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    m18xr2 Gpu Running Hot, Thermal pads?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Jango666, Dec 31, 2019.

  1. Jango666

    Jango666 Newbie

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    My younger brother is running an M18xr2 with a gtx 770m that we purchased and installed. When gaming on demanding titles the temps run up to 95 degrees pretty quickly and I assume is throttled from there.
    Is there a guide to placing thermal pads on because I'm pretty sure they weren't put on properly when we got this replacement gpu.
     
    Jango666, Dec 31, 2019
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  2. Homer S

    Homer S Notebook Evangelist

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    I remember seeing one from @Mr. Fox IIRC. You would have to do some serious digging through the threads here.

    Homer
     
    Homer S, Jan 17, 2020
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  3. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Here you go. Had to do some digging in my Imgur archive. Uploaded 6 years ago to Imgur, LOL.
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    If you want a better CPU fan, if you don't already have the more powerful 11.7 CFM fan (Dell P/N J77H4), get one. The other option is only 4 CFM.
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    @Mr. Fox comes through again! I'm pretty sure my pads aren't right so this will help me out a lot. Thanks for keeping an eye on us Alienware tragics.
     
    Maxware79, Jan 18, 2020
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I got the pads right (as per the pic above) and my top temps in Fire Strike went from the mid 80's to now in the low to mid 70's. I also used a heatsink from another machine that looked brand new. I even pulled a better score in FS than previously.

    fs1.png
     
    Maxware79, Jan 27, 2020
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    Sweet!

    I need to take a peek at my CPU fan...

    Homer
     
    Homer S, Jan 27, 2020
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I’m still not running cool enough apparently. Some guy doesn’t get much past 60 degrees which sounds really low. What are your temps Homer?


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    Maxware79, Jan 27, 2020
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    Keep in mind that ambient temps play a significant role in system temp, one guy with 20ºC ambient temp will have a cooler running system than if you have 25ºC or 30ºC ambient temp..
     
    senso, Jan 30, 2020
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    That's a good point. The upstairs bedroom it's in does get warm even when the AC is on.
     
    Maxware79, Jan 30, 2020
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    Replaced my sad 4 CFM fan with a 12 CFM (rounded up). Makes me wonder if there is a option for the GPU fan(s)...

    Homer
     
    Homer S, Apr 27, 2020
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  11. hankaaron57

    hankaaron57 Go BIG or go HOME

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    Will these pad sizes be accurate across all the nvidia GPUs?
     
    hankaaron57, May 4, 2020
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    Short answer: NO

    Long answer, if you pay attention to the spacing of the actual chips, you can discern the gap placement for other cards.


    -imest
     
    imest, May 5, 2020
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    Most of the ones I saw on eBay have "CPU" engraved on them, but some are clearly designated for left/right place on the GPUs. So I think they should work.
     
    hankaaron57, May 5, 2020
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