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    M17x Cooling pad woes...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by AlienwareMX17, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. AlienwareMX17

    AlienwareMX17 Newbie

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    I'm really confused as to what cooling pad would be the preferred for this laptop due to the size. I have tried a few out but they all seem to be too small. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
    AlienwareMX17, Nov 12, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    List what you've tried. I have the NZXT Cryo LX. Fits nicely.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 12, 2009
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  3. Glzmo

    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    I have the NZXT Cryo LX as well. Works great. It's almost as if it made for the M17x. The blowholes align perfectly and blow the cool air up into the M17x which sucks it through the unit cooling the components and exhausts it in the rear once it's hot.
     
    Glzmo, Nov 12, 2009
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  4. Bloodydream

    Bloodydream Notebook Guru

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    I know this may sound stupid but I truly can't tell.
    Are the fans on the bottom of my m17X pulling air into the unit and pushing out the back? Which way does the Cyro blow??

    Edit: Thinking about this one mainly because the Cyro is not a lap friendly. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834982005
     
    Bloodydream, Apr 4, 2010
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  5. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, the air is sucked from the bottom and goes out from the back.
    Cryo LX has three fans that are perfectly aligned with M17x's fans and they're blowing upward into M17x's fans.
    It might seem like cryo lx is designed for M17x.
     
    Thatoe, Apr 4, 2010
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  6. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    If you don't intend to OC' and bench, no need for a pad IMO.
    With constant room temps +27-30C max GPU seldom climbs above 80C and CPU above 70C even after many hours of gaming. The cooling is just perfect in M17X.
     
    Aikimox, Apr 4, 2010
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  7. FXi

    FXi Notebook Deity

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    I use this:
    http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1135&ID=1883

    It works exceptionally well underneath my notebooks. I did put two little rubber feet (rubber furniture feet with a quick stick top to them) at the top of the pad on either edge to enhance airflow. So there is at least one solution that should work quite well.
     
    FXi, Apr 4, 2010
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  8. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, I agree with Aikimox.
    You won't need a cooling pad even if you're gonna game for like the whole day straight.
     
    Thatoe, Apr 4, 2010
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  9. Kicker6820

    Kicker6820 Notebook Consultant

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    i got my NZXT just in case. i love it. kinda pricy but well worth it
     
    Kicker6820, Apr 4, 2010
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  10. johnnyfoofee

    johnnyfoofee Notebook Enthusiast

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    my m17x has had many cooling pads-none do better then the nzxt cryo lx.it costs but it works well when gaming .i also use a 'arctic breeze usb fan on the back left vents .this little fan works great.
     
    johnnyfoofee, Sep 8, 2010
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  11. addbot

    addbot Notebook Geek

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    for NZXT Cryo LX:
    power is drawn from ac adapter?
    and the usb ports serves as additional usb ports for the laptop?
     
    addbot, Sep 9, 2010
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