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    Alienware Aurora R4

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by TruckinGTI, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. TruckinGTI

    TruckinGTI Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I know the Alienware Aurora R4 isn't a laptop, but I wanted to see if I could get some opinions/thoughts on my issue. The desktop has been running flawless for over a year now and I routinely blow it out to reduce dust and heat issues. Today I noticed the liquid cooling system fan that is attached to the radiator which in turn cools the CPU running at a higher rate than usual. My room temp was very cool probably around 70 and the system stated that all sensors were running around 25 degrees Celsius. I rebooted the system, attempted to blow out the radiator to see if it might be a dust problem and again it presented with the higher RPM than usual. So, that being said, what do you think the best course of action should be? Replace the liquid cooling for a standard heat sink and fan (Assuming I can get one that fits) or replace the liquid cooling system with the one dell sells for $204.99 (Part #01YGW)? Any suggestions to assist me would be appreciated.

    Thanks!!!!
    Truckin

    P.S. The system is out of warranty or I would have already contacted support..... :rolleyes:
     
    TruckinGTI, Oct 8, 2013
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  2. StockDC2

    StockDC2 Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely not the second option (replacing the cooling system). Pretty sure that the fan on the radiator is a standard 120MM fan which can be purchased at any retailer for quite cheap. You can also try using SpeedFan to lower the fan speed while monitoring your CPU temps.
     
    StockDC2, Oct 9, 2013
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  3. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    We typically refer folks to Desktop Review Forum for questions about their desktop, so I am going to be fair with the same way we have handled with other threads relating to Alienware desktops and close it as "off topic" for this forum. I know there is not much traffic there and I don't blame you for asking here instead.

    I generally take a simple common sense approach whenever possible. Why take a chance on buggering something up fixing things that are not broken? Unless the fan is making an inordinate amount of noise that is bothering you, I would not burn any calories worrying about it. Faster fan speed often means cooler temps and if there is no racket driving you nuts I would say leave it alone. There could be something like background processes temporarily running that made the fans kick in that coincidentally occurred while you were doing your routine maintenance.

    You are more likely to find an Aurora R4 owner with a solution in the other forum. Here is a link: http://forum.desktopreview.com/alienware/
     
    Mr. Fox, Oct 9, 2013
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