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    Zalman NC3000U 2 usb cords

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Heihachi88, Mar 30, 2012.

  1. Heihachi88

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    Hello everyone, got a question - i have zalman NC3000U and it has 2 usb power cords, should i plug both or 1 is enough? i've used 1 for few months, but i've readed somewhere that 2 usb cords connected is recommended.
     
    Heihachi88, Mar 30, 2012
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    See updated advise below
    BTW do you notice a significant temp reduction with the Zalman?
     
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    thanks, now im using 2 cords. NC3000U reduces temps by 2-4C not so much :) but atleast a bit less temps :)
     
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    MY bad, I just got the 3000S an hour ago and noticed your model has the Y adapter cord, I would use it just as the instruction book suggests do not go by my advice above!
    Thanks for input re: temps, I see no difference so far :(
    This article may help also http://computershopper.com/peripherals/reviews/zalman-zm-nc3000u
     
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    Thanks, so it clearly says to use 2 cords, right? :)
     
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    Yes that article says the two arms go into two of your laptop’s USB ports, for powering the cooler and carrying data to the cooler's USB hub.
    I really like how quite these Zalman's are!
     
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    bad side - it isn't portable... nzxt cryo lx is better in this way.
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 2, 2012
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