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    M17x Temps

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by NJA2775, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. NJA2775

    NJA2775 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my m17x and wondering what kinda temps should I be seeing, I have hw monitor and was just looking and wondering what temps should my dual 260m sli be at during gaming and what is too high and what is low......just trying to figure out if I am frying anything. Have a cooler and it gets kicking...thanks
     
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    search and read .... or post this in the owners lounge. There is no point in creating new threads

    if its below 90c then your fine
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 16, 2009
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  3. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    See this for a discussion on the 9400M G / MCP79 chipset and thermals:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=432142

    As for the discrete cards, depends on external factors (i.e. notebook cooler, ambient temp, stand, etc.). To date, I have not had my 280's exceed 67c - this was after a nice long 3+ hours gaming session. Idle temps are something like this:
     

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