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    Do the new M11xs still overheat?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Skools717, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. Skools717

    Skools717 Notebook Guru

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    I love my M11x but i have had it for a while and its out of warranty and i was thinking of selling my current one to a relative and buying a new one

    my only problem is how much they heat up, is that still a problem? or is the m14x a better option?
     
    Skools717, Apr 30, 2012
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  2. hermitmaster

    hermitmaster Notebook Consultant

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    If it's overheating it probably just needs the dust blown out. If you do want a new one, order fast because they've discontinued the m11x line. As far as I know, the R2 was the hottest running model.
     
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    Skools717 Notebook Guru

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    ok good to know, im thinking of getting the m14x anyway
     
    Skools717, Apr 30, 2012
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  4. Yiddo

    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    My R3 never goes above 70oC on the CPU or GPU. I have repasted with ICD and its quite easy to do if you take your time and follow the youtube video.

    Sometimes its good to get inside and give it a thorough going over if blowing the dust out does not work.
     
    Yiddo, Apr 30, 2012
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