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    will a laptop cooler help while gaming the m14x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by smokingjam, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    just wanted some opinions before i place an order. the only thing putting me off is the fan and heat issue while gaming.

    cheers
     
    smokingjam, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    well it seems to help with mine..... not needed tho. i purchased mine so it can have a proper prop up.
     
    ted264, Jun 12, 2011
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    I dont think it helps a ton, but mine has the fans placed right under my m14x fans, so I am sure it helps a bit but not a whole lot
     
    CC268, Jun 12, 2011
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  4. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    are the fans loud when they kick in?
    i can understand them kicking in as it is a powerful peice of tech but its the only thing im being put off from buying...
    was gonna buy a cooler just to try and help
     
    smokingjam, Jun 12, 2011
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  5. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    well the fans... they are loud and can be compared to a blowdryer...... but i dont care i have g930 headset and cant really hear them.
     
    ted264, Jun 12, 2011
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    Same situation here.
     
    fred2028, Jun 12, 2011
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    A user, I don't remember who, said that with the Cooler Master U2 the fans of the M14x are almost the time silent, and it lower the temps by about 12°C for a long use at load.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 12, 2011
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    It really doesn't sound like a blow dryer. At least mine doesn't.
     
    CrossXedge, Jun 13, 2011
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    I use a Tt massive 23 LX and it seems to cool it really well.
     
    mjstrd, Jun 13, 2011
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    the fans on the cooler are silent, and the fans on the m14x aren't bad AT ALL for daily use, gaming they kick in and are a tad loud, but not terrible, certainly shouldnt prevent you from buying the laptop
     
    CC268, Jun 13, 2011
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