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    Alienware m11x High Temperatures

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by kevinxu8, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. kevinxu8

    kevinxu8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im now in Los Angeles California. I got an alienware m11x R1. Today suddenly my CPU went up to 54 degrees. i dont know if its normal. but my GPU while i was gaming it reaches up to 91 degrees and when im on the internet it goes from 60-80 degrees. does anyone know how to solve that?
     
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  2. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Try tilting the machine up when your playing games. I'm sure a textbook will do the job. When was the last time you replaced the thermal paste?
     
    Steven, Jul 11, 2011
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    i havent replace any
     
    kevinxu8, Jul 11, 2011
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    Consider replacing the thermal paste.
     
    Steven, Jul 11, 2011
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    should i have dell do it or should i do it by myself. and my laptop is kinda slow now
     
    kevinxu8, Jul 12, 2011
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    I have 9 months with mine (R2 i5) and those are not that high temps, surfing the web, youtube, normal stuff mine gets 50-60C, and while gaming, it can get around 76-82C, more if you put it in a plain desk....

    Edit: I´m talking about CPU
     
    Vidaluko, Jul 12, 2011
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    Your CPU temperatures appear belong in the average threshhold... but I've never had my GPU exceed 65c even when gaming. Try blowing compressed air into the back exhaust vent, 99% of the time dust is the main cause for overheating laptops.
     
    Bendak, Jul 12, 2011
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