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    How many of you use a cooler?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by harrynom, Apr 29, 2008.

  1. harrynom

    harrynom Notebook Guru

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    Zalman 2000 ? In Joga's review for the 5790 he says that under full load he had a temperature of 55 C with the cooler, 60 C without. That's pretty good but as he pointed out in bold, the reduction of the gpu fan's spin rate was far greater.

    "Without Cooler: The fan spins for 2 minutes, 36 seconds, then stops for 35 seconds, then spins up again. Repeat.
    With Cooler: The fan spins for 48 seconds, then stops for 40 seconds, then spins up again. Repeat."

    This would surely prolong the life of the gpu fan motor and take a fair amount of heat off as well right? Over time I think these two benefits would add up for the overall lifespan of the system. So do you guys think it's worth using or do you really not need one, I realize the 5793 stays very cool on its own already.

    Sorry misread that review, it was for a 5790 from july 07! I don't know if any of this is valid anymore, I think there have been cooling revisions since then.
     
    harrynom, Apr 29, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I use a bytec cooler all the times.
     
    The_Observer, Apr 29, 2008
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  3. sterben

    sterben Notebook Consultant

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    I use a zalman nc1000. not all the times, but almost always while gaming. I like it as much for the incline as the cooling.
     
    sterben, Apr 29, 2008
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  4. micloi

    micloi Notebook Consultant

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    I use a Zalman nc2000. Really helps keep the internal fan silent.
     
    micloi, Apr 29, 2008
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  5. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    I dont use a cooler, I didnt see a use for it yet.
     
    Vedya, Apr 29, 2008
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  6. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I've been thinking of a cooler, but I have no problems whatsoever.... sure it's better to have one, but I just don't feel the need for one....
     
    Prasad, Apr 29, 2008
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  7. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    i basically abandoned my cooler. max temp. 50C under heavy gaming. don't see why i need it
     
    Nirvana, Apr 29, 2008
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  8. EdiT808

    EdiT808 Notebook Evangelist

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    Never saw a need for a cooler at all especially for the NP5793 just put the fans at full blast put on some head phones and have some fun.
     
    EdiT808, Apr 30, 2008
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  9. pasoleatis

    pasoleatis Notebook Deity

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    My computer is very quiet in general, but the hdd is 7200 rpm and it gets almost 60 degree C at peak usage. My nc-2000 keeps it below 45.
     
    pasoleatis, Apr 30, 2008
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  10. klipsch

    klipsch Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use a Zalman. I even throw it in my bag when traveling. It's not so much a performance issue for me as it is making the very small effort to possibly extend the life of my laptop.
     
    klipsch, Apr 30, 2008
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  11. pasoleatis

    pasoleatis Notebook Deity

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    In my old Amilo laptop the hdd was too close to the proc. Without cooler was gettting so hot I could not touch the laptop. The hihest temp I got was abut 80 degrees. It even cracked the case. Cooling pad will increase the hdd life, since it does not have any cooling.
     
    pasoleatis, Apr 30, 2008
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  12. dazzyd

    dazzyd Notebook Evangelist

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    yep using a zalman NC2000 here.
     
    dazzyd, Apr 30, 2008
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  13. Boogieman117

    Boogieman117 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't use mine, I just keep it clean on a regular basis.
     
    Boogieman117, Apr 30, 2008
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