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    Inspirion 8600 running hot

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KaeptnOvi, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. KaeptnOvi

    KaeptnOvi Newbie

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    My gf owns a Inspiron 8600 and it runs incredibly hot. Even in idle the Processor often says it's at 70° C. When she's working it jumps up to 85° C and more or less stays there. The Fans are more or less running constantly, I even tried I8kfangui and manually turned both fans constantly to high, but the temperature wouldn't fall noticeably.
    Are these Temperatures normal with this model? I own a Inspiron 9300 and even under hard load it hardly goes beyond 45° C...
     
    KaeptnOvi, Aug 3, 2005
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    it may need a cleaning. canned air and blow out the vents or (probably the better route) open it up and get the dust and grime out of there.
     
    drumfu, Aug 3, 2005
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    KaeptnOvi Newbie

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    thx a lot, I'll try that tonight, let's see if it does any good.

    But you agree that these high temperature shouldn't be the norm, right?
     
    KaeptnOvi, Aug 3, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Right, those temps are pretty darned high.
     
    Brian, Aug 3, 2005
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    RhythmMgmnt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe I experience a similar problem on my 8600. How can you tell how hot it's running? Is there a Device Manager thing that has it or a separate program needed?
     
    RhythmMgmnt, Aug 3, 2005
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  6. KaeptnOvi

    KaeptnOvi Newbie

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    I use this separate program, it allows you to manually set fan speed as well: I8kFanGUI
     
    KaeptnOvi, Aug 3, 2005
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