Customer reviews of the Cooler Master NotePal U3 Plus Black

Cooler Master NotePal U3 Plus Black 39€95
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Most helpful positive review:
by FrédéricT
Posted on 19 May 2020

Did the job the way I wanted

Simple to set up, tilted for easy writing, knob to adjust fan intensity, plugs into the USB port but does not take up the space of a port as it is dual. In short, everything is fine after 1 month of use.
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Most helpful critical review:
by AnthonyG
Posted on 8 Jun 2021

simply useless

there is no temperature change ... weak fan and moreover they send instead of recovering the air ... stupid
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      • by Pascal L
        Posted on 30 Sep 2024
        Bought on 30 Aug 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Very satisfied

        Always delivered on time.
        The product is always as requested.
        Super happy with LDLC services

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      • by Julie
        Posted on 29 Sep 2024
        Bought on 3 Sep 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 41 Average rating: 9

        Efficient, adjustable cooling support

        The Cooler Master Notepal U3 Plus Black is an excellent laptop cooling stand. Its three removable fans make it easy to adjust their position for optimum cooling, depending on the location of the computer's hot zones.

        The design is robust and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. What's more, it not only improves heat dissipation, but also enhances user comfort by tilting the stand.

        In short, an effective, adjustable and practical cooler for those looking for better cooling for their laptop, particularly useful during extended sessions.

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      • by MathieuV
        Posted on 5 Sep 2024
        Bought on 3 Aug 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

        Top cooling

        I didn't believe it at first...but I actually gained 10° on an Asus Rog Strix 17 PC ??????
        In play 7 to 9° less

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      • by Rémy G
        Posted on 30 Jan 2024
        Bought on 28 Dec 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 7

        Fine

        Does the job completely but I would only give it 3 stars because the fans are extremely noisy.

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      • by Nidhogg_Grimmi
        Posted on 7 Oct 2023
        Bought on 8 Sep 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Just what I was looking for

        Hello LDLC. The product corresponds perfectly to its description. I particularly like the fact that I can adjust the position of the 3 vents on the grille according to the location of the air intakes on my PC. Nickel, nothing to complain about. All the best.

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      • by olivier M
        Posted on 5 Sep 2023
        Bought on 7 Aug 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Very good quality product

        Hello


        This is my 2nd NOTEPAL U3 PLUS BLACK COOLER MASTER (for me and my wife) and we are very satisfied. I recommend this product.

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      • by NicolasD
        Posted on 27 Aug 2023
        Bought on 22 Jun 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

        Only compatible with 17" apparently

        Bought for a MacBook Pro 16" 2019, I had to cobble together some wedges so that it wouldn't slide around, as it wasn't wide enough to rest on the rubber pads provided...
        Otherwise, it does the job, but I expected it to be more significant with or without the fans switched on.

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      • by NicolasG
        Posted on 17 Aug 2023
        Bought on 17 Jul 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        Cooler master notepad

        Attractive non-plastic frame. The fans can be placed wherever you like. All very quiet, nothing to complain about.

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      • by NathanC
        Posted on 23 Jun 2023
        Bought on 19 Jun 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 22 Average rating: 10

        Comfortable.

        Good support, the PC stays firmly in place. The fans are not noisy, they do the job. It's much more comfortable this way than with the PC resting directly on the desk.

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      • by JoelD
        Posted on 16 Jun 2023
        Bought on 4 Jun 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        very good

        I got 2 of these for my children's computers because I've already owned one myself for years.

        It's made of aluminium, so it's hard-wearing, the fans can be positioned wherever you want to optimise the airflow, and above all it's very large, so you can put a lot of different laptop formats on it.

        The only criticism is that, with its xxl dimensions, it's rather cumbersome when you're on the move because it won't fit in your laptop bag, for example.
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      • by Marc D
        Posted on 21 Apr 2023
        Bought on 23 Mar 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Excellent support / low ventilation

        As a stand it is excellent, sufficiently rigid, beautifully finished, very well designed.

        The dimensions are perfect for a 17" PC, the fact that the stand is a bit larger ensures that the perforated part covers 100% of the PC surface. (If you have an 18/19" with air suction underneath in a corner, it may be partly on the solid edge of the stand)

        For the ventilation part, the clip-on system is great and allows you to place the fans wherever you want.
        On the other hand, the efficiency is limited.

        For my part it is not annoying, I only wanted the support.
        For the cooling, it's only for the greedy games, so I mounted 2 Noctua A14 FLX powered by a 12V transformer for better performances.

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      • by Luc P
        Posted on 17 Feb 2023
        Bought on 19 Jan 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Does the job

        I've been using it for about a month, bought it to replace another one (much too noisy and inefficient).
        Does the job, more than correct noise even at full power (my wife does not complain anymore - for idea the fans of the PC make more noise). Adjustable power. The fans can be positioned as desired, which is great. Between -5 and -10°C cooling at full power.
        For info on the size: I have a 17.3" laptop and it fits well on it
        I recommend it.

