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    Any way to control 680m fan speed?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by reechings, Aug 17, 2012.

  1. reechings

    reechings Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    Just wondering if anyone had found a program to control the fan speed for the 680m in the M17x R4? I usually use MSI Afterburner but it does not let me adjust any of the fan options.

    Thanks!
     
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    HWiNFO should do the trick....
     
  3. reechings

    reechings Notebook Evangelist

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    Tried using HWINFO64 and don't love the interface. I found a spot to adjust the fan speed but there is a thread about it in the forums that makes it sound like there is a limitation to the M17x bios that only allows you to adjust both the CPU and GPU fans as one? Does that sound right to you?
     
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    Thanks for the info, I think I got it all set up nice now, fan doesn't go crazy now when I'm gaming and temps stay below 80 degrees. Cheers
     
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    Cool, nice to know you got the set up the way you like it. Remember also to clean the vents regularly with compressed air to keep those temps under control.
    Check this article with useful tips.