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    m17xR3 owners

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by OoksOo, May 13, 2011.

  1. OoksOo

    OoksOo Notebook Guru

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    how do i know if my fan is working or not, i always feel my laptop is so hot
     
    OoksOo, May 13, 2011
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    You should hear it start up... The fans are quiet, but should be noticeable when they are kicking up a fuss.

    When you start your computer, the fans should blast full out then settle back down. If they don't do so, you may have a problem
     
    KillerBunny, May 13, 2011
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    OoksOo Notebook Guru

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    what is a good program to track the temp of the system
     
    OoksOo, May 14, 2011
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    ^^^ I always use Hwininfo32... works great and the latest version has added fan support for the CPU and GPU...just what u need I guess.
     
    Sgt., May 14, 2011
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    Is there a prog that keeps track of hdd or ram temps? I always thought HWMonitor did, but it doesn't apparently. I wonder if Speedfan or NHC still works?
     
    ECKS, May 15, 2011
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    ^^^ I use Everest Ultimate Edition to monitor my other temps like battery,HDD etc...
     
    Sgt., May 15, 2011
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    Is it free? If not, what are free apps that have monitors for hdd and ram temps?
     
    ECKS, May 16, 2011
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    Everest trial version is also available...but the one I use it's not free...but it's TOTALLY worth it..!!!
     
    Sgt., May 16, 2011
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    i agree, worked wonders when i was with the DVT/Penryn platform...showed up all specs in the Windows gadget thingy...however the M17X...which i assumed had a more "pure" system than HP would have all the electricals/Temps/Fan speeds on display through the software....but no dice.....any idea what to use HWmonitor can't see more than a temp. and battery life..it's more hopeless than the Everest program
     
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    So what's the verdict? What prog monitors temps for everything including hdd and ram? Is there a modern-day prog that shows fan speeds?
     
    ECKS, May 17, 2011
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