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    XPS 15 high temperature after playing a game for 20 minutes

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by maze11, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. maze11

    maze11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I played Heroes of Newerth for about 20 minutes, then looked at the temps using SpeedFan. Nothing else was running.
    Results were immediately after minimizing,
    GPU: 80C
    HD0: 44C
    Temp1: 85C
    Temp2: 85C
    Core0: 88C
    Core1: 86C
    Core2: 84C
    Core3: 82C

    For some reason I fine these temps really high for a video game that isnt nearly as performance needing as Skyrim. Any ideas on why my temps are so high? I cant imagine what they would be if I continued to play a better game. This was a replacement laptop I got for my 1530 about a week ago. Thanks for anyone that can help.
     
    maze11, Feb 1, 2012
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  2. alinad

    alinad Notebook Consultant

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    that is normal. all dell sandy bridge series xps has same problems, when full load(play high-end game, render 3D...). your better complain to dell, fix the bugs on future.

    better full refund, buy other brand such toshiba, asus..

    P/S:who can use xps 15 full load under 75C, please tell me how to do that. thanks.
     
    alinad, Feb 1, 2012
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    I can :D I use mini display port hook it up to another monitor, close the lid, use external mouse + keyboard. Also it sits on top of a zalman ZM - NC 2000
     
    Panduhsaur, Feb 1, 2012
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    Turn of turbo boost as it produces a lot of heat when you don't need the extra performance
     
    beno619, Feb 1, 2012
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  5. maze11

    maze11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I dont think I can get a full refund. I bought the m1530 3 and a half years go with 4 years of complete care. I just received this refurbished xps 15 as a replacement. I like it and all, just when i play video games, or run autocad, the system gets a little too hot. What is the sandy bridge? is it the better one? why would the newer sandy bridge be hotter than the old one? Would I be able to exchange with a cooler model?
     
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    If you want to cool down your system, go to power plans and change the maximum processor state to 99 %, this will limit your processor clocks to< 2.0 ghz i.e disabling Intel Turbo boost technology which pushes clock speed up to 2.8 ghz producing tops of heat, you don't need turbo boost unless your doing hardcore Video Rendering... Don't listen to Alinad he's a troll on these forums, he only has negative things to say about the dell & xps, I doubt he actually has one !
     
    beno619, Feb 1, 2012
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