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    temps rise up to 60c

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NerdZeal, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. NerdZeal

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    I'm new to these forums, I've had no issues with my M17X R3 until i installed 11.9 drivers. They installed fine and everything works but my temps go up to high 60s even low 70s on idle. The fan stays at a constant 5 rpm as well which considering the temps is a little odd.

    I just got this laptop a month ago, is this normal or do i have a problem?

    Intel® Core™ i7 2720QM 2.2GHz/ 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 /AMD Radeon HD 6990M/ 1.5TB Raid 0
     
    NerdZeal, Oct 6, 2011
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    Download GPU-Z and see if it's clocking down on idle or not. Might just be the driver isn't using powerplay correctly.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Oct 6, 2011
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  6. SlickDude80

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    you are a tad high for idle...its not the drivers as i'm running 11.9

    Its probably the crappy thermal paste job on your GPU. When i repasted mine, it made a HUGE difference. I just ran a 3dmark vantage run and my GPU maxed at 67

    Dell should be ashamed of the stock paste job. On my computer, it was practically metal on metal. :eek:
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 6, 2011
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    Not normal. Follow batboys tips then either go back to Dell drivers or repaste your gpu.
     
    Dr. J, Oct 8, 2011
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    Mine too! it goes upto 64c then it goes down to 55ish then back up again. idk why because its COMPLETELY IDLE!
     
    xSix, Oct 8, 2011
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