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    How long should I let my new 17 r4 acclimate?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Sleddogg68, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Sleddogg68

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    Cold outside like 25F when delivered by fedex....how long should I let it sit before I fire it up?
     
    Sleddogg68, Feb 7, 2017
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    ThatOldGuy Notebook Virtuoso

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    No need to wait. Would only wait at 10F or lower. And then only should take 2 minutes to be "warm enough"
     
    ThatOldGuy, Feb 7, 2017
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    Well that's way outside of my comfort zone....makes me wonder how many people simply warped their heat sinks...not to mention condensation related electrical damage throughout.
     
    Sleddogg68, Feb 7, 2017
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    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    10 minutes or so is all that you need if you are worried.
     
    don_svetlio, Feb 8, 2017
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