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    noise reduction

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Esco, Nov 29, 2011.

  1. Esco

    Esco Notebook Consultant

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    Hello Guys,

    i just wondered if there is any possiblity to reduce the fan noise or stopping the fan at all.

    When watching a movie, the m14x fan jumps in, not thats is total anoying but silent is something different.

    when i watch the temps it runs at max 48 degrees while watching so i don´t think there is a heat problem occuring this.

    Maybe there is a way to tell the m14x when to kick in the fan on which temperature,
    would be great if any of you guys has exp with this and can help me ;)
     
    Esco, Nov 29, 2011
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  2. FearEffect

    FearEffect Notebook Guru

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    BIOS versions A05 and higher reduces the fan noise a little.
     
    FearEffect, Nov 29, 2011
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  3. Esco

    Esco Notebook Consultant

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    already did that ^^
     
    Esco, Nov 29, 2011
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  4. Fallout4

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    I've found that placing my laptop in cold water turns the fan off entirely.
     
    Fallout4, Nov 29, 2011
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  5. libertine

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    lol

    when i watch movies usually the sound of the movie is louder than the fan so...
    i have no problem with that :D
     
    libertine, Nov 29, 2011
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  6. ninja2000

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    You can manually control the fans yourself with HWinfo64. I just set them to manual at a low rpm as it is far less intrusive than the off/on/off/on settings dell use. At 2500rpm you will hardly hear it and it will keep it cool doing any light work. Just remember to switch it back to auto before gaming/encoding.
     
    ninja2000, Nov 29, 2011
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  7. Esco

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    thanks for the great answer that really solved my problen -.- loels
     
    Esco, Nov 29, 2011
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  8. gamba66

    gamba66 Notebook Evangelist

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    haha best answer ever, signature worthy!
     
    gamba66, Nov 29, 2011
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