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    Where do I get those programs?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by hyperplane, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. hyperplane

    hyperplane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I recently just got a m15x and I have read about all the different problems the machine has been giving users. Also the problem about the fans going off in stealth mode. That is why I was wondering where do you guys get those programs that tells you how hot the procs is and the fans and all that other detailed information about your computer.

    Any help would be great
    Thanks!
     
    hyperplane, Nov 10, 2009
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    hyperplane Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks!

    I also already encountered what seems like a problem.....

    There is this cracking sounds or like a fizzling sound once and a while. What do you think that could be?
     
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    Sounds like your sound card is acting up. Several people on the board have reported issues with the sound card related to drivers.

    I would browse around and use search to see what the trouble might be. I have not received my m17x yet but I think some people thought it was related to the Nvidia chipset drivers.
     
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    Oh this is the old m15x though not the new one. Do you think its because the drivers are not updated?
     
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    I'm not at all familiar with the old m15x, so I'll have to defer to someone with direct experience on that system.
     
    Armin_Tanzarian, Nov 10, 2009
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    thanks for the help anymore recommendations for other apps to check speed etc....
     
    hyperplane, Nov 10, 2009
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    try uninstalling your sound drivers and installing with the newest drivers instead from alienware/dell's site

    i never had any problems witht he sound on my old m15x

    ....or with the new one :D
     
    Carnyl, Nov 11, 2009
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