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    GPU fan noise

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by GrassCube, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. GrassCube

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    when i play and the GPU fan start to rev up, after a few minutes it starts to make a pulsating kind of noise, it sound like the revs of the fan go up and down.
    ive checked using the GPU-Z software the temp of the GPU and its averaging 61c with max temp of 66c.
    from what i know its a safe temp but still it dosnt sound healthy.
    is it a sign of trouble, if so how can i fix it?
    nvidia gtx 260m (single).
     
    GrassCube, Sep 2, 2011
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