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    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by obc993, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. obc993

    obc993 Notebook Consultant

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    ahaha i got my m14x and im loving it, i buy it through Hidevolution it came all good, i asked for the "repasting"on both the cpu and gpu, and its reaching almost 98°C !! i think i got ripoff (if that's the way to say it)! :mad:

    i ordered a Cooler Master Notepal U2, but i cant change the direction of the aiflow, if i flip the fans, it just makes contact with something and stops! :eek:
    can someone help me with the fans issue, please.

    any advice of what should i check on the laptop please :)
     
    obc993, Jul 25, 2011
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    clienterror Notebook Consultant

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    Now you can fix your signature ;)

    There really isn't much to check, just play some music (It has awesome speakers) and make sure the sub is ok. Run a few benches and see how your temps go, that kinda stuff. Congrats on the m14x, it seems like people either love the m14x or hate it lol, I love mine :)
     
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  3. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    I have a GT555 DDR5 and it never sees 70C. I would say someone made a grave error when repasting your heatsinks. Personally I wouldnt allow some guy who prolly cant afford a nice laptop to touch my new pride and joy.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Jul 25, 2011
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    Tergazzi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would never pay someone to repaste anything, you will never know if they actually did it or not. Seems like a scam to me.
     
    Tergazzi, Jul 26, 2011
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    Return it or repaste it yourself. 98C is not good, something is wrong.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 26, 2011
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    those temps are too high, try removing and repasing. but if not comfortable doing that then return it, those temps could be damaging the gpu.
     
    d2c, Jul 26, 2011
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  7. obc993

    obc993 Notebook Consultant

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    no! i was talking about the cpu, the gpu doesnt goes higher than 73°C, :)


    THE CPU REACHES THE 96~ i disabled turbo boost with throttle stop and doesnt goes higher than 85 :))
     
    obc993, Jul 26, 2011
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  9. Panchowska

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    Hidevolution are pretty good. I got my m14x a few days ago. Got replaced the HDD and they did a terrific job.

    Also, your temps are pretty high :/, I got the default pasting, and the CPU hardly ever goes over 70C° playing Bad Company 2.
     
    Panchowska, Jul 26, 2011
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