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    Noise and heat levels

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mvotal, Jan 30, 2004.

  1. mvotal

    mvotal Newbie

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    I was wondering if anyone has a user comment concerning
    Dell model 1100 or 5100. I looking for a quiet machine.
    Speed is important, so I not so thrilled about throtteling
    down the cpu to keep it from running it's fan.
    I should ask, are Dell machines capable of even doing this?
     
    mvotal, Jan 30, 2004
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  2. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    The only Dell laptops that offer throttling are the Pentium M and Mobile Pentium 4 chips...

    As for the 1100 and 5100 both use desktop Pentium 4's and can get quite warm, so fan use will be more prevalent.

    I would not call these fans "quiet" but not outrageously loud....however, they are noticeable.


     
    srdhkl, Jan 31, 2004
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