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    W230ST fan profile fixed? Or similar laptop to it?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by doublezetafazzy, Dec 16, 2013.

  1. doublezetafazzy

    doublezetafazzy Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for a new laptop to use for school and gaming. The W230ST looked to a good match however the inconsistent fan profile has turned me off. Does anyone know if there is a fix for it or if there are any other laptops that are simliar to the W230ST?

    Thanks!
     
    doublezetafazzy, Dec 16, 2013
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    Ellatan Old Timer

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    Profiles has been fixed for me with Prema's modified BIOS + EC. The fans are still loud under full load though. Other similar laptop is Gigabyte P34G.
     
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    doublezetafazzy Newbie

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    Thanks for the quick reply!

    So with the bios and fix, the laptop fans won't just randomly max out even at a idle state? I'll be bringing this to class with me at times and I don't want the laptop to make a loud noise out of nowhere.
     
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    Ellatan Old Timer

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    Yes, my laptop is silent in idle and during light tasks like browsing/word processing. It is loud when gaming or heavily taxing CPU. I'd recommend doing a proper thermal repaste yourself to achieve the best idle temperatures.
     
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    Thanks for the reassurance. Looks like I'll be getting one soon haha.

    Thanks again!
     
    doublezetafazzy, Dec 16, 2013
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