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      • by Daniel D
        Posted on 13 Sep 2022
        Bought on 15 Aug 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Correct

        Correct product, efficient, stable and aesthetic. The only negative point is the delivery time which exceeded one week, not depending on the product.

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      • by SamuelS
        Posted on 25 Aug 2022
        Bought on 27 Jul 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Excellent product

        No more problems with overheating on my PC, the strap is very practical for moving around

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      • by AnaisP
        Posted on 4 Apr 2022
        Bought on 5 Mar 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Perfect!

        The fact that the fans can be placed anywhere you want makes the product adaptable to any computer!

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      • by AurelienS
        Posted on 26 Dec 2021
        Bought on 26 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

        Good product but some assembly defects

        The product does its job well, however, I find that the assembly quality is not perfect; there is a little play in some parts. Apart from that, it is a good product. For information, the fans absorb air from under the computer and expel it, not blowing fresh air into the computer; this is exactly what I was looking for, but I think it may help other people to buy it as the information is not available on the product sheet.

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      • by PhilippeG
        Posted on 30 Aug 2021
        Bought on 1 Aug 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        very good

        my PC does not heat up anymore, noise is very satisfactory, not noisier than a hard drive, advantage the adjustment of the fans

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      • by Christophe B
        Posted on 20 Jul 2021
        Bought on 20 Jun 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        Correct

        The fans tend to come off too easily.
        The USB cable doesn't fit properly as it is too close to my power supply.
        The feet get dirty too quickly.
        No management cables.

        Apart from that, overall, quite happy :-)

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      • by AnthonyG
        Posted on 8 Jun 2021
        Bought on 6 Jun 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 1

        simply useless

        there is no temperature change ... weak fan and moreover they send instead of recovering the air ... stupid

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      • by SYLVIEL
        Posted on 9 Feb 2021
        Bought on 12 Jan 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        Very useful

        My Asus R900 used to run into bios. With this product I have no more problems. However, the feet of this computer do not fit on the glides, so the computer tends to fall on the plate, which is relatively high. With the fans that can be moved it is a good point, but they seem fragile. And then the dust that accumulates!

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      • by LaurentC
        Posted on 28 Sep 2020
        Bought on 20 Sep 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 7

        Much louder than advertised

        The measurement with a sound level meter approaches 40 decibels, far from the 23 decibels announced. I had ordered this product to reduce the noise of the small laptop fans which were running very (too fast) when cooling from the outside.
        The product specifications are not as advertised.

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      • by PaulL
        Posted on 1 Aug 2020
        Bought on 28 Jul 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Good product

        Very practical product for people with gaming or desktop laptops, it allows efficient cooling depending on the placement. Very good product that I recommend

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      • by Gilbert R
        Posted on 23 Jul 2020
        Bought on 24 Jun 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 3

        Perfect, but useless

        Very good quality product, but I remain doubtful about its usefulness. It only allows you to save 3 to 4°C of cooling, which is only a marginal benefit for a gamer PC.

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      • by benjaminO
        Posted on 2 Jul 2020
        Bought on 24 Jun 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        impeccable

        I am a computer technician and I needed a good cooler for a msi laptop workstation, and yes as usual impeccable delivery, the possibility to choose the location of the fans and great nothing to complain about.

        Benjamin omnes

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      • by FrédéricT
        Posted on 19 May 2020
        Bought on 18 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        Did the job the way I wanted

        Simple to set up, tilted for easy writing, knob to adjust fan intensity, plugs into the USB port but does not take up the space of a port as it is dual.
        In short, everything is fine after 1 month of use.

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      • by Passioné
        Posted on 28 Apr 2020
        Bought on 4 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

        Do the job

        Does its job without being too noisy. Quality appearance.
        I put 8 because the package was torn. Otherwise fast delivery.

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      • by Logan T
        Posted on 26 Jan 2019
        Bought on 14 Dec 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 8

        Almost perfect

        The pluses :
        - Very good quality.
        - Adjustable speed and position.

        Minuses:
        - The fans are only in extraction and cannot be in injection.

        Delivery by relay parcel never received and then sent back another one a month later.

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      • by Terii
        Posted on 10 Aug 2018
        Bought on 17 Jul 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

        very good

        I am very happy to have purchased this product and I would like to thank LDLC for this exceptional product. It cools down my laptop considerably, it is always at a very good temperature and I am very happy to have purchased it.

