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    Lag and Overheat With AC Plugged

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ImmortalMario, Aug 18, 2013.

  1. ImmortalMario

    ImmortalMario Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    my Alienware m15x laptop seems to overheat and lag much more when the AC is plugged in. The stealth mode is off and it is on high performance. When I unplug it, it runs games even smoother, and it does not overheat.
    This is a weird problem please help.
     
    ImmortalMario, Aug 18, 2013
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  2. dovy

    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    I used to have same frame rates both when plugged or unplugged, but that was cpu heat throttling issue. never seem laptop run faster on stealth mode though
     
    dovy, Aug 19, 2013
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    I thinks it's too much heat. I don't know what I HAVE TO DO!!!
    It's so frustrating can't even game anymore
     
    ImmortalMario, Aug 19, 2013
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    Deg12k Notebook Guru

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    Can you record the temps for the CPU / GPU so we can see what's going on? HWINFO would be my recommendation to do that. My guess is we should see the temps rocket in high performance mode.

    Fingers crossed if this is the case a good clean out fans etc and some repasting should solve your issues.
     
    Deg12k, Aug 20, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 23, 2013
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  6. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    It lags on AC because your cooling cannot handle it. You must open her up asap and clean out your fans and vents!
     
    King of Interns, Aug 24, 2013
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