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    Safe to have Full speed on fan while gaming ?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Trewhela, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. Trewhela

    Trewhela Notebook Consultant

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    Hi i have the P151HM1 and i want to know if it is safe to have them full speed (Fn+1) while im gaming (pd sorry about my english) Thanks !
     
    Trewhela, Mar 6, 2012
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  2. RugbyPlayer

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    i dont see why it wouldnt be, the fan itself may wear out a little sooner but its really just a simple ball bearing mechanism, not many things can go wrong with that, for piece of mind you could also get a cooler so you dont need the actual laptop fans on 100% since the cooler fans like the U3 are cheaper and easier to replace.

    That being said my fn+1 does seem to do anything to my fans?
     
    RugbyPlayer, Mar 6, 2012
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  3. Trewhela

    Trewhela Notebook Consultant

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    oh thanks, i have already the u3 haha but when im playing without full speed temps goes to 74-76 on GTX560M
     
    Trewhela, Mar 6, 2012
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    those temps arent bad at all the one thing you might want to check on is how easially the fans in the case can be replaced, thatd be the only thing to factor in as far as im concerned, but as i said, fans dont go out very often
     
    RugbyPlayer, Mar 6, 2012
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  5. b0b1man

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    Fans will last many years. My friend's got a laptop from way back year 2001. Still working.

    Usually, fans are cheap and are easy to replace.

    Also, your machine will survive a lot longer than the hardware itself (meaning you will replace it for a more powerful one in the near future).

    No worries. Turn the fans all up if you want. But you dont need to do it. 76'C is a perfect temperature for your videocard. If it ever gets above 85'C, thats when you need to worry.
     
    b0b1man, Mar 6, 2012
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  6. Trewhela

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    thanks !!!
     
    Trewhela, Mar 6, 2012
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    leon9206, Mar 7, 2012
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    It is safe to run Fn+1 while gaming ... it won't be safe on your ears though. I'd recommend a cooler like Leon mentioned.
     
    NovaH, Mar 7, 2012
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    I wish we could control the fan speed. =[
     
    Amphiron, Mar 7, 2012
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