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    XPS M1530 Artic Silver

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JayGTS88, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. JayGTS88

    JayGTS88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to add artic silver on the M1530?
     
    JayGTS88, Dec 26, 2007
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    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    When you buy it or after you get it? There is no option when you purchase it. You could however put some on after you get it, but it will void your warranty. I did it on my Inspiron 6000D.
     
    Mark, Dec 26, 2007
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  3. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    is it overheating??
     
    sly, Dec 26, 2007
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    JayGTS88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm guess i'll add it after 6month of my warranty lol
     
    JayGTS88, Dec 26, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    If it aint broke, dont fix it.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 26, 2007
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    what is that?
     
    MaStaMinD, Dec 26, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    it is (real) silver thermal paste that helps heat travel easier from the processor to the heatsink sometimes reducing core temperatures.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 26, 2007
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    vbrookie Notebook Consultant

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    But applying AS5 do wonders for the CPUs and GPUs. I didn't actually measured my GPU & CPU temps but, after I applied AS5 in to my M90, the fans hardly run anymore. If they don't know about it, it won't be void warrenty. But there is always a chance they might find out if something goes wrong and that was the risk I was willing to take that chance when I replaced my CPU and applied the AS5 and luckily I didn't need to call CS for problem so far.
    I don't know what I'll do after I receive my M1530 since I got a complete care, I might just live with it even it gets hot.
     
    vbrookie, Dec 26, 2007
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