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    Reason for AW13R3 Thermal Differential Gaps, between CORE 0 & 2 vs CORE 1 & 3 ?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by pvalexander, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. pvalexander

    pvalexander Newbie

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    http://imgur.com/c0sFC6q http://imgur.com/G40X5Kc http://imgur.com/IPcKhn5

    The Thermal Pads on the GPU side seem to be much thicker than the CPU side, preventing the CPU heat sink from making complete contact with the CPU die?

    http://imgur.com/J4EdpcW

    Nearly a 20 degree differential is insane. This is after I repasted with Noctua NT=H1 & undervolted. (Yes, I plan to purchase Thermal Kryonaut, unfortunately this was the best option around me locally, for an immediate repaste )

    This is before repaste, with undervolt. http://imgur.com/GqkLRIW

    I have been back and forth with Dell since last week & their argument is that because the average falls below 90 degrees, it's OK.

    Next step for me is repasting again with Kryo, and subbing out all the pads for equal thickness FujiPoly Thermal Pads.
     
    pvalexander, Jun 5, 2017
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  2. alexnvidia

    alexnvidia Notebook Deity

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    might wanna look at this
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...u-core-temperature-differential-issue.805062/
     
    alexnvidia, Jun 5, 2017
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  3. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Yeah, all models from latest Alienware line struggle with the well known TRIPOD mess.
     
    Papusan, Jun 5, 2017
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  4. don_svetlio

    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    You should also try requesting new pads from Dell. They've acknowledged this issue already and did provide free pads for the units affected.
     
    don_svetlio, Jun 5, 2017
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  5. shadowyani

    shadowyani Notebook Deity

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    Your average is lower than 90c you're fine

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    ;P :)
     
    shadowyani, Jun 10, 2017
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