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    Do Alienware have overheating problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by AppleUsr, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. AppleUsr

    AppleUsr Notebook Deity

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    Usually I hear people who own an alienware also seem to have a cooling pad of some kind. is this because they will overheat under intense gaming. I know some machines that are not alienware are so powerful that they will get so hot and just shutdown. I was just wondering if this happens with Alienware also or is the cooling pad really just to extend its lifetime.

    I was thinking of purchasing a alienware m11x but im scared of random shutdowns.
     
    AppleUsr, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. debaucher

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    Well, I don't have a m11x but I do have a m17x and the cooling on this laptop is actually REALLY good.

    I use a pad just because I prefer to have that extra cooling ability and if I do decide to overclock I have that extra help.

    I was playing with this for quite some time without any type of added cooling and it does just fine with no random shut downs or anything.

    I am sure the m11x will be the same, but until we get people with them to test out we can't say for sure (but from what reviews I have read the m11x should have no cooling issues).

    D
     
    debaucher, Feb 16, 2010
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  3. KoukiFC3S

    KoukiFC3S Notebook Consultant

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    The reason the M11X is so thick is to help with the cooling. With the low voltage processor, I doubt it'll overheat. :)
     
    KoukiFC3S, Feb 16, 2010
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  4. AppleUsr

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    thats great news thanks guys
     
    AppleUsr, Feb 16, 2010
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    davidgoerndt Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 17X runs way cooler than my Dell XPS m1730. I have a cooling pad, but I don't need it.
     
    davidgoerndt, Feb 16, 2010
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    i didnt even buy a cooling pad for my m17x and dont need it unless i play l4d2 and tax the cpu, it doesnt even get hot during bfbc2
     
    Kevinmcg, Feb 16, 2010
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  7. Raziel66

    Raziel66 The Reaver

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    the m1730 is like a damn volcano. Can't wait till mine is gone and I have my Alienware.
     
    Raziel66, Feb 16, 2010
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