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    A little update

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Eltocliousus, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. Eltocliousus

    Eltocliousus Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, its me, i decided after a month or so of having this beast ( Alienware m15x ) i'd give a little update on how im doing.

    Nothing is wrong with it yet apart from the things mentioned in my review.
    I keep stealth mode on when not playing games that demand it so this may help me in keeping the problems at bay.

    I ran 3dmark06 again today and still, im averaging above 10,000 with everything turned on ( Messengers, firewalls, anti-viruses ) So, no trickery there.

    Earlier today i decided to play some more Crysis at max and 1920x1080i rezolution on my 47" television ( with no jaggies might i add, and will get a video of it up soon ^^ ) and i measured the temperatures, GPU were at around 85c, both CPU's were at around 55-62 which didn't seem to bad, i didn't play it much though, Crysis just doesn't tickle my fancy.

    Thanks for reading - Take care
     
    Eltocliousus, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. lineazy89

    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    woot!!!!!!!
     
    lineazy89, Jul 15, 2008
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  3. Svarto

    Svarto Notebook Consultant

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    I was just wondering, when i play Assassin's Creed the temperature spikes at 88 degrees, then fans go on max and it goes down to maybe 80 degrees or something. Feel a little concerned as this cycle happens maybe every 15 minutes of gameplay because at 80 degrees fans spin down and then temp rises again to 88 and it all repeats.

    Is this the same for you and all other m15x owners aswell, or is it something to be worried about?

    Great to hear an update that all is well!
     
    Svarto, Jul 15, 2008
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    that's pretty much normal from what i've heard around here. the fans are triggered at a certain temp (88 degrees) and then keep spinning full throttle until your GPU is sufficiently cooled, and then it slows down... the GPU heats up again, so the fan spins up again. lather, rinse, repeat.
     
    whizzo, Jul 15, 2008
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  5. Yemo

    Yemo Notebook Consultant

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    anyone tried the same tests using the latest version of 3D Mark? I dunno why I have a feeling that some people may get lower scores...hmm just a thought..btw does anyone know which version AW uses (benchmark)?
     
    Yemo, Jul 15, 2008
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  6. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    AW use 3Dmark06 pro
     
    MrDJ, Jul 15, 2008
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  7. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    Good to hear Elto :)
    Looking forward to the video !!!

    Ps. On a side note - Are you still using your neighbour's internet or you finally got yours up and running ? ;)
     
    Wraithers, Jul 15, 2008
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