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    Zm-nc2000 + M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Huuy, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. Huuy

    Huuy Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anybody know if the R2 vents will be aligned with the ZM-NC2000 vents, or will I need to slide the laptop down a little?

    Thanks.
     
    Huuy, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. ECKS

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    You prolly would have to slide it down alot, actually. You'd fare better with the U3, I think, cuz you can actually move the fans, and there's no wasted space like the ZM at the top.

    I'm actually considering a Thermaltake Massive23, cuz the middle of the base of my R3 gets really hot, and a fan/ventilation of some kind would be very helpful I think.
     
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  3. Huuy

    Huuy Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. I didn't even know about the U3, that seems like a much better option
     
    Huuy, Apr 21, 2011
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    I have a zalman nc 2000. Turn it 180* for best cooling performance. It does cool rather well without needing to turn it though.

    Highest temp with 180* turn: 80c main gpu
    Highest temp without turning it: 82c main gpu

    Those are the highest load temps my computer has reached with that cooler.
    View attachment 64267
    This is a picture of my r2 on it with a 180* turn.
    I used two rubber feet for hammocks to raise the back of the cooler.
     
    Simplified, Apr 21, 2011
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  5. Huuy

    Huuy Notebook Evangelist

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    Those are some nice temps, is that just with the cooler alone, or did you do some cooling mods?
     
    Huuy, Apr 21, 2011
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    Everything is 100% stock. No mod on the cooler, and no mod on the computer. I have not even repasted the gpus, because I do not want to void the warranty
     
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    ECKS, Apr 22, 2011
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