Zalman NC2000(B) Review: Pictures, Statistics and more

Couple questions...

First, I have an antec cooling pad for my current M1530. It works pretty well. What I like most about it though is that it sits well on my lap. The NC2000 seems to be design for a flat surface. Is it possible to put it on ones lap without discomfort or instability?

My new SXPS16 is coming in the mail and was wondering if the NC2000 would be big enough. The SXPS16's dimensions are:

Width: 15.15" (384.9mm)
Height: 0.95" (24.1mm) front / 1.34" (33.95mm) back
Depth: 10.02" (254.6mm)

Thanks.

As a side note the hottest parts of the SXPS16 seem to be towards the front. Luckily the NC2000 vents are biased towards the front. (I am not getting the bigger battery pictured).


Although the GPU is at the back.

 

Still no response...

 

Sorry for the belated response, for measurements check out this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=281575

If you would like to use it on your lap I recommend a hard surface underneath it or avoid blocking the fan intakes of the cooler.

 

I am a bit worried that the tilted slant of the Zalman will make close quarters typing difficult and typing in general cramped. Something about a slanted surface makes my wrists tight. Is this unfounded or accurate?

 

i do a lot of my computing on my lap/on the ottoman infront of my chair. Could I use this sitting on the ottoman?

 

I have the Dell Studio XPS 16. Do you prefer the Zalman NC200 or the NZXT Cryo LX for my laptop? Thanks.

 

Hello everyone, i am wondering if anyone used this with the HP HDX 18T?

 

does anyone know by how much the temps drop on the dv5 with the nc2000 specifically? thanks

 

According to my laptop fan locations (Dell XPS m1530) which cooler would you recommend?

Zalman NC2000 or the NZXT Cryo LX or any other???

Thanks

p.s. I have the 9 cell battery which elevates the laptop already.

 

Go with the Cryo ... I modded mine removed the stock fans replaces with Thermaltake 120mmx25mm fans, bypass all internal electronics (usb and thumbwheel) rewired, I'm using a 3-12 volt adapter wired to a 4 pin molex female and on the end of the cryo i have a male 4 pin molex.... It works outsatnding on my Alienware M17x.... I run 7 volts when running the 9600m and 12volts when running Dual 260m's ......Works Great!!!!

 

sup ppl,

well my nc2000 fans started kinda running slow and seems not making enough air flow too cool my stupid hp dv9000.

i have cleaned nc2000 from insade not long ago and reinstaled new moded windows, could i have managed to damage my fans somehow or windows is screwing with usb power up?

thx for your thoughts

 

Try plugging it in to another pc to see if it is a USB power issue or not.

 

hi everyone. My zalman usb line seems to have a short circuit so whenever i plug to my laptop or the other one. The laptops will be turned off immediately. I want to buy a similar usb line but if anyone know any link that show hot to make a usb line i would be appreciate.

 

My vid. of cleaning the ZM2000

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That's one BIG air compressor! I once tried cleaning my nc2000 with a can of compressed air, the result wasn't that great.

 

The BIG air compressor did a very good job for me

 

I love how the fan motors are being ruined by a 115psi compressor. Why can't you just open up the cooler like any normal person? The screws are under the two rubber feet and the rubber strip. Blowing air in through the fan intakes is just spreading loose dust inside of the cooler. You will be surprised by how much dust that isn't removed.

 

LOL! I will try it in future.

 

how do you open up the cooler? I removed the 4 screws in the upper part but nothing happen

 

pull the long strip of rubber off more screws under that, may also be under the short ones as well i forget. Ive pulled myne a few times never had the tape wear out either. That was in the post above in the quote btw lol.

 

Thanks for the review. I'm looking to get one for my 17.3 inch laptop this doesn't seem large enough though. are there larger models or do I need to go with a diff brand?

 

I would go with the NotePal U3.

My GPU runs 10C cooler with the U3 compared to the Zalman NC2000.

 

nm found my answer!

 

Hey guys do you know how to dissassemble this notebook because mine is all covered with dust in the fans and I wanted to clean him without air compressor since it can harm the fans and also I could take a look inside.

 

Which notebook? Or do you mean the cooler?

 

sory I meant the cooler

 

is it wise to go by amazon's best selling cooling pads in deciding which fan i should opt for?
i went ahead and looked at the cooler master u3, but so many of these pads seem to have positive reviews. it's difficult to distinguish one from the other.