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    m17x R3 stock thermal paste or not?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Heihachi88, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. Heihachi88

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    should i use IC 7 on CPU and GPU or stock paste is good?
     
    Heihachi88, Mar 28, 2012
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    Is your system running too hot? What are your temps at idle and while gaming?

    Some will say no matter what, you need to repaste because stock paste is garbage.

    Some say if you're not running into any heat issues, what's the point of repasting? It's apparent the paste is doing it's job.
     
    SkylineLvr, Mar 28, 2012
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  3. Heihachi88

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    CPU idling at ~50C
    GPU idling at ~55-60C
     
    Heihachi88, Mar 28, 2012
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    If there's nothing wrong, don't fix it. If you don't have any problems, don't attempt anything. I've seen users here have usable laptops, attempt to "fix" things and end up with lemons.
     
    widezu69, Mar 28, 2012
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    IC Diamond is not recommended. It WILL scratch your CPU/GPU and can possibly stain it as well.
     
    blink_c, Mar 28, 2012
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    GPU 60C is it normal?

    What then? Arctic Silver 5?
     
    Heihachi88, Mar 28, 2012
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    I know quite a few people agree on here that Prolimatech PK-1 is one of the best for the amount of contact our CPU/GPU has.
     
    blink_c, Mar 28, 2012
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    As stated above, if there isn't anything wrong with your system, why try to fix it?

    Your temps are good. What's the need to repaste?
     
    SkylineLvr, Mar 28, 2012
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    My GPU hovers between 50-60C. It does hit 60 when having flash intense webpages up or streaming 1080p on youtube. It's normal :)
     
    widezu69, Mar 28, 2012
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    And easier to clean out too!
     
    long2905, Mar 28, 2012
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  11. cleverpseudonym

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    this icd7 is not recommended for exposed Die CPU or GPU

    and you should always re-paste, Dells paste is basic Intel paste that is shipped to system builders, and its never applied well at the factory. even if your not having temp issues, you should do it, your machine will run cooler, and will last longer in the long run.
     
    cleverpseudonym, Mar 28, 2012
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