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    2 HP Pavilion dv7-4169 questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by john1970, Jan 10, 2011.

  1. john1970

    john1970 Newbie

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    Hello,

    Hello I recently bought a 17.3 Pavilion dv7-4169wm Laptop and I do some gaming. I have 2 questions. I use the Targus dual fan lap desk to keep it cool. My question is the only spot that gets really warm is on the upper left of the laptop where one of the vents are. I think it is the main vent. The rest of the bottom stays cool. Should I be concerned? I usually play games for about 2 or 3 hrs a day.

    My second question is regarding adding another hard drive. I know it can support 2 hard drives but the second spot for a drive does not have the rails or the cable. Where can I purchase these?

    Thank you in advance.



    John
     
    john1970, Jan 10, 2011
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  2. Bullit

    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    1) what are the temps? That is the important question.

    2) some persons here already have made it, do a search or wait they might answer if they are still here.
     
    Bullit, Jan 11, 2011
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    john1970 Newbie

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    1. What is a good way to find out the temp?
    2. I will do a search on the forum.
    Thank you for replying
     
    john1970, Jan 11, 2011
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    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    Bullit, Jan 12, 2011
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    dacher Notebook Guru

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    I've got dv7-4100.

    I think what you describe is normal. All gaming graphics chips get hot.. you only notice it more on a laptop. Just make sure you never block the air intake fan on the underside, directly underneath the hotspot

    You can run gpu-z to check your gpu temps.

    2) Someone in another (long) thread on dv7 bought hdd rails from some 3rd party and seemed pretty happy.
     
    dacher, Jan 12, 2011
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  6. john1970

    john1970 Newbie

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    The Main processor gets to about 63c
    The GPU gets to 60c
    I just want to make sure I am not damaging anything.
    I did find the information on the hard drive kit. That was just what I was looking for. Thank you.
    Thank you all for the help.
    John
     
    john1970, Jan 13, 2011
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    w4j3d Notebook Consultant

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    Will I need these (hdd rails) for HP dv7t Quad Edition?
     
    w4j3d, Jan 15, 2011
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  8. Bullit

    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    Very fine temps. I suspect you aren't pushing them 100%. It typically should reach high 70´C or low 80's. Note also ambient temperature matters.
     
    Bullit, Jan 15, 2011
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    john1970 Newbie

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    Thank you Bullit.
    I would imagine you would w4j3d. On thats hp parts page you can do searches and such for different models.
    thank you again Bullit for your help.
    John
     
    john1970, Jan 15, 2011
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    I got the rails for my 2nd hdd and they work great. Thanks for the info.
     
    john1970, Jan 20, 2011
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