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    Back left vent is HOT

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Sabaku, Jun 27, 2010.

  1. Sabaku

    Sabaku Notebook Geek

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    The right one is not... at all.. feels cold almost

    Why is it extremely warm on the left and zero warmth on the right?

    I'm just worrying theres an issue with the fans? idk.
     
    Sabaku, Jun 27, 2010
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  2. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    not every game is crossfire optimized. Assuming you have crossfire cards even. If you have a single GPU, the left side is the primary place for the single GPU M17x's, the right side is empty, so it will be cold. If you are certain crossfire is supported in the game you're playing(and have crossfire cards), first try enabling and disabling crossfire in the CCC. Also, verify temps with GPU-Z, and use this to also verify that crossfire is enabled.
     
    Lozz, Jun 27, 2010
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