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    Opinion on Zalman NC1000 notebook cooler?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by skeezix, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. skeezix

    skeezix Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have the Zalman ZM-NC1000 (or 'B' black model) cooler on a Sager/Clevo?

    I only ask with regards to the spacing of the fans and the intakes.

    Seems relatively well regarded in the forums here, and given the Clevos intake on the bottom seems a good match.

    - width is okay? (for on-desk use)
    - placement is okay of the air movement, mating to our intakes?

    Good branded coolers seem hard to come by here (by order only), and going to pass on the $19.99 jobbies :)

    I might add that I've been using a Thermeltek unpowered pad for years .. was maybe a good idea for my old Thinkpad, but seems to actually not help (and possibly hinder) my Sager/Clevo .. perhaps just got in the way of the intakes as the feat sink into it as it warms.

    jeff
     
    skeezix, Mar 16, 2009
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the Zalman's are solid, I have used both the NC1000 and NC2000.

    the NC1000 fits perfect for 15.4" and smaller systems
    the NC2000 fits perfect for 15.4" and larger systems (with extra stage for 15.4")

    have you seen this yet:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=304671
     
    Gophn, Mar 16, 2009
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  3. WebRender

    WebRender Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a 1000 for my desk at home this weekend. It was actually hard to find a 1000 as Frys had loaded up on 2000s and they said they were not going to be carrying any more 1000s.

    I have owned several coolers but this one is by far the best. My decision was based off of the forums here and I am not disappointed. The 1000 is the perfect size for my NP8660 as the laptop completely covered the cooler maximizing the cooling effect. I didn’t go with a 2000 as I figured that cooling vents that weren’t under the laptop might be less than ideal.

    It runs quiet and it is very solid. I like it so much I have ordered another one for the office.
     
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  4. skeezix

    skeezix Notebook Consultant

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    ah crap, so the 2000 is what I'd need for the M570RU 17"? .

    Time to get them to order that one instead :)

    As long as the fans mate up, I'm happy :)

    jeff
     
    skeezix, Mar 16, 2009
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  5. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    Great cooler, but also look at the CRYO NZXT cooler, it uses 3 bigger fans that push out a lot of air, it's a little bulky but can be folded up for easier storage when needed.
     
    IKAS V, Mar 17, 2009
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