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    dell e1505/6400 fan life

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hmmmmm, Sep 25, 2006.

  1. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    hi,

    i'm using i8kfangui to maintain my cpu (t7200) temps to around 43 idle and that requres the fan to spin at 2400rpm constantly

    and whenever i play games, the fan speeds up to 4200rpm (high speed) and i'm just wondering how long does a fan usually last for operating like that?

    thanks

    oh yea, is it normal for a cpu to be at 60C during full load when fan is a max?
     
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  2. unknown555525

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    Your CPU is perfectly fine. 60c, even 64c is normal under full load.

    The only problem that can go wrong with your fan is if it gets wet, or you live in a very humid enviornment, then you would need to oil it every few years.

    Fans usually go out because of too much friction, so just make sure there's not a dust buildup around it.
     
    unknown555525, Sep 25, 2006
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