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    Just unboxed the new M17x, 9400 running hot?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Alien FlyBoy, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. Alien FlyBoy

    Alien FlyBoy Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    The temp on the 9400, isn't that a bit high?

    Temp.jpg
     
    Alien FlyBoy, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

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    Yes. I would check the heatsink and paste.
     
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  3. Alien FlyBoy

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    What is a decent temp?
     
    Alien FlyBoy, Dec 29, 2009
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    Normally I would say around 40 but I know the 9400 runs hotter. Try to get it below 75. Once you hit 90 you might start seeing issues.
     
    Mandrake, Dec 29, 2009
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    Yes. Too hot. If you just unboxed it give them a call and tell them you think they forgot the paste.
     
    Wraithbane, Dec 29, 2009
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  6. Alien FlyBoy

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    Weird thing is that the first temp reading was plugged in on SLI.

    Now i'm unplugged and running 9400 only, and get this:

    temp2.jpg
     
    Alien FlyBoy, Dec 29, 2009
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    Look here and hopefully most of your questions will be answered ;)
     
    Aikimox, Dec 29, 2009
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