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    M17x R3 Noise?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by danielfc3, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. danielfc3

    danielfc3 Notebook Consultant

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    I've had the laptop almost a year, after many BSOD problem which, touch wood, seem to be gone, I cant help but notice the noise levels of the fans. I know they never used to be this loud. Under load fair enough....

    But as I type this I have steam running, Utorrent (no games) and this net window open, nothing else. And the noise is ridiculous!

    Any suggestions? Latest BIOS, clean installed recently.
     
    danielfc3, Jul 1, 2012
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Have you checked CPU/GPU temperatures?
     
    namaiki, Jul 1, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Check if the temperatures are fine and follow this troubleshooting.
    You can also look for dust on the fans by removing the bottom cover (your warranty won't be voided for doing that)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 2, 2012
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