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    m15x and 7970m is HOT and turnoff on 86 degees.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by nk4261, Feb 17, 2013.

  1. nk4261

    nk4261 Notebook Guru

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    i7 720qm,4gb ram and 7970
    I use Arctic silver 5 but olldest termalpads.
    I bought a new termalpads: 6wmk 1.5mm but they were very thick and it got worse!
    How thick do you use?
     
    nk4261, Feb 17, 2013
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  2. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    I've read on this forum and elsewhere (via a google search) that 1.0mm is best. That is what I have recently bought and am about to replace old dell ones probably tomorrow.
    If you got phobya or whatever its called they should be compressible?
     
    fatboyslimerr, Feb 18, 2013
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    onego Notebook Consultant

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    Try grinding down your x-bracket with a metal file. Its really easy.
     
    onego, Feb 20, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    1mm is the best route to go on that. I really hope you can get better temps. Are you using a Cooling Pad?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 26, 2013
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