Same here, cant really find Zalman nowadays, been wanting to buy it , but no chance seeing it yet.

same here too..

Zalman is waaaay better.

Any laptop fan recommendation ?

Currently using one cooler master notepal i200, not much difference

is notepal x - slim 2 good ?

This post has been edited by zoixc: Apr 3 2019, 09:45 AM

Better do repaste, much more effective, cheaper too

laptop not even one month old yet la.

buying cause i like the laptop to be higher cause my table is quite low, so i was thinking since want it higher why not just get a cooling fan

I repasted my Y530 1 week after I got it

I tried cooling fan (RM45 cooler master one). Literally no difference. If I raise up the back with 2 notepads (about 2cm height combined), I got slightly better thermals surprisingly. Free yet effective way

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: Apr 4 2019, 04:22 PM

ohh, any better performance after repaste ?

Better thermals of course

CPU temp playing destiny 2 is around 96 to 98 , but i don't notice any thermal throttle.

Is it ok for the long run ? or should i under volt it slightly ?

90+C is high, sure got thermal throttle if you monitor clock speed

Undervolt and consider repaste (needed if you encounter uneven core temps)

Ah okay, would repaste required.me to install os and other stuff again ?

Generally have no clue about repaste.

Replace thermal paste...nothing related to OS

which thermal paste do you recommend ?

In general: TG Kryonaut. But only works well with good heatsinks and the amount is little (enough for a few applications only)
Otherwise CM Mastergel Maker Nano (currently using)

Ah thanks, will look into it.
How bout Noctua NT - H1 is it any good ?

Dry out quickly in laptops due to low mounting pressure (better than Arctic MX-4 but still not that good)

How quick is quick, can last for at least 2 years ?

How bout TG Kryonaut

MX-4 can dry out in a few weeks, not sure about NT-H1 - if I remembered correctly it depends

Kryonaut also can dry out quickly if the heatsink is lemon - contact surface not even, low pressure etc

Oh okay thanks.

Currently deciding to go with Kryonaut or NT - H1.