" Acer laptop. Which one should I choose? I'm guessing 3000 is the newer one but 2000 is expensiver :confused: Any feedback would be great
     
    drama89, Sep 13, 2010
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  2. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    The 2000 has an all aluminum surface, and certainly looks more luxurious.
    Get the 2000 is coolingis not your main concern.
     
    anodize, Sep 13, 2010
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  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    NC200

    Metal build
    even air flow
    you can do the concentrated air flow mod due to cooling design
    ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/302094-zalman-coolers-easy-mod-focused-airflow.html) (Wont work with NC 3000)

    NC3000
    Plastic
    large single fan
    Cheaper versions of the same thing available from other brands (Thermal take, Enermax etc)
     
    X2P, Sep 13, 2010
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  4. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    The nc3000 is not all plastic. The core is aluminum and the edges surrounding the core are plastic. It cools better than the nc2000, but the nc2000 obviously is better looking between the two. That's a fair trade imo and you'd have to go with your priority.
     
    anodize, Sep 14, 2010
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  5. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If I want nice cooling then should I go with 3000? Also how much drop on the temp on the M17x with the 3000?
     
    spradhan01, Sep 21, 2010
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