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    M17X R3: What is the best cooler?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by raih4x0r, Sep 8, 2013.

  1. raih4x0r

    raih4x0r Newbie

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    It's been a while, so I finally decided to equip my rig with a nice cooler. Especially I do overclocking. I did some research about the best laptop coolers around, however I don't know which is the best one for M17X R3 and unfortunately most coolers I've found are only applicable for up to 15.6 inch laptops. I got a budget of $50 but it would be very nice if I can spend a little bit less for a cooler but a top notch quality and performance.
     
    raih4x0r, Sep 8, 2013
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I'd grab the coolermaster u3 if you're dead set on buying a cooler. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Sep 8, 2013
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    Throbin Notebook Consultant

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    Coolermaster U3 all the way!
     
    Throbin, Sep 8, 2013
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    comosc Notebook Enthusiast

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    +1 on the U3. It fits my r4 perfectly. I paid about $30 shipped from Amazon.

    Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
     
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    Wizbeer Notebook Consultant

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    two beer bottle caps to lift the rear.... WAY CHEAPER...and you get 2 beers
     
    Wizbeer, Sep 9, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    +1 on the U3, I also like the Targus Chillmat, but that's just my 2 cents. :p
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 10, 2013
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    raih4x0r Newbie

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    Thanks guys! Yeah U3 looks definitely good. Alright I'm getting this one.
     
    raih4x0r, Sep 11, 2013
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    okron1k Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Coolermaster Notepal U3 is on sale on NCIX canada for $24.99 + a $10 MIR. From what I could gather, this is one if the best coolers. If you buy from MemoryExpress, they will prove match and beat the difference by 25%. Shipping from ME was cheaper for me also ($5 vs ncix's $7-8).

    The mail in rebate is good until the end of September.
     
    okron1k, Sep 26, 2013
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