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      • by Flo_D
        Posted on 4 Aug 2018
        Bought on 4 Jul 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

        Good PC support

        It's a nice stand for using a laptop (mine is a 17" MSI GL62M, no space worries) that allows you to gain height and tilt for more comfort.
        The finish is good, light and robust, easy to carry. The design is simple and effective. The big plus, you can install the 3 fans as you want on the whole plate and adjust the intensity with the commodo. The fans are good.
        The only drawback is that it does not have an on/off button... This means that to stop the fans, you have to unplug the USB (which, by the way, offers a second USB plug at the end, so you don't lose anything, you can always plug something over the control panel :) )

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      • by Antoine
        Posted on 30 Jul 2018
        Bought on 8 Jun 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        very good

        I use it every day for several weeks, everything works correctly, only small negative point, the rubber that serves as a handle opens in two. but levels of efficiency, nothing to complain about.

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      • by WeezyAlexy
        Posted on 24 Jul 2018
        Bought on 6 Jul 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        Very effective!

        Very happy with this purchase, the fans are quite quiet, cool well.
        My computer (MSI, 17.3" and quite heavy) stays well in place, does not slip at all, nothing to say about that.
        The fact that you can place the fans wherever you want is very nice, it allows you to really target the areas to be cooled.
        For example, during a gaming session my GPU and CPU would get up to 95°C each and my keyboard would get very hot, so much so that keeping my finger pressed on Z to move forward (gamers know) was close to burning my finger. Now the GPU is only 85°C, the CPU is around 90°C but most importantly my keyboard has dropped a lot in temperature.

        Great delivery as usual!

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      • by Sorannian
        Posted on 25 Jun 2018
        Bought on 5 Jul 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 38 Average rating: 9

        Good

        This cooler master is great!

        The pluses:
        - Possibility to arrange the fans for the best possible performance.
        - Large size, works well with my 17' laptop.
        - Easy to maintain.

        The cons :
        - Takes a lot of dust so needs monthly maintenance, at least.

        Conclusion: I recommend it if you don't mind having to maintain a cooling system. Very good product. (-0.5 stars for the dust that accumulates on the fans and on the back of my PC).

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      • by Hana S.
        Posted on 17 Jan 2018
        Bought on 8 Mar 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

        Great!

        A fairly plain, non-salient design that does the job well. The three removable fans are a big bonus, so they can be placed at the graphics card and processor level for those who want to gain a few degrees during gaming sessions. Another good point is the fact that you can carry the computer by wedging it between the back plate and the rubber coated feet and hold the device with the supplied elastic band. Standing or lying down, really well thought out.

        I take one star off because at minimum speed with the adjustable knob, one of the fans makes more noise than when it is at maximum speed. As a result, I use the plate at constant maximum speed.

        Nevertheless, it is a very good product. Solid and practical. I recommend it for those who live in a tropical climate and need to cool their gaming multimedia and/or for those who simply need a cooling plate.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 16 Dec 2017
        Bought on 23 Oct 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Cooler master notepal 3

        received on time, well packaged
        Very efficient and very good to be able to position the fans where you want
        I'm very pleased with the quality of the product, it is very easy to use and has a very high level of performance.
        I recommend this product

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      • by Alex G.
        Posted on 31 Aug 2017
        Bought on 12 Mar 2015 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 15 Average rating: 9

        Good product

        Overall, this product does its job, cooling the PC efficiently. The fact that you can adjust the location of the fans is also a big plus, allowing you to choose which parts of your PC should be cooled first.

        It is however a bit noisy when the fans are running at full speed.
        One flaw (for me) that I also encountered was that my PC tended to slide forward.

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      • by Oneil 91
        Posted on 17 Aug 2017
        Bought on 26 May 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Laptop cooler

        Excellent product, very good quality

        adjustable speed, no usb port required

        Used under a MSI GE72VR, the pc is much less hot

        The big plus of this product is the free layout of the fans and that's great!

        I've been using it for a while now, but it's a great product.

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      • by Jeannot40
        Posted on 1 Jul 2017
        Bought on 21 Jun 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Excellent

        I ordered this cooler to replace my Zalman whose fans gave up the ghost.
        I'm very pleasantly surprised: not only is it better than the Zalman to accommodate my monstrous ASUS ROG 19", but it's also very practical and adaptable thanks to its modular construction: you put the fans where you want, the control where you want (on the right or on the left, on the top or on the bottom). It is also very quiet.
        Very good purchase that I recommend

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 6 Apr 2017
        Bought on 7 Mar 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Very good tool

        This Notepal is a very good investment: very light, perfectly ergonomically inclined, visually quite classy (in my opinion), for a very moderate price.
        The free arrangement of the fans is a real plus that allows you to adapt the device to the particular heat points of your computer.
        I can even get my old machine (an old PC) to work almost normally again, as it was so hot that it would invariably crash after twenty minutes!

