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    Alienware M14X frustrating performance issues.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by CakeFace155, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. CakeFace155

    CakeFace155 Newbie

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    Hello. Lately i have been getting a lot of performance issues on my alienware m14x. I tried playing a bit of team fortress 2 and after a minute or two the FPS drops down to 20 FPS.
    I tried playing other games like Far cry 2, Garry's Mod and Left 4 Dead 2 and a lot more. But i just have the same issue. In some cases the FPS even drops down to 3 FPS. I have tried a lot of things to fix this issue but no luck. I hope someone can help me with this issue. Thanks. :)
     
    CakeFace155, Jan 20, 2013
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  2. runamonk

    runamonk Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like your system is probably over heating which is causing it to throttle down the gpu and/or cpus. Have you tried removing the bottom cover and cleaning the fans and vents with compressed air?
     
    runamonk, Jan 20, 2013
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  3. CakeFace155

    CakeFace155 Newbie

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    Just Checked. The Fan is pretty dusty. But how am i going to get the dust out? the fan has these bars in front of it :S.
     
    CakeFace155, Jan 20, 2013
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  4. Descalzo

    Descalzo Notebook Evangelist

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    Blow some air through the fans. Some people like to hold the fan still while they do this.
     
    Descalzo, Jan 20, 2013
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  5. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I personally would suggest taking the bottom cover off and shooting air in that way. This makes sure you aren't blowing the dust farther into the machine where it can cause worse overheating in the future. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Jan 21, 2013
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Here is some more troubleshooting that yo can try to get rid of the overheating.

    LINK
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 24, 2013
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