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    Monitor Temps on M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by FirecatF7, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. FirecatF7

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    Hello all! I am about 1/2 way done with my review of the m15x! So that will be up as soon as I get it done. Now, I was wondering what temp monitoring tools, fan speed tools, and any other programs you all feel are helpful. I am running x64bit so keep that in mind when recommending! Oh and an update on the OCZ RAM, it DID downclock to 667mhz from 800mhz. The latencies went from 5-5-5-18 to 4-5-5-15. ALSO I am using PC wizard currently for monitoring and I noticed that the cores are switching from 1196mhz to 2496mhz randomly. Is this normal? Also stealth mode lowers voltage and clock speeds to 1.06v and 800mhz respectively. just an FYI.
     
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    HWmonitor, like MR. Moo said is the standard.

    +1 for HWMonitor.
     
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  5. FirecatF7

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    hwmonitor isn't recognizing anything :(. Downloaded the 64 version as well. Just says Alex Petersen. No collapsible menus etc. ...hmm...?
     
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    No "Continue" or "Ok" button?
     
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  7. FirecatF7

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    nothing at all... lol oh well. Has anyone else used PC Wizard?
     
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    Is it free?
     
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  9. FirecatF7

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    yeah that's what it says. Oh well I have to get to bed. Work in 8 hours! haha ttyl boys
     
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    Temperature reading applications

    Speedfan
    works on Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, 2003, XP and Vista.

    RivaTuner
    Can Show framerate and temperatures in-game. Learn How HERE

    HWmoniter

    CPU-Z
     
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    btw i thought hwmonitor worked on the m15x
     
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  13. whizzo

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    of course it does.
     
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    whizzo that is why i stated that :D
     
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  15. FirecatF7

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    Ok so here's what I've done:
    Clicked the 64bit link
    Downloaded the .zip file to the desktop
    Extracted the contents
    Opened the folder
    Run the ONLY application in the folder (HWMonitor)
    It opens up and says the following
    ...Alex Petersen............................................
    No collapsible menu + or - box etc.

    NOTE: This ALSO happens with HWMonitor PRO.


    -Am I an idiot? Be honest. haha
     
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  16. whizzo

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    wierd. it works for me (both 32bit on vista and 64bit on win7). have you tried a different mirror?

    PS: i don't see my (user)name anywhere when i run HW Monitor.
     
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  17. FirecatF7

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    I'll take a print screen of it.
     
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  18. whizzo

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    good idea. here's mine.
     

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