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    zalman 1000 vs. targus

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by CesOne, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. CesOne

    CesOne Notebook Consultant

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    I needed a cooling pad fast and the zalman i could only order online. so i went to the store and bought a targus.

    now the rpm on the fan in the zalman is 1500,,,,,targus is 2500... does that make a difference

    here's what weird.... idle with fans high and the targus on i was getting 45 to 46c

    So i turned off the targus to see if it made a difference and it didn't... the temp was still between 45 to 46c. ....

    Whats up with that..

    What do you guys think ?
     
    CesOne, Apr 14, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Zalman's are starting to be sold in retail stores like Microcenter.
     
    Gophn, Apr 14, 2008
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    dexgo Freedom Fighter

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    zalman is very good, and cool metal and it works great.

    I definently notice a change in temps.
     
    dexgo, Apr 14, 2008
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  4. CesOne

    CesOne Notebook Consultant

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    Microcenter is where i bought the targus. they didn't have the zalman...
     
    CesOne, Apr 14, 2008
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  5. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I saw them with the NC1000's a couple of weeks ago.
     
    Gophn, Apr 14, 2008
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  6. GanGstaOne

    GanGstaOne Notebook Evangelist

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    Here is my custom external cooling my temps are:
    CPU: Idle 45-52c with laptop fans off
    CPU: Peak 40-45c with laptop fans Max
    GPU: Idle 40-45c with laptop fans off
    GPU: Peak 50-55c with laptop fans Max

    External cooling fans work on 70% to be quiet

    [​IMG]
     
    GanGstaOne, Apr 15, 2008
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  7. p_boucher

    p_boucher Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    PM me if you need a Zalman cheap. I have 2 at home (silver, not black) and don't really need them anymore. I'M in Canada so you probably won't get it fast, but if you're willing to pay shipping, let me know.
     
    p_boucher, Apr 15, 2008
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