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    m15x CPU Fan Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Svarto, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. Svarto

    Svarto Notebook Consultant

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    So recently when I am playing computer games my CPU seems to overheat, it goes up to 90 degrees and then downclocks sometimes. It seems that my CPU fan is not blowing out air fast enough, at least not as strongly as my GPU fan which blows out a lot. I can feel the difference when i put my hand at the CPU exhaust vent compared to the GPU one. Is there any program to see how fast the fans work?

    I installed bios x34 which made it a bit better, but they are still going up to 90 degrees. I guess this is to hot?
     
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  2. Method

    Method Notebook Geek

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    You may need to take the fan out and clean the vents around it, the area where the fan joins the ducting gets bunged up with dust. Probably the best place to start. Thermo Fan will show you how fast the fans are spinning. Otherwise there is always the X36 Bios, plenty of spinning fans with that!
     
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  3. Svarto

    Svarto Notebook Consultant

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    will that void my warranty? Is it just open up computer and unscrew the fan or do i need to keep something in mind while doing it?
     
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    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is your CPU overheating? My CPU fan also does not blow as high as the GPU fan, but I think this is normal.
     
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  5. Method

    Method Notebook Geek

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    No it won't void your warranty, if you have a look on the alienware knowledge base they have some instructions. It doesn't take long, you'll probably find that the grill that the fan blows into is furred up with dust. Try and see if it helps.
     
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    Just did it with my desktop and it lowered the temps 5 degrees C!
     
    FirecatF7, Mar 21, 2009
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