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    Replacing thermal pase on m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mortis, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    ey guys just wondering if it would make a difference if I reapplied thermal paste on my m15x's 8800gtx. It isnt overheating or stuttering but temps do go up to 90 degrees C, so hopefully reducing temps would improve the life and stability of the machine.

    Have any of you done this and is it recommended ?
     
    Mortis, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    I'd highly recommend it. It could lower the temperature by 5-10C or more.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 10, 2009
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  3. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone else ? I remember a couple of people saying that they had done it.
     
    Mortis, Aug 10, 2009
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  4. mr_fro2000

    mr_fro2000 Notebook Consultant

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    I had to replace the thermal paste after baking my video card... mine is also running at around 90 when gaming, so i will also replace the thermal paste.

    Im using generic dynex (or something) paste, but picked up some ocz freeze... gonna try that.

    long story short, I'd reapply if I were you.
     
    mr_fro2000, Aug 10, 2009
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  5. izzual

    izzual Newbie

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    yea iv been having the same problem with heat, ill be playing a game and it will get to about 80-85 and my m15x will start stuttering :(
     
    izzual, Aug 10, 2009
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