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    m17x r2 heat and fan

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jonat1992, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    My r2's cpu (core i7 940xm) runs at about 71-80 celcius when idle and the fans are on full blast. is this normal?
     
    jonat1992, Jun 18, 2011
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Idle?? Is a virus scan running? idle should be 35*-50* depending on ambient temp
     
    DR650SE, Jun 18, 2011
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  3. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    i updated windows and it started working better.
    my cpu now idles at 56-around 67c still seems a bit high to me idk. but this was a replacement computer so maybe the thermal paste isnt put on very well. I'm satisfied with these temps for now.
     
    jonat1992, Jun 19, 2011
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  4. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    Yes they are high temps for idle. What's your room temperature? this may be one factor. Also, what about your full load temperatures?

    A 940xm need a good thermal paste job to work properly, i sugest you to repaste it. If you need help to do it, you'll find plenty of information on this forum.
     
    CptXabaras, Jun 19, 2011
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