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    Fan control utility

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Mechanized Menace, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Is there one that will work on the m17x R2 I havent found one I would just like to control the fan speeds. anyone know where i can find one Speedfan, rivatuner didnt work
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jun 2, 2010
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    Google "SpeedFan Download" to download it, but that won't work. I don't believe there is a fan controller for laptops.
     
    airplaneman, Jun 2, 2010
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    akluin Notebook Guru

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    There isn't soft to do that.
     
    akluin, Jun 3, 2010
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    Unfortunately since i8kfangui is no longer in development there is no real way to control your fanspeeds on laptops.

    I used to use that program on my Inspiron E1705 and it was the best (actually kept that thing running despite the graphic card problems that plagued that line for a long time)

    So, unless he decides to go back in to developing the program (not likely) we are SOL

    D.
     
    debaucher, Jun 3, 2010
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  5. BatBoy

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    The 17x has more than adequate cooling. I wouldn't worry much about it. Just be sure to allow for unrestricted air flow to the bottom of the system and you will be fine.
     
    BatBoy, Jun 3, 2010
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