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    AW17R3: Does the 980M model get noticeably hotter than the 970M?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Joshva, Feb 12, 2016.

  1. Joshva

    Joshva Notebook Consultant

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    I have the 970M, thinking of RMA and getting the 980M. Does it get noticeably hotter?
     
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    Why would you RMA the 970? Just curious. And why would you think the 980 runs hotter?
     
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    struggle to see more than 55-60c on mine .... ever!!
     
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    So it doesn't get hot. Good to hear I might do it then
     
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    The 980M technically should be hotter as it is clocked 12% faster, I was wonding if it was noticeable. I already find the right keyboard side a little hot ont he 970M
     
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    yes but as its a faster card, with more pipelines, id assume it actually has to do less....

    while running BF4 maxed out (FHD) i dont see more than 70% GPU load.... while gaming on my 20'' 1680x1050 it wont really rise above 50%... great cards.

    have you set custom fan profiles via HWinfo..?? its a must as the stock profiles are crap!!
     
    skunk1, Feb 12, 2016
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