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    Way too high idle temps!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by BetaFire, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. BetaFire

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    I seem to be having a problem with the temps on my machine right now. Right now, with only google chrome, itunes, and my temp monitoring program, my processor is running from 72-82C!

    I've never had this problem before now. It's not running on a cooler and turbo boost is off, but temps should NOT be this high on this light of a load. I'm kind of scared. I've had my m14x for about 3 weeks, so I really doubt it's dust build up or wear on the parts.
     
    BetaFire, Dec 30, 2011
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    I would try to look in control panel for processes using high CPU percentage. I had this and found an audio process running stuck at 20% at all time. Re-installing the audio driver fixed it.

    Good luck.
     
    c69k, Dec 30, 2011
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    I'm thinking it's iTunes. I just installed it about 10 minutes ago, and whenever I start it the fans kick up and my temps go up a good 20-30 degrees.
     
    BetaFire, Dec 30, 2011
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    Yes, it is, now I realise that I have read this before.
     
    c69k, Dec 30, 2011
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    Do you know how to fix this? It's kind of a pain. It's partially making me regret my decision of an iPhone over an Android.
     
    BetaFire, Dec 30, 2011
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    Alternate programs or a repaste
     
    Gearsguy, Dec 30, 2011
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    Fun fact: Your processor will jump to the mid 90's when performing a software update on your iPhone 4. And even a repaste won't make those temps normal.

    Not to mention, I haven't the slightest clue how to repaste. The concept of repasting myself is slightly frightening. And you can't alternate programs with an iPhone, it requires iTunes.
     
    BetaFire, Dec 31, 2011
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    Dell will cover it under warranty I believe, I asked them once and they said they would. I have accidental warranty though so it may be different. I will be calling tomorrow for them to fix a problem with my machine and possibly repaste
     
    Gearsguy, Dec 31, 2011
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    are you sure the heatsink exhaust vent isn't clogged? if yes, try repasting!

    they do get clogged after 6 monthes or so!
     
    Captain Razer, Dec 31, 2011
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    MediaMonkey Information Free
     
    Croatoan, Dec 31, 2011
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    repasting is easier than it sounds, why don't you look at tutorial in youtube?
     
    Captain Razer, Dec 31, 2011
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    have you tried using a compressed air can? my gpu temps in skyrim went from 85 to 65 just by cleaning the dust out
     
    tyler27, Dec 31, 2011
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    I contacted dell tonight about a repaste and they said theyre just going to take my notebook and replace the entire heatsink and cooling system + repaste it. Not bad :3
     
    Gearsguy, Dec 31, 2011
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    Should have gone with the Android :/... A little off topic, but I like my Galaxy S2 more than the iPhone 4 I had...
     
    Jovan for PREZ, Jan 1, 2012
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    Was trying to figure out why my cpu temps were idling at 90c. The culprit was itunes. Exited the program and now they're idling around 55c. Time to see if there's a fix for this b/c I use Itunes a lot.
     
    RollzRoyce, Aug 8, 2012
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    If you ask me, this fiasco just reminds me of how bloatware-ey iTunes is.
     
    salanos, Aug 9, 2012
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