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Antec Notebook cooler?

Yes a notbook cooler is something very useful. My laptop is on about 20 hours a day, and sits on a cooler for about 17 of them. If you are a heavy user it is well worth it. My machine runs at alot lower temp, and the RAM and hard drive get cooled as well.
 
I've been using this BYTECC NC-500 for a year now and it's great. When involved in SETI races I would crunch 24/7 for 5-6weeks on it and thanks to the cooler it stayed stable and cool. I position the 2 fans to perfectly align with the two hot spots on the bottom of my Compaq 900z and while normally under extended heavy load they would be very hot they were barely warm.
 
Is one made out of acrylic bad? The aluminum one linked to on Newegg is good, but my laptop doesn't have ps/2 ports.
 
I actually decided to order that Bytec after seeing it. I'll have to check it out and see if it works better than mine.
 
Originally posted by: jimmyl930
Is one made out of acrylic bad? The aluminum one linked to on Newegg is good, but my laptop doesn't have ps/2 ports.
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It has an adapter for using USB as well. Hey dnuggett, which one do you have now?
 
i just ordered the antec one. techtv says it's good. i've been playing Final Fantasy XI lately and so my notebook has been getting hot. so i think this will be good for it.
 
Let us know how it works out for you. It says it should not be used on your lap because the fas blow downwards. Anybody use the Targus Traveler Coolpad yet? I want it to use on my lap and wondered how it comfortable it is? Thanks
 
Originally posted by: NeoMadHatter
i've been playing Final Fantasy XI lately and so my notebook has been getting hot. so i think this will be good for it.
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This is the same reason I want to get one as well. I will have to look into the Antec one in Canada hopefully.

 
Originally posted by: Firus
Originally posted by: NeoMadHatter
i've been playing Final Fantasy XI lately and so my notebook has been getting hot. so i think this will be good for it.
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This is the same reason I want to get one as well. I will have to look into the Antec one in Canada hopefully.
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the game is fun. i'll let you know how it works when i get it and test it out. what server are you on? i'm on Garuda
 
Oh I was on Garuda, but I remade my char and now on Pandemonium. Yes, please let me know how the cooler works out 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Firus
Oh I was on Garuda, but I remade my char and now on Pandemonium. Yes, please let me know how the cooler works out 🙂
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ahh, why'd you leave garuda? i'll be getting this later today when i get back from classes. then i'll test it out. that is if someone is there to answer the door when the ups guy comes by.
 
As long as you use your laptop within the enviromental specifications set by the manufacturer, these devices are unecessary. If you need one of these devices to keep your machine running, then your unit probably has some mechanical/electrical problems.
 
Originally posted by: jschuk
As long as you use your laptop within the enviromental specifications set by the manufacturer, these devices are unecessary. If you need one of these devices to keep your machine running, then your unit probably has some mechanical/electrical problems.
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Of course you're correct, and I don't use it by necessity but because keeping it cooler is always better than not. I also like having it elevated and angled the way the BYTECC does it for me as it makes it easier to use when on my desk, patio table, ect. 25$ didn't break me either 😉
 
Originally posted by: jschuk
As long as you use your laptop within the enviromental specifications set by the manufacturer, these devices are unecessary. If you need one of these devices to keep your machine running, then your unit probably has some mechanical/electrical problems.
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The idea isn't that you need one to keep it running. The idea for the cooler is for those of us that use a laptop more than a few hours a day it is a great way to keep the laptop at a fairly decent temp throughout it's use. Heat is the enemy of electrical components and keeping a machine cooler will help to preserve its longevity. We aren't looking at these becasue our laptops won't function without it.

I just received the Bytecc from Newegg today, and this is by far a better cooler than the Targus. I also like the way the unit puts my laptop at an angle, it's much easier on the wrists and puts my hands in a much more comfortable position on the laptop. My only compalint so far is the unit is rather loud, so for those of you who like a quiet laptop, this model probably isn't for you. I may be lookng at getting the Antec model soon, just to compare the two. Overall I'd say it is a good buy, but this is only after one day of use.
 
Neomadhatter what's your take on the cooler? Can anyone recommend a cooler that sits comfortaby on you lap?
 
Originally posted by: eriqesque
Heatpipe cooler

I use this one works very well and no noise at all.
I used a targus cool pad til i found this. Much better cooling and can be used on you lap
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Is the bottom of the Traveler Coolpad flat?

Jeez $40+shipping versus Coolpad for $12.95. Coolpad it will be 🙂
 
Originally posted by: eriqesque
Heatpipe cooler

I use this one works very well and no noise at all.
I used a targus cool pad til i found this. Much better cooling and can be used on you lap
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i checked out the review for that, and it only cooled 10 degrees on the Dell latitude.
is that considered alot for a laptop, or am i just ignorant? 🙂
 
Originally posted by: TEEZLE
Originally posted by: eriqesque
Heatpipe cooler

I use this one works very well and no noise at all.
I used a targus cool pad til i found this. Much better cooling and can be used on you lap
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Is the bottom of the Traveler Coolpad flat?

Jeez $40+shipping versus Coolpad for $12.95. Coolpad it will be 🙂
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the cool pad has very flat feet on the bottom but it has risers on the top back
it is just not that usable on the lap much better on a hard surface.

 
I think that 10 degrees is a fair amount of cooling for a non fan cooling pad
but thats just me.
Anyway now that the weather is cooler in my part of the country i dont need either one
My T40 fan only comes on if Iam doing something really intense.
 
Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Originally posted by: jimmyl930
Is one made out of acrylic bad? The aluminum one linked to on Newegg is good, but my laptop doesn't have ps/2 ports.
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It has an adapter for using USB as well. Hey dnuggett, which one do you have now?
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You are referring to the Bytec NC-500 right?

Also, how loud are the Antec and Bytec NC-500 coolers?

Thanks.
 
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