Cooler Master provide some amazingly innovative cooling solutions, and the Cooler Master Storm laptop cooler is no exception.

The Cooler Master Storm laptop cooler may not beat notebook coolers such as the Zalman NC3000U, but it does provide powerful laptop cooling, perfect for gamers or those who use intensive software on their laptop.

Cooler Master Storm Laptop Cooler

Unlike many high end powerful laptop coolers the Cooler Master Storm does not use a full aluminum covering.  This does help a little with weight, but reduces it’s cooling power.  The good news is that the fans do make up for this!  Instead of having an aluminum frame the Cooler Master Storm provides a sturdy lightweight plastic frame covered by a large thick wire mesh. The overall size of the Cooler Master Storm is capable of holding laptops up to 19 inches in size. The frame does include a carrying handle for portability, unfortunately its large size still makes it rather unwieldy if you are on the move a lot.

Inside the large frame are two position-able 140mm ‘turbine’ fans These do require an AC power source, which yet again makes this a little more awkward for portable use.

The two fans have a unique design which helps improve airflow without having to increase speed. This small change actually does provide a small improvement, but the real winner is the ability to position the fans. This means that you can position the air to where it is required the most.

Feature wise the Cooler Master Storm also outperforms, giving the option of a four port USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub.  USB 3.0 is a fast emerging technology, so it is nice to be able to prepare for this (if you have a laptop which supports it).  It also comes with a fan speed wheel and an on off switch for it’s LED light display.

The light display helps accentuate the looks of this laptop accessory.  It has seven colors which fade between each other, providing a unique look to your laptop.  While the seven color LED system definitely is great for looks, it does not really do anything for the cooling efficiency.

The Cooler Master Storm Strike Force 19 Inch Laptop Cooler is one of the best laptop coolers for gamers. It’s strong performance and the ability to position the fans provide a huge amount of cooling efficiency. The looks and performance help enhance this gaming image, but the power and looks that make this a fantastic laptop cooler also are downsides for those who work on their laptop.