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    Alienware m17x R3 on GTX680m furmark temps???

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by nk4261, Feb 14, 2013.

  1. nk4261

    nk4261 Notebook Guru

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    My notebook begin trottling on 78 degrees.
    I want reduce the temperature of the video card or may be who know throttle fix on R3?
    for example FC3 work on max setings and 4x MSAA on 76 degrees :(
    I want to get new termalpads on GPU.
    who help?
     
  2. j95

    j95 Notebook Deity

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    Reduce temps and prevent thermal throttling with this M18X guide for thermal pad placement GUIDE: Installing Clevo GTX 680M in Alienware M18x
    Use this to monitor temps/control fan speeds http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/672230-m17x-r3-680m-compatability-58.html#post9026664