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    M1530 Fan Noise Unusual?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Schubatis1, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. Schubatis1

    Schubatis1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whenever I am using my M1530 for simple tasks, such as surfing the web or checking my email, my fan is always running. It isn't running loud but it is audible 20 or so feet away. Hardware monitor places the CPU temperature at 45C and the GPU at 62C. According to task manager my CPU useage is right around 10%. Is this normal?
     
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    The fan will always be running. Sometimes louder than other times. But the M1530 is common to run loud. So, its probably just normal in your case.
     
    ahl395, Jan 28, 2009
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    20 or so feet? thats really loud..and my fans rarely turn on when im surfing the internet or any simple tasks...have you checked temps? download hwmonitor and post temps. :D
     
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    I already posted them above. About 45C for my CPU and 62C for my GPU. THM (I'm not sure what that measures) is hovering right around 51C.
     
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    that seems to be normal what bios version do you have?
     
    fluffboy, Jan 28, 2009
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    Revision A08
     
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    try updating your bios to a12 and see if you still get the problem. :D
     
    fluffboy, Jan 28, 2009
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    Just Idling my GPU is at 65C (148 F)
    is that normal? i got the laptop yesterday
     
    CanonGlass3, Jan 28, 2009
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    Yup that is perfectly normal. The 8600GT can handle temps up to around 90 degrees, so you are perfectly fine.
     
    Forte, Jan 28, 2009
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