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    M17 R2 [Fan Question][Help]

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Azshalasa, Oct 30, 2019.

  1. Azshalasa

    Azshalasa Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to wire the GPU FAN in someway to run at full speed all the time? My GPU FAN are not working properly since a while ago, it's not keeping at full speed during games, that's causing a high temp on GPU. i'm using a GTX 765M, i've already tried to use Set on HWINFO, but when i set the fans to 4k RPM it gives a burst then slowing get decreased to the normal RPM like 1.5k RPM, I think it's an issue related on my motherboard, but not sure about it, that's why I would like to wire it to run at full speed all the time.

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    Azshalasa, Oct 30, 2019
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    You could probably mount an external switch, and depending on your soldering skills, solder it to a hot line. Then you'd bypass all the controls, but it'd be an on/off type thing. May be able to integrate it into its current circuit path and keep both options. You'd need to look at schematics.

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  3. Reciever

    Reciever D! For Dragon!

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    If its PWM controlled then you could simply just cut the cable and it should run full speed, at least that is the case with my own laptop.
     
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