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    M17 Heat issues?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Hoffa_J, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Hoffa_J

    Hoffa_J Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all, I plan on getting one of those bad boys sometime in the next month or so. Just wanted to know if anyone has had any heat issues with their M17 or not. During gaming that is.
     
    Hoffa_J, Dec 19, 2008
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  2. tanamerra

    tanamerra Notebook Consultant

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    Just received M17 with crossfire and quad cpu. and have no heat issues.
     
    tanamerra, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I does get hot, mind you, it's a DTR. There aren't any problems though.
     
    TurbodTalon, Dec 19, 2008
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  4. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    It will be as hot as other DTR, may be a little bit cooler.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 19, 2008
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  5. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

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    just don't cover up the intakes or the exhaust.. it's gotta breathe :) But, this thing is no dragon.. a fair amount of airflow goes thru it and keeps it nice and cool..
     
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  6. Hoffa_J

    Hoffa_J Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool thanks
     
    Hoffa_J, Dec 19, 2008
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  7. tanamerra

    tanamerra Notebook Consultant

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    Runs cooler than the 17x i had before. E-wrecked advice is good. Keep the intakes and outlet free and clear.
     
    tanamerra, Dec 19, 2008
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