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[Top 10] $30 (Budget) Notebook Coolers

Even though notebook coolers have increasingly developed into a standard accessory for notebook users, some do not want to spend the money for the popular models such as the Zalman NC2000, and others simply can’t afford to.   Fortunately there is a large assortment of coolers available for $30. We have rounded up what we consider the top 10 notebook coolers for the price range. Though it will be up to you to determine which will work best in tandem with your notebook. If you need...

[Top 5] Budget Minded Gaming Mice

Just as headphones are your ears when gaming mice and keyboards are your hands and feet. Without your mouse you would not be able to aim, shoot, select, scope and dozens of other actions. Choosing the appropriate mouse is important and unlike in the case of some peripherals, the term “gaming” does make a difference in the world of mice. Basically, gaming mice tend to have higher DPI (Dots per Inch) allowing high velocity movements and immense precision. Though essential for gaming,...

[Top 3] 17 inch Notebook Coolers

With many of the top gaming notebooks on the market boasting a 17” form factor, the market for notebook coolers supporting 17” notebooks is clearly there, though there are only a handful of coolers to fill this void. In this Top 3 article we’ll round up the three best 17” notebook coolers, introducing their top features and benefits and eventually letting you decide which is best. To understand how to select the best cooler, read our Notebook Coolers Buyers’ Guide Thermaltake...

How it works: Cooling Systems

Although notebooks have developed much in recent history they continue to generate great amounts of heat. The amount of heat generated has gone up due to the immense power of notebooks today. The heat is dealt with by cooling systems, which are often designed specifically for a specific notebook. Let’s start off with something basic, metals. There are generally two metals used for notebook heatsinks, copper and aluminum. A major reason is due to their high heat conductivity, 400 W/mK...