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    [Alienware M17x R3] Fans now get loud even when hyst using browser.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by cktran, May 25, 2014.

  1. cktran

    cktran Notebook Guru

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    I've cleaned out the dust and all, but the problem persists, and I have no idea why. The left fan was never active since it never got hot, but it does now as well which is weird.
    What do I do?
     
    cktran, May 25, 2014
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    What temps is it getting? I would suggest repasting.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 28, 2014
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    jameslee3978 Notebook Consultant

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    What Browser chrome uses LOTS of resources, my r5 does the same with chrome, but nothing else
     
    jameslee3978, May 28, 2014
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