Looking for a notebook cooler for Sager np5790

Hey, just happened across this forum while searching for a laptop fan for my np5790 and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for me? It doesn't run super hot, I'm just looking for something to extend the life of my laptop. I've had it for about a year now and it's taken some serious abuse, I've been leaving it on for ages and playing a ton of games so I'd like to get something to put under it but I'm not sure what would be best. I've been looking at 2 that were suggested in a previous thread for a different model but maybe someone has some suggestion that would be better for this specific model. Thanks in advance!

 

Welcome to the NBR forums.

There are many great notebook coolers... the most popular being:
- Zalman ZM-NC2000
- NZXT Cryo LX
- Cooler Master Infinite

but to really make sure your system stays healthy... is to make sure that it is as clean of dust as possible.

you must always monitor the temps (especially while in-game) and clean out the vents/fans monthly to make sure dust does not clog the airflow up.
- and re-apply new thermal compound for the GPU (and CPU if you want) each year or so.

here is my typical post about this topic:
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If you are overheating... usually any temp over 90C degrees is bad.

when was the last time that you cleaned out the fans and vents thoroughly...?

if never, then thats why.

1) remove battery
2) remove/unscrew the panels on the bottom of the notebook to get to fans and vents ( if possible, if not its okay.. skip step 5)
3) use flashlight to look through vents for the dust (if you cant see the light on the other end, then the vents are clogged up)
4) go outside, get some compressed air (cans or compressor @ 50 PSI) and give the vents a good airing out all directions ( concentrating on the vents)
.... you might want to brace the fan blade(s) when airing it out (with a toothpick or paperclip to prevent it from spinning out too much)
.... or use short bursts (1-2 secs) of air instead of bracing the fans.
5) go get some Q-tips and swab the fan blades and the area around it
6) then go do a second airing with compressed air (all directions again focusing on the fans and vents) to push out the dust that was dislodged from the Q-tips

7*) Now go use the flashlight again and look through the vents (shine the flashlight from the fan, you look through the other end) for anymore dust clogs.

8) Then start up the notebook... and let the fans cycle up (use the Fan Toggle at max speed if your system has it) to push out any other dust that might have been stuck.

If all goes well you should be able to close up the notebook and...

you're done.

*repeat this step until its cleaned out.

Thats pretty much it.

Just make sure to do this every two-three months... it should take about 15-20min per cleaning if you want to be thorough.
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Gaming notebooks are a new thing, you must realize that you have to take some extra care of them over typical use notebooks:

1) Battery: to maintain the longevity of any rechargeable battery
- you must NEVER overcharge it [especially for long durations of time while it still be in use] by keeping it plugged into AC
- remember to give a full charge cycle (discharge it under 50% and charge it back to full) once a week if you constantly leave it plugged in.
- OR you can just charge it to 50%+ and remove the battery and store in cool dry place.. not the fridge [remember to use it occasionally 3-4 time a year to charge and discharge it].

2.) Heat: to prevent a healthy notebook from overheating
- ALWAYS use the notebook on a clean, hard & flat surface
- NEVER use on soft surfaces (laps, beds, couch, etc.) that can block the fans on the bottom
- RECOMMENDED to be used on a notebook cooler... namely the Zalman ZM-NC1000 or ZM-NC2000
- check your fans underneath occasionally (at least once a month or two) for any dust clogs [clean them out with Q-tips and air cans/compressors]
- do a yearly re-application of thermal compound for the GPU (and CPU if you want)
- ALWAYS monitor the temps (CPU, GPU, HDD, etc..) to watch for fluctuations, which would indicate overheating by dust usually

By doing these simple things, your entire system will easily last for more than 3 years.

 

thanks very much for all the great info ^^ the two I had been looking at were the zalman and cryo lx you mentioned so that's reassuring