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    heat question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by MarkTrav82, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. MarkTrav82

    MarkTrav82 Notebook Consultant

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    just wondering how hot these computers run? I have a M11x R2. browsing the net/basic stuff its around 45-50C. when i play any games its around 65-80. Maybe the M17x is vented better but they have alot more stuff in them so i would guess they run hotter...

    im only asking this question because im in brasil. I cant play games unless im in a air conditioned room and i run a temperature program at the same time.. just to make sure my computer doesn't get to hot while im playing I Alt-Tab to it once in awhile... If the M17x gets hotter then my M11x i would never buy one.

    thanks!
     
    MarkTrav82, Jan 11, 2011
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    Blaze182 Notebook Geek

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    I have the M17x R2, and my temps are:

    CPU Idle: 51C-54C
    CPU Load: 69C

    GPU Idle: 48C-51C
    GPU Load: 69C

    I probably should note its about 23C in the house =]
     
    Blaze182, Jan 12, 2011
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    MarkTrav82 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for that information!! helped alot.. in my house its 30-40c =(
     
    MarkTrav82, Jan 12, 2011
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