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    Gaming performance down

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kluchy, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. Kluchy

    Kluchy Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys I didn't play BF3 in awhile so I hopped on, it seems as if my performance has gone down. Any ideas?
     
    Kluchy, Jun 12, 2013
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    The GT 650m overheats at 65C and throttles down to keep temps below 70C Watch your temps and clean out the vent.
     
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    What would be the best way to clean the vent?
     
    Kluchy, Jun 12, 2013
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    Canned air or a blow dryer.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jun 12, 2013
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    Yeah that is what is keeping my performance low. So just take canned air to the vents on the back and bottom?
     
    Kluchy, Jun 12, 2013
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    Yes and when playing keep the back propped up on your desk with a dvd case. Thats what i did anyways and it worked like a champ!
     
    Kevinmcg, Jun 12, 2013
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    Check out this article for more troubleshooting related to heat.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 14, 2013
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    And don't put your laptop on the carpet or bedsheets. It will make an excellent vacuum cleaner if you do.
     
    vkt62, Jul 3, 2013
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