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    Custom Laptop Coolers

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by KawaFord, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. KawaFord

    KawaFord Notebook Consultant

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    I remember a thread about laptop coolers, and someone asked about people making their own.

    Here's a quick one I just made, took about 1/2 hour.

    Materials used:
    -(2) Antec 3 Speed Blue Neon PC Fans 80MM
    -Bottom piece of a Xmod case
    -Black cord concealer
    -Black tape
    -Hot Glue
    -12V 400MA DC Power supply

    (Upside down, Internal View)

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    (Right Side Up)

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    (Lights Off)

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    (Lights off, closer view)

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    (Laptop on cooler view)

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    (Rear Laptop View)

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    Here's 2 temp readings, with pc at idle. (Both fans set to MEDIUM Speed)

    (No cooler, idle)

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    (With Cooler, Idle)

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    Let me know what you guys think.

    Thanks!
     
    KawaFord, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. DawnsEclips

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    Dam thats pretty cool, how much did it cost you to make that, and does having the LED's feel off your laptops power source?

    It seems too complicated for me to make like that so I'm probably gonna just buy one online. Would anyone happen to know of some that's compatible with the 7805?
     
    DawnsEclips, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. KawaFord

    KawaFord Notebook Consultant

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    I'm running it off a 12V DC Power pack, from the wall.

    I could make it run off usb, but I don't plan on traveling.

    In all, it cost me $10 to build, with parts.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 3, 2009
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  4. AGlobalThreatsK

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    Im curious why you decided on that fan alignment. On the P78** the CPU and GPU fans are aligned near the top on both sides. Your fans seem to be aligned on the top and bottom near the middle. You need to test for max temps under load, idle temps can fluctuate easily.
     
    AGlobalThreatsK, Jul 3, 2009
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  5. KawaFord

    KawaFord Notebook Consultant

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    Here's the performance of the cooler under a heavy load.

    Also keep in mind, the fans are on medium settings.. High makes a big difference in air movement, but is also loud.

    (Before cooler)

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    (With Cooler)

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    KawaFord, Jul 4, 2009
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  6. AGlobalThreatsK

    AGlobalThreatsK Notebook Evangelist

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    Much better, looks like its working nicely for you!
     
    AGlobalThreatsK, Jul 4, 2009
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  7. KawaFord

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    Tomorrow I'm going to run a test with the fans on HIGH, see if it makes any difference.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 4, 2009
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  8. AGlobalThreatsK

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    Have you undervolted+used ICDiamond?
     
    AGlobalThreatsK, Jul 4, 2009
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  9. KawaFord

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    Nope, I haven't.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 4, 2009
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  10. AGlobalThreatsK

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    Each will lower temps even more
     
    AGlobalThreatsK, Jul 5, 2009
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  11. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    yeah if u undervolt u will see a good difference in temps specifically the cpu.....and if u apply ICD7 in the gpu and cpu u will see at least a 5c drop or more if applied right.....nice cooler
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Jul 6, 2009
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  12. KawaFord

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    I'm way to lazy to apply the ICD7.

    I might get around to undervolting eventually.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 6, 2009
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  13. AGlobalThreatsK

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    At least put it on the CPU and NB, it's very easy, takes less than 10 minutes.
     
    AGlobalThreatsK, Jul 7, 2009
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  14. Boomer1979

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    Stupid question, and I already tried to search google with little to no luck.

    But where did you get the xmod case?
     
    Boomer1979, Jul 8, 2009
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  15. KawaFord

    KawaFord Notebook Consultant

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    From a xmod?

    I had over 100 cases, and xmods at one time.

    Radio Shack used to sell them.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 11, 2009
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  16. Hello_Moto

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    well i pimped out my Cryo LX today with 3x scythe s-flex 1600rpm fans. Air flow is much improved but they still seem underpowered despite being run at 12V (1250mA).
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 11, 2009
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  17. KawaFord

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    Well, you do have 3 of them.. might need around 1 amp.

    Check the power rating of the fans.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 15, 2009
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  18. Hello_Moto

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    the power supply is rated at 1.25A max.
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 15, 2009
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  19. ZubZub

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    Quick question, which fan is blowing and/or which is sucking?

    I'm guessing the GPU located fan is blowing and the HDD located fan is sucking.
     
    ZubZub, Jul 16, 2009
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    They are both blowing,
     
    KawaFord, Jul 17, 2009
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    What are the Fans rated for?
     
    KawaFord, Jul 18, 2009
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  22. Hello_Moto

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    the stock fans (as well as the scythe s-flex fans that i replaced them with) are both able to handle 12v max. being pumped through them and are rated with a 200mA power draw each

    3x200mA= 600mA; which should be more than enough for my 1250mA AC wall adapter to handle even though I personally think that the fans are still being underpowered - probably due to my paranoia that i fried the circuit board when i connected the USB to USB connection and touched the metal casing of the LX which caused the middle stock fan to start smoking and a strong smell of burning ensued. As a precaution, i therefore replaced all stock fans with the Scythe S-flex fans.
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 19, 2009
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  23. KawaFord

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    Got any pictures of it?
     
    KawaFord, Jul 22, 2009
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  24. Hello_Moto

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    I dont have pictures of my mod but wasupdog already has pictures from his modding of the Cryo LX:-

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=391310

    Mine is exactly the same with the exception of the middle fan (Wasupdog's Antec Tricool) being a Scythe S-Flex too. I didnt use a cable-tie either so some the wiring to the fans can be seen through the grill whereas wasupdog has neatly hidden all his away with the use of a cable-tie.

    The Cryo LX is very easy to take apart and mod. When my replacement circuit board arrives from NXZT, I probably use a cable-tie.
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 22, 2009
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  25. KawaFord

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    It's pretty cool. I like it.
     
    KawaFord, Jul 22, 2009
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