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    Best Cooler for M17

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mike2011, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just bought a 80 buck Cooler but It dosent even cool the laptop it gets it even warmer so I am going to return my and get a new one any recomendations
     
    Mike2011, Dec 19, 2008
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  4. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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  5. fusionsenses

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    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Mike2011

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    Thats with the balls?
     
    Mike2011, Dec 19, 2008
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    yes, with the balls.
    I don't think the balls can lower idle temp by itself, but it should lower a few degree when extra air is needed for intake during gaming.
    And also, the balls make sure the intakes are not blocked.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 20, 2008
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  8. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    Cryo LX, Zalman NC2000, Enermax Aeolus, Vantec Lapcool Pro. take your pick.
     
    whizzo, Dec 20, 2008
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    Hey Whizzo, can we get the Aeolus in europe yet. I'm going to get one for my M17X, once I can get them for the Uk?

    OB
     
    Oodle-Bear, Dec 20, 2008
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    nope, not available yet as far as i know. might be able to find it on ebay, or have a friend/relative ship it from the states.
     
    whizzo, Dec 20, 2008
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  11. Mike2011

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    Dont get it its a waste of money I have the Aeolus and I am returning it it wont lower the temps
     
    Mike2011, Dec 20, 2008
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  12. FoxTrot1337

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    I am also looking for a laptop cooler andi have limited myself to these two choices:

    NZXT Black Aluminum Notebook cooler w/ 3 120mm adjustable fans Model CRYO LX

    or

    ZALMAN Notebook Cooler Model ZM-NC2000 Black

    Now my M17 should be arriving on the 23rd and I need a cooler soon.

    The only reason i can't pick between the two is that the ZALMAN cools the front and middle of the laptop, while the NZXT cools the back and middle of the laptop. I have no idea which part of the M17 is more heat prone, thus I cannot choose at the moment.

    Does anyone recommend one of these coolers over the other for the M17?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 20, 2008
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  13. Mike2011

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    The CPU vents are in the back so I would say its NZXT
     
    Mike2011, Dec 20, 2008
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    Has anyone used the NZXT? If so, how have your experiences with it been?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 20, 2008
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    I got the NZXT, pretty sweet highest temperature I have gotten on heavy load is 75 celsius
     
    Keler, Dec 21, 2008
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    I got a rosewill RNA-7000W
     
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    is that Enermax Aeolus good for 17" laptops?
     
    Shznittle, Dec 22, 2008
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    Has anyone noticed the reflective surface on the inside of the GPU/CPU access panel?

    It's probably not the greatest idea in the world, but I wonder what the temp drops would be if the access panel was removed and 'Notebook Cooler X' was blowing air directly on the inner hardware?
     
    TurbodTalon, Dec 22, 2008
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    Do not remove the baseplate, you may cause the system to fail. I suggest finding a cooler that can handle actually cooling the system. Check this out:
    http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10066&Itemid=1

    this is hands down the BEST cooler for this rig. As a matter of fact, it was designed to cool this rig specifically. Well, the OCZ/M17 rig.. Check it out, by CoolIT - freakin sweet. :) altho, it may not be available just yet..

     
    E-wrecked, Dec 23, 2008
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  21. whizzo

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    wowza, that thing's a beast. might have to review one of those... :D
     
    whizzo, Dec 23, 2008
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    yeah my NC-1000 is an awesome notebook cooler, but it isn't keeping my temps down anymore.

    the drivers i have increased my temps quite a bit, however, they run games the best. since the m9750 is the older version of the m17, perhaps i might upgrade this to have the fans in the back as well. anyone else have comments on the NZXT fan?
     
    Levenly, Dec 23, 2008
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  23. tanamerra

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    Have tried the Zalman and the NZXT. Prefer the NZXT. Seems to work slightly better but both are good.
     
    tanamerra, Dec 23, 2008
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    Any release date for that thing?
     
    Mike2011, Dec 23, 2008
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    bleh that thing isn't portable at all... and $150 is there estimated price... thats just stupid..
     
    sernul, Dec 23, 2008
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    portable? why do people get coolers? cause they're gaming..or running something intense that requires it. Well, how portable is this rig? Kinda, not the greatest.. and you're worried bout a portable cooler? :p that cooler is meant for this rig, when used with Extreme CPUs. Heck, if not running OCd this thing runs cool as ice.
     
    E-wrecked, Dec 24, 2008
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  27. Mike2011

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    Thats why I am interested its designed for OC especially for the M17/840 so on also I think there is a flaw in AW air vents are to small for air to come in I think Killers Holes are good for coolers
     
    Mike2011, Dec 24, 2008
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