Alienware cooling

Ok so after much searching looks like i will be getitng a m17 once the new gfx cards come out!

The thing is that i will be using it on my lap an not on any working surface? so to keep the laptop cool and my legs, is there a good laptop cooler out there not made for alienware PC's but works well with them, that i can use on my lap?

many thanks!

 

Im pretty sure everyone has come to the conclusion that the Zalman Tech's ZM-NC1000 laptop cooler is the best.

I have one for my NP8660 and id say it keeps my laptop on average 10c cooler than without it

its really pushes air at the bottom of your laptop and you dont loose a usb port.

I have used many and for me this is by far the best. Worth every penny

It costs about $50.00

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/07/zalman-techs-zm-nc1000-laptop-cooler-not-as-noisy-as-you-think/

 

After having a look at this one, it doesnt look like it can be used on your lap? is it possible?

 

i use a zalman nc2000 (the second gen of the 1000) and it does the job well. i do use it on my lap, but you have to be mindfull of the air intake at the bottom.

 

i've got an NC2000, works beautifully. I'll be getting an Antec 200 (20cm fan ) in a week or so for review purposes, and i'll post my review of it (with my m15x) as well as some temperature comparisons then.

here's my review of the Zalman NC2000: http://www.hookedgamers.com/articles/special/44/review_-_zalman_nc2000_notebook_cooler

 

What do you mean about the air intake on the bottom?

 

the Zalman sucks in air from the bottom (with dual 8cm fans) and pushes it out the top, towards the underside of the notebook. if you block those intakes, you'll obviously lose cooling efficiency.

 

quoted for fact.....

 

well, yeah... you think i don't know how my cooler works?

 

LOL thanks guys. Wasn't sure what was meant. I have never used a cooler before, but am thinking about gettin one due to the fact my M17 is in phase 8 now. I want it to last. So looking into this.

 

good idea, should increase the lifespan of your system. if the Zalman NC2000 doesn't appeal to you, take a look at the NZXT Cryo LX and the Enermax Aeolus.

 

If you get the NC2000, get in it in black. I had my NC2000 before my M17, it was black and had a blue LED. It matches perfectly with the M17.