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    Alienware 13 R3 Repaste

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by nemochev, Dec 5, 2016.

  1. nemochev

    nemochev Newbie

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    Been fairly active on the Alienware subreddit, thought I'd share my results here as well.

    Stock temps:

    http://imgur.com/a/9ZUEi

    Repasted with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut:

    http://imgur.com/a/49vFm

    Video playing Overwatch with temps:



    I'll be trying a copper shim soon and will update with my results. It's also important to note that if you prop up the back by even a 1/4 of an inch you'll see a noticeable difference in temperatures.
     
    nemochev, Dec 5, 2016
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  2. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    Nice work. Propping up the back has always made a big difference on Alienwares, I had hoped with the side intake vents this would no longer be needed but I guess you can never have too much airflow
     
    ninja2000, Dec 5, 2016
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  3. judal57

    judal57 Notebook Deity

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    good job, the only thing is that i think that the voltage of the processor is too high ... try making an undervolt using intel xtreme utility tuning ... .-120mv on core and cache should work fine :) and can improve more the temperatures ... nice to see the 13" model naked ...
     
    judal57, Dec 5, 2016
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  4. taraquin

    taraquin Notebook Consultant

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    6700hq often undervolts as low as -185 stable. Both mine and a few others has managed that :) Use throttlestop, not xtu :)
     
    taraquin, Dec 11, 2016
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  5. Xenrail

    Xenrail Notebook Consultant

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    Can really appreciate the more convenient teardown approach for the 13. Don't need to remove mobo to get fan plugs underneath
     
    Xenrail, Dec 11, 2016
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