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 2 Feb 2017
        Bought on 10 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Very good product

        It's a great stand, it allows for good ventilation which is nice when you're playing.
        However, it raises the height of the screen, so you need a high chair to avoid having to lift your head :-)
        But apart from that it's great

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      • by Tikitan
        Posted on 25 Jan 2017
        Bought on 10 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

        Fulfils its role very well

        When you unpack it, you are amazed by the machine!
        Then you are quickly convinced!
        Full aluminium plate with non-slip grip, light and very functional for my 17.3". It should not have been smaller.
        And above all, BRAVO for the removable fan system. It's a real pleasure to place them just where they are needed to optimize the cooling.
        Note the presence of a small knob to adjust the speed of the fans (identical speed for the 3 fans)
        Honestly to buy with your eyes closed!

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      • by gilles R
        Posted on 14 Jan 2017
        Bought on 5 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

        very good choice

        robust basic and efficient stable does not move
        the laptop does not slip good fan good speed the most is that the fans are removable so they can be fixed in the hotter areas
        good quality material
        the tilt also serves as a desk just right
        the system of fixation of the fans is ingenious and practical everything was well thought

        has not usurped its place as the number one selling A+++.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 7 Jan 2017
        Bought on 23 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Great product

        This cooler does its job perfectly, it is not the most powerful but the fans being placed in the right places makes it very efficient, my pc heats up less and stays warm!
        I recommend it.

        I have been using this product for a while now and it has been a great help to me.

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      • by Guillaume A
        Posted on 25 Dec 2016
        Bought on 27 Nov 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        super

        a tablet that's just great
        It's a great product for a good gaming time at home or in another place.
        Very good product I am very satisfied! I'm very pleased with the product and the fast delivery.
        I'm very pleased with the product and the delivery time.
        I'm very pleased with the product.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 30 Nov 2016
        Bought on 22 Nov 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

        Useful.

        It is useful to preserve the mechanics of your laptop when you are a heavy player.
        I personally play 6/12h sessions without any problem with this, my laptop doesn't heat up much thanks to this.
        I find the fans quite noisy though.
        I don't mind playing with headphones but for others it can be a real nuisance.

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      • by Antoine L
        Posted on 15 Nov 2016
        Bought on 28 Sep 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9

        Air!

        A real joy, it keeps my Msi PC cool even after long hours of gaming!

        The possibility to move the fans is for me the strong point of this product, we can put them just in front of the grills to optimize the cooling of the parts which heat!

        The best

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      • by jozarbi
        Posted on 3 Nov 2016
        Bought on 25 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

        Practical and functional

        great! It cools my new 17" ldlc gamer pc well. Perfect size. Conveniently positioned fans that can be positioned anywhere. Not very noisy. Everything I needed! Thank you LDLC for the great service as usual

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      • by Guillaume Lapin
        Posted on 31 Oct 2016
        Bought on 12 Sep 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

        great

        I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the price, it works perfectly, the delivery is fast (in a relay point) and well cared for. Thank you LDLC! Nothing else to add despite the 200 character limit^^

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      • by Maxime Caulet
        Posted on 10 Oct 2016
        Bought on 5 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 19 Average rating: 9

        I am surprised

        I have to say that I bought the "Cooler Master NotePal U3 Plus Black" more to have a stand underneath my laptop to be able to play in bed. I was quite sceptical about the cooling quality.
        The temperature of the graphics chipset and the CPU was rising up to 45-55°C in simple use and up to more than 70-75°C in gaming.
        After installing the "Cooler Master NotePal U3 Plus Black" I was able to lower these temperatures to almost never exceed 60-65°C on resource intensive games.
        So I recommend this product.
        (Source for temperatures: Speccy and MSI Afterburner.)

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      • by Sijyro
        Posted on 25 Jun 2016
        Bought on 28 Mar 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9

        After 2 months

        I have been using this ventilated plate for a 17" laptop for the past 2 months, the size fits perfectly for 17" (the edges of the plate barely protrude from the PC).
        I am very satisfied with this product, it does what it is supposed to do, i.e. cooling.
        With the optimal placement of the fans for my PC, it easily lost about 10 degrees on the CPU (from ~70°C to ~60°C).
        Personally, the fans are no louder than the laptop itself (PC and board fans at max and after two months of use) and the laptop is not really noisy from the ground up.

        I recommend this product, good value for money, for me the movable fans are a necessity to be able to cool a laptop.

        As I said above, no problem with fan noise for me.
        I've been using it for a while now, but it's a good value for money, and for me it's a necessity to be able to cool a laptop.


        Edit:
        After now 4 months of use, I can confirm the opinion of other users who say that the pc slides on the plate (you have to readjust it on the plate every 1/2 hour or so)

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 17 Jun 2016
        Bought on 29 Oct 2015 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        Perfect very good product

        I am very happy with this product and have already bought 3 for convenience so I don't have to carry it around when I travel.
        It gives a good body position thanks to its inclination.
        Fast delivery certainly with the Chronopost option at vs tomorrow

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