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    M14X R1 PCH at 69c (150f) Low Workload?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by shotmillions, Sep 13, 2013.

  1. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    These are my current temps doing almost nothing (some youtubing) (although I am running 2 displays one is 1080p). Is this ok?

    Temperatures (Ignore CPU needs re-paste after I discovered my paste was bad waiting for new one to arrive)
    CPU Package 48 °C (118 °F)
    CPU IA Cores 48 °C (118 °F)
    CPU GT Cores 47 °C (117 °F)
    CPU #1 / Core #1 48 °C (118 °F)
    CPU #1 / Core #2 47 °C (117 °F)
    CPU #1 / Core #3 48 °C (118 °F)
    CPU #1 / Core #4 47 °C (117 °F)
    PCH Diode 70 °C (158 °F)
    GPU 39 °C (102 °F)
    SAMSUNG HN-M101MBB 46 °C (115 °F)

    Anyway I am thinking of doing this mod: My M14x R2 PCH cooling mod anyone else had experience with it? One thing I didn't get was if the copper shim required thermal paste on both sides?

    Anyway once I get my shim (its coming from China so no idea how long it will take) I will post up a tutorial and results.

    Thanks.
     
    shotmillions, Sep 13, 2013
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Don't worry, they look fine. :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 20, 2013
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