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    My M17 Temperature

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by nodeffect, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. nodeffect

    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    Is this normal ? I maxed everything out. Tested with CPU Stability Test.

    Here's the results from HW Monitor...
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    Hardware monitor ACPI
    Temperature 0 73°C (163°F) [0xD86] (TZ00)

    Hardware monitor Intel Mobile Core 2 Quad Q9000
    Temperature 0 75°C (167°F) [0x19] (Core #0)
    Temperature 1 75°C (167°F) [0x19] (Core #1)
    Temperature 2 72°C (161°F) [0x1C] (Core #2)
    Temperature 3 69°C (156°F) [0x1F] (Core #3)

    Hardware monitor WDC WD3200BEKT-00F3T0
    Temperature 0 44°C (111°F) [0x2C] (Assembly)
     
    nodeffect, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. matt-helm

    matt-helm Notebook Consultant

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    Depends what the ambient temp is.....
     
    matt-helm, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. nodeffect

    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    but are those too high for my system ? or it happens to all M17 users ?
     
    nodeffect, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    If that is the highest temp after a 100% load test then they are fine. I would only worry if it got nearer 90°C
     
    simonmpoulton, Nov 18, 2009
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  5. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    I would be more worry about your HD temp though. I heard some drive has limit at 50 degree.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 18, 2009
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  6. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Those temperatures are WELL within thermal limits.

    Laptop hard drives unfortunately run this hot. Mine's also at 44C right now after sitting idle for a long time. Mine's gone up to nearly 60 at times without a problem, although that was with my M17 on my lap so I had my leg on the HD cover.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 18, 2009
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  7. nodeffect

    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey evilcorsair, your using Q9000 running at 2.5GHZ ? how did you overclock it ?
     
    nodeffect, Nov 19, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    You use setfsb there is a guide in the m17 general informations thread on the top of the page
     
    The_Moo™, Nov 19, 2009
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  9. nodeffect

    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    oh ok, I found that page, want to ask him about the performance too, hope he reply me later. Should I get the 0.28 BIOS or the 0.27 ? I can't find the new 0.28 drivers here.
     
    nodeffect, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Either will work fine for setfsb

    just start slideing the bar lol and use a game or intel burn to test it
     
    The_Moo™, Nov 19, 2009
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