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    Coling pad for M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by STiHiaL, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. STiHiaL

    STiHiaL Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, i'm serching for cooling pad for my M15x.
    Summer... Average temps inside the house is 30-37C, and my 5850M 1.15V 870/1200 became overhating ...

    I'm locking for CoolerMaster NotePal U3 and Zalman ZM-NC11. Did somebady use this pads?

    Maby anotherone coling pad will be better?
    Wich colling pads do u use with your M15x laptops?
     
    STiHiaL, Jul 3, 2012
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  2. CluckyTaco

    CluckyTaco Notebook Geek

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    I used the zalman one but I had to let it go (too big to carry around). It was the nc-3000. I did the job pretty good but the only issue was that the usb power socket is not durable and had lots of loose contact. I sent it back for a replacement but the issue still remained. I ended up using the dc adapter. As for the nc 11 it's quite big and unless looks are important I'd say go for the nc-3000 as it's cheaper and does the job just as good. Don't expect to carry it around as it's big heavy and I had to leave it while moving.
     
    CluckyTaco, Jul 3, 2012
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  3. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    The best cooling pad of all is none.

    Get the 9 cell battery and then some notebook feet such as these

    Notebook Laptop Heat Reduction Pad Cooling Cool Feet I | eBay

    The 9 cell battery alone will raise the laptop at the back by a good inch. The Feet mounted on the battery will raise the laptop a further inch and at the front half an inch.

    I also recommend taking the back panel off and stripping out the mesh that cover the intake vents for the fans. This helps the fans suck in more air.

    I have done the above and even in ambient temps of nearly 30C my M15x runs nice and cool.
     
    King of Interns, Jul 4, 2012
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