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    Having trouble removing Throttle, new M17x R3 580m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by YodaGoneMad, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. YodaGoneMad

    YodaGoneMad Notebook Deity

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    This thread title isnt right anymore so I made a new one.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Jan 19, 2012
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    You do have the back of the laptop raise by an inch (2-3cm) or so to let it breath properly.

    This an absolute must, if you use furmark without raising the back then you will enter the throttling temp limit.

    Although I guess it should not BSOD, should only throttle back.
     
    KenFitz, Jan 20, 2012
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    Please see my updated original post.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Jan 20, 2012
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