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    Alienware m17x heating problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DeadZ, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. DeadZ

    DeadZ Newbie

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    Hello.

    i whant some help or something to fix this issue, when i play games my alienware heats like hell! ( Download Untitled_-_Copy.jpg ) this is link of picture, it some times heats to 105 celsius, and i cant play games normal. PLEASE HELP! ;'(
     
    DeadZ, Jan 20, 2012
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  2. FrozenSolid

    FrozenSolid Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi DeadZ, I tried to view the attached pic but your website is asking for a login. Some more information would help the forum to help you. What computer do you have, how long have you owned it, is the computer new, has the problem always been there or is it only a new problem, have you done any fault finding yourself and if so what, have you reapplied thermal paste to your GPU and CPU what games are you having a problem with? I guess some of those questions might be answered if I could view your picture.
     
    FrozenSolid, Jan 20, 2012
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  3. DeadZ

    DeadZ Newbie

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    Hi. i have Alienware m17x its 2 years old i think, ( https://rapidshare.com/files/227359696/Untitled_-_Copy.jpg ) new link of picture. and the problem is that when i play games any kind of games cod4 bfbc2 and even minecraft its start to over heat to 100/105C i dont know what is with him, I have Supply(sorry my english is bad) any help will be nice.
     
    DeadZ, Jan 21, 2012
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  4. DeadZ

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    DeadZ, Feb 14, 2012
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  5. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Repaste your CPU or GPU and clean out your heatsinks/vents.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 14, 2012
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  6. DeadZ

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    and how much does it cost?
     
    DeadZ, Feb 15, 2012
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  7. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    A few hours of your time?
     
    GeoCake, Feb 15, 2012
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  8. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    ^^ that...and you need a screwdriver, isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and a $10 tube of paste.

    You can use my CPU guide found in my sig as a reference
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 15, 2012
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  9. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    Can a local computer guy repaste an alienware for people? cuz i think im not made to do such delicate stuff, plus since its gonna be my first ever alienware or a pc above 1500 price, i want to be careful...
     
    galbatrox9, Feb 15, 2012
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  10. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    I'm sure any technician can repaste. Its easy. I think my mom could do it. Read my CPU guide in my sig. Its a piece of cake
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 15, 2012
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  11. DeadZ

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    can you give me link of video how to repaste or something? alienware m17x
     
    DeadZ, Feb 16, 2012
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