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    Increased R1 temps after downloading BIOS?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by RayDawg, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    I downloaded the latest BIOS for the R1 that was released a few months back and for some odd reason, ever since downloading it, my temps have increased. After playing playing any game (such as Skyrim) for about 1 hour, my temps jump up to 40-45C. Is this normal or is this partially (or entirely) because of the BIOS?
     
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    dooms33ker Notebook Consultant

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    It's normal. The newer bios updates increase the temperature threshold for the fan to kick in so, incidentally, the average temperature will be higher.

    Search around the forums for a way to revert back to an earlier BIOS, it's what I did a few months ago.

    The only other thing that I suspect may be causing higher temperatures, aside from the BIOS, is dust in the fan exhaust.
     
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