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    Noise

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ranathor, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. Ranathor

    Ranathor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Folks,

    Looking into a M17 still, what is the noise issue with the fans like? noticable??
     
    Ranathor, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    The Alienware M17 can be described as a very quiet ally in idle use or rather, low load. The device is still audible with a volume of 35.2 dB(A), remaining with its muffled running noise in the background. Depending on use, the system fan starts-up for a short period and increases the volume somewhat.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Mar 5, 2009
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  3. nobodyshero

    nobodyshero Notebook Speculator

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    I was about to post what Armando said in less technical terms, it's pretty quiet idle or in game. The loudest it gets is during startup ironically but only lasts a second or two.
     
    nobodyshero, Mar 5, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    mine is so low at idle i dont notice it and during games i have the sound on so i cant hear it over the laptop speakers so .... to me i never hear it :D
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 5, 2009
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  5. Yamato

    Yamato Notebook Geek

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    Same here. Don't worry, this system is very quiet. Even during games.
     
    Yamato, Mar 5, 2009
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  6. DHC

    DHC Notebook Evangelist

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    Unless you get a NZXT Cryo LX cooler lol...don't recommend this if you want a quit machine.
     
    DHC, Mar 5, 2009
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  7. Ranathor

    Ranathor Notebook Enthusiast

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    would using a cooler make it quietier? or will the added fans jsut add to the noise??
     
    Ranathor, Mar 6, 2009
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  8. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    My akasa cooler fans do more noise than the actual laptops ones :p
     
    CooLMinE, Mar 6, 2009
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