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    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010.

  1. Arctic_Rush

    Arctic_Rush Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys I will be most likely ordering my M17x over the phone today but I was just wondering would the cold damage it? For now I work part time security in which I am outside sitting in my car but I do have a small heater too
     
    Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010
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  2. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Lol... I never thought of that. I dont think so tho. It's minus 20C here :D

    And do you know some benchers do the benching outside in the cold to get better performance ;)
     
    SillyHoney, Feb 9, 2010
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  3. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    yeah but not too cold. Ask scook what happens when it's too cold. ;)
     
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  4. Arctic_Rush

    Arctic_Rush Notebook Guru

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    Aha I don't even really know what benching is lol hm maybe the heat the M17x gives off will keep me warm :p and I guess I won't take it out if it's too cold lol
     
    Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010
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  5. Mandrake

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    Well if frost starts forming shut it off and don't turn it back on for a day or so.
     
    Mandrake, Feb 9, 2010
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  6. Arctic_Rush

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    Ah will do thanks mandrake
     
    Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010
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    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Oh I referred to Scook in my previous post but didn't know what happened to his laptop :p
     
    SillyHoney, Feb 9, 2010
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  8. Mandrake

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    That's when his SSD died.
     
    Mandrake, Feb 9, 2010
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  9. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    You should be fine provided that you don't let moisture form inside the laptop.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 9, 2010
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  10. Arctic_Rush

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    Ok cool ill keep it dry.
     
    Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010
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    Loggie Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends on how cold it is. Most consumer electronics designed for indoor use work fine down to 0 C(32 F) so unless you are outside with no heat in a frigid climate you should be alright.
     
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  12. Arctic_Rush

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    oh ok well ill be in my car with a small amount of heat so it should be fine I think
     
    Arctic_Rush, Feb 9, 2010
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