Reddit mentions of Cooler Master NotePal U3 - Laptop Cooling Pad with 3 Movable Fans

I will never buy HP again because of this. My last laptop was an hp and started to get really hot. I bought a decent cooling pad with 3 usb fans. Something like this only two of the fans were towards the back. It worked for a while but if I was watching a movie I'd have to also have a small desk fan pointing at it and have it propped up to increase the airflow. Further down the road it would overheat and shut down with all of these measures. I later learned that this was a known issue and that hp was not doing anything about it.

tldr: something like this worked for me (for a while). Never buy HP.

If you end up wanting to buy something, i purchased link a year ago because the bottom of my laptop would get so hot it would burn my legs and it works perfectly; my laptop is now just slightly warm or room temp. You can position the fans wherever you like and it an adjustable fan speed wheel and it comes with an elastic band to help secure the laptop to the device.

I imagine an 18 is preferable for those who have longer gaming sessions. Reviews have shown concern for the heat Alienware laptops produce. Consider a cooling pad; www.Alienwarearena.com forums suggest the Notepal U3.

Looks like this one can be retrofitted with 120mm fans.

What you want is directed airflow to the main CPU fan. I'm not sure how you would do that, but a small piece of square cardboard between the laptop's underside and a fan would probably work well. If that doesn't work, you can try to take off the underside of the laptop completely and expose all of the components.

However, if you laptop is that new and overheating, it might be because of other issues. Might be worth a call to tech support and see if they can do anything about it.

I have browsed some forums for the dv6t-7000 and have seen this recommended quite often. The 3 fan version is supposed to be great if you arrange the fans under the vents on the bottom of the laptop.

UPDATE so I found this beauty while doing more research. With the ability to adjust the fan positions I think it will be a great addition. I will update with any relevant data ie; temp changes, noise, aesthetics.

The Cooler Master U3 is good. But it needs to be on a desk really. You could get one of each if that would be affordable. Have the higher powered U3 on your desk and the LapAir when you're lounging on the couch,.

That's really nice! Kinda wondering if maybe I should have gotten that one hehe.

I've got this one and it's working real nice though. Same company.

Not sure what size laptop you have but I personally have this.


It has adjustable fans so you can have it feed directly into your vents.

I use the Cooler Master NotePal U3 I bought from Fry's Electronics a while back. It has 3 aux fans underneath for added air-flow. It's also lightweight and sleek. It can effectively lower your temps by ~10 degrees. I used it for several 17" laptops that I had in the past with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-U3-Cooling/dp/B003ZMF27G

No matter what laptop you get I would suggest getting a cooling fan.

This is a good one: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G

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cooler master U series is pretty good:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=pd_cp_e_0

EDIT: forgot to mention, you can move the fans on this one. So any hot areas can be covered.

I use this one, works great for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Configurable-R9-NBC-8PCK-GP/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1370807531&sr=8-11&keywords=cooler+master

Cooling pads do work, if you have the correct one for the laptop. Most cooling pads have a generic design where it pushes cold air up the center. This does not work for Macbooks, because the intake fans are on the very sides (assuming your macbook has the same intake design as mine).

For instance, I have an Alienware laptop with a cooling bad in which I can adjust the position of the fans. I position them near the top center, it cools my CPU by ~15c under load.

Sometimes just elevating the laptop helps. Heat rises, so if you buy a stand that slopes the backbook upward, you not only gain the benefit of elevating it, but the heat will rise out of the laptop through the exhaust areas more naturally.

If I was in your shoes, again assuming your intakes are similar to mine, I would try to buy a cooling pad like mine that you can adjust the position of the fans. Probably one designed for a 17 inch laptop, so you can get the fans right under the intake slits. For reference, this is what I have: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-U3-Cooling/dp/B003ZMF27G (they must have stopped producing it, hence the 1 insane used price)

I disagree. I've had the same problem with a HP dv6 and forcing more air in helped me with my heat and throttling issues. I'd agree cleaning it is the best course of action though.

I have this cooler pad. The repositional fans are great!

I use this cooling pad for my 17 inch alieneware and I have no complaints (19 inch/3 fan version). The fans can be positioned to where your intake fan is so you have some flexibility. For instance, I have one positioned directly under my cpu intake and another under my gpu intake while the third is in between for extra cooling. I paid around $30 for mine, but if you get the 17 inch model or smaller it should be around $20.

The Coolermaster Notepal U3 is a good alternative as well. Try posting to /r/suggestalaptop if you want some more opinions.

Also just out of interest, when was the last time you cleaned the fans on your laptop? Surely it wouldn't just overheat under normal loads (gaming)? Are you by any chance blocking the fan inlet?

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Configurable-R9-NBC-8PCK-GP/dp/B003ZMF27G

Buy that! I recently bought it and it's great. Fans are very quiet even when at max speed. Also you can move them around to whichever spots are hot. The design is simple and works very well. Highly recommend.

It should work fine. If you want better fan placement ability, get a Cooler Master U2 or U3 with movable fans.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Configurable-R9-NBC-8PCK-GP/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374105608&sr=1-1&keywords=cooler+master+u3

Unless Im missing something the unit doesnt have any fans or vents on the side, it only has on two fans on the bottom which pull hot air out of the case. Try using a cooling pad like this https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-U3-Cooling/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=pd_sbs_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003ZMF27G&pd_rd_r=5D8JSQF81QDPTG75A7R4&pd_rd_w=zAWkr&pd_rd_wg=kgwXU&psc=1&refRID=5D8JSQF81QDPTG75A7R4

then position one fan in the middle to pull cool air into the case and the set the other two fans to help the integrated fans pull the hot air away from the case.

If this doesnt help, rma the unit right away.

One quick remedy is to elevate the back of your laptop to increase ventilation. This helps it cool better. You may use a laptop cooling pad like this: https://www.amazon.de/Cooler-Master-Notepal-R9-NBC-8PCK-GP-Computers/dp/B003ZMF27G

In my experience, the cooling pad doesn't even need to have its own fans. Just helping air go through your laptop's cooling system helps a lot.

I use this one It looks good, metal but still lightweight and I don't bother with the fans.

Edit: not the "Plus" version which is for 19 inch laptops.

We're using the Cooler Master NotePal U3. The included fans are completely removable & can be positioned anywhere. Had it for a few years now & has worked well on several different laptops from an MX18 R2 to the 17R4 we have now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Notepal-U3-notebook/dp/B003ZMF27G

You can probably find something more up-to-date in the same range. :)

Thanks for all the comments so far. What do people think about getting a cooler like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1303756758&sr=1-5

I essentially use this thing like a desktop, and don't mind having a clunky machine hanging from it.

I would recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324964138&sr=8-3

Keeps my laptop extremely cool, even when gaming and the CPU is at full steam ahead.

This is the best notebook cooler you'll ever find. It's made of solid aluminum, has three movable fans, and also tilts you laptop to the proper angle for typing.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G/

It is a Cooler Master U3:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Notebook-R9-NBC-8PCK-G/dp/B003ZMF27G

You cant afford to spend $35?

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-U3-Cooling/dp/B003ZMF27G