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    too hot?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by tripleh3lix, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. tripleh3lix

    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    i am just using chrome right now in power saving mode, and watching a non hd video review , that's all thats really running and it's running around 52-58c depending on the core. gpu temp is also 56c just it sitting on my lap with my legs crossed and most of it breathing fine * ventilation* i have the m17x r4, i've had it about 3 weeks now.
     
  2. SkylineLvr

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    Sounds like good temps to me....
     
  3. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    those temperatures are normal..
     
  4. Joe85

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    Great temps. Try playing a game with it on your lap. That Name plate will end up branding your thigh with the AW logo.

    Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
     
  5. tripleh3lix

    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    LOL. Okay just wondering guys. I am used to a ghetto HP laptop that never even got hot, so is there something you recommend to use in your lap that would keep it ventilated good?
     
  6. NickTheMajin

    NickTheMajin Notebook Guru

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    Just buy a laptop cooler. $20-30.
     
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    On the R3 the fans don't seem to engage until like 60c, so that seems normal to me.
     
  8. jaeyang9

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    Choiix Comforter Notebook cooling pad

    i use this one. inexpensive, very good quality, no fans, but it's shaped to provide plenty of airflow through the intakes underneath.

    the deal closer for me was the fabric foam cushion underneath. very comfortable and you don't feel any heat from your rig.

    this is how it fits..
    m17xR4-002.jpg
     
  9. Alienware-Natalia_J

    Alienware-Natalia_J Company Representative

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    Those temps are normal, check out this article, it has a couple of recommendations to avoid overheating :)
     
  10. SkylineLvr

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    I like the white skin you got there. I'm awaiting my carbon fiber skin that I ordered through ebay. Got a good deal on the full body skin. Where did you get yours?
     
  11. CryoBolt

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    Those are about the same temps I get.

    Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
     
  12. tripleh3lix

    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    Gotcha thanks guys. And thanks for the recommendations! Also, do the keys get all sideways looking and uneven looking when you use it after a few days/weeks? My keys look really funky now.
     
  13. jaeyang9

    jaeyang9 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks! i got mine from decalrus