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    M17X r4 core i7 3630QM is running hot.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by simbeane, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. simbeane

    simbeane Notebook Geek

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    Hi
    my CPU is the Ivy Bridge core i7 3630QM 2.4Ghz, the idle temperature is appox 50 Celsius degree and it will increase up to 79 degree on 100% when I run prime95 test. I think this temperature range is too hot. Other users claim their CPU is idling from 30 to 45 degree. I already have repaste the CPU with IC Diamond but the temperature is still the same, no temperature drops at all. You guys have any idea?
     
    simbeane, Oct 29, 2012
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  2. sponge_gto

    sponge_gto Notebook Deity

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    50 idle is fine and 79 under prime 95 is no sweat at all. mine hits 100 easy with my silent fan profile.
     
    sponge_gto, Oct 29, 2012
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  3. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Anything below 94 is fine :)

    95 and above it starts to throttle
     
    Mobius 1, Oct 29, 2012
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    Alienware-Pablo_R Company Representative

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    That temperature does seem fine for a CPU under load. We have these tips to perform regularly to keep your temps down.
     
    Alienware-Pablo_R, Oct 29, 2012
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  5. leeshjnn

    leeshjnn Notebook Evangelist

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    50C at idle seems just like mine. You could repaste or use a cooling pad to cool the laptop. It will help decrease a few C.
     
    leeshjnn, Oct 29, 2012
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    CryoBolt Notebook Consultant

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    Those are about my idea temps on my 3720qm.
     
    CryoBolt, Oct 29, 2012
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    mikecacho Notebook Evangelist

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    And to make you feel even better, i run OCed and my idle is 50C and max temp can reach 89C, your fine and this is normal.
     
    mikecacho, Oct 29, 2012
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  8. simbeane

    simbeane Notebook Geek

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    Thank you so much for your answers :)) I'm happy that my system is running normal.
     
    simbeane, Oct 29, 2012
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