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    fan/Temp question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Photoguy30523, Mar 23, 2006.

  1. Photoguy30523

    Photoguy30523 Notebook Consultant

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    is there any ways to change the fans speed on the m170 or are does steady fans?


    also how do i check the temp on my computer?
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 23, 2006
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  2. Mark

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    Try this super handy tool... http://www.mckenziedev.com/index.php...tory&Itemid=26

    It gives you fan control as well as CPU, GPU, and Hard Drive temps. Hope that helps!

    The program is called 19kfangui if the link doesn't work...google it!

    I can't seem to find the 19kfangui online anymore...that link is where i got it from. Look up 18kfangui instead...sorry
     
    Mark, Mar 23, 2006
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    is it safe to use>?
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 23, 2006
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    how do i find it in google?
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 23, 2006
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    I have google-ed it but I can't find i9kfan, only i8kfangui? Does it have newer version?
     
    skywalker, Mar 24, 2006
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    good link thanks
     
    gridtalker, Mar 24, 2006
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    It is just a patch to go to I9k fangui. You should be able to find it on the same site you downloaded I8kfangui from.
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 24, 2006
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    i cant not find the 19kfangui ??
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 24, 2006
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    Photoguy30523, Mar 24, 2006
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    Download the fanio driver in that link. There is one call Fanio driver 2 rows above the I9kfangui. That should let the installation go through. :)
     
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    this is awsome, i get to control the fan speed now when i am playing games it doesnt heat like it use to cause i put all fans in high and its a lot cooler while playing .. :) .......thanks guys
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 24, 2006
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    Version 18 will do all of the same stuff for you if you can't find version 19 :)
     
    Mark, Mar 24, 2006
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    now while i am playing the GPU temp is 165F and the CPU is at 95 ..is it good?
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 24, 2006
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    Hey photoguy, that is what my temps are too under gaming, except my cpu is higher, so that sounds good. I might try putting some thermal paste on the CPU and GPU this summer to see if I can lower the temperatures even more! glad you like the program.
     
    Mark, Mar 25, 2006
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    thank u ......
     
    Photoguy30523, Mar 25, 2006
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    Yeah, when it come to measuring temp, you should get 60-75C for your Nvidia card. The Pentium M floats constantly
     
    ccbr01, Mar 25, 2006
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    I usually get those temperatures when I am playing a game so I think the normal temp would be a little bit lower around 43-50 something C.
     
    azntiger1000, Mar 25, 2006
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    Thanks for that. I didn't realize I left that off. Yeah, idle for 6800 is 43-50. The 7800 and gtx is a little above that.
     
    ccbr01, Mar 25, 2006
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    Ohhh. My bad...yea I guess it makes sense that the 7800 has a higher core temp. :cool:
     
    azntiger1000, Mar 25, 2006
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