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    CPU/GPU cooling system

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by PatBadAzz, May 5, 2011.

  1. PatBadAzz

    PatBadAzz Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I'm happy with my Alienware M11x R2 but I have some cooling problems. I don't know why but if I start my Alienware my GPU start with ~40C... okay, that's fine but after few min. it's gonna be to around 65-75C without any games. If I try to play a game, like StarCraft 2... the game will be stuck sometimes and my temp goes 80 and more. The first time if I get my Alienware StarCraft 2 runs perfectly without any lags or stucks. I'm not sure but I thinking to renew the cooling paste on my GPU... maybe a better one.

    What do you think about this idea? because I don't wanna use a cooling pad or other external stuff...

    If someone have a better idea... please let me know ;-)

    BR,
    Patrick
     
    PatBadAzz, May 5, 2011
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  2. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    Your GPU temperatures are just fine the way they are. If your CPU temperatures are 80+ then definitely invest in a cooling pad.
     
    hiarieshi, May 5, 2011
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  3. PatBadAzz

    PatBadAzz Newbie

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    okay, that sounds good... but do you have a idea why is StarCraft 2 laggin'? (btw. I try many ways) strange is... Crysis 2 works perfectly on my Alienware... with 30-35fps :-(
     
    PatBadAzz, May 5, 2011
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  4. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    Turn off shadows/shaders, set them to low. There is also a Starcraft 2 Optimization Thread

    Tell me what your average FPS is in SC2 after you've tweaked it.
     
    hiarieshi, May 5, 2011
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  5. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Hi Patrick,

    I find your temps perfectly normal.
    If you want a comparison, these are my M17x r2 gpu temps while playing Dirt 2.

    View attachment 64902

    I hope this clears off your worries, enjoy your system to the max, and have a nice day!
     
    Simplified, May 5, 2011
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  6. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    65-75C without games is NOT good. it should not be idling that hot. you need more thermal paste, or better thermal paste, dell does a crappy job applying it.
     
    ajslay, May 5, 2011
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  7. Nand@

    Nand@ Notebook Consultant

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    i agree 65-75C without gaming and only a few minutes after start windows is NOT good
     
    Nand@, May 5, 2011
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    aggiekevin Notebook Consultant

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    Your non-gaming temps are absolutely horrible, anyone who said they are fine obviously did not pay attention to your post.
    I get around 65 to 70 while gaming, you are definitely overheating.
     
    aggiekevin, May 5, 2011
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    theparadox Notebook Guru

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  10. PatBadAzz

    PatBadAzz Newbie

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    that's what I mean... because right now I'm on my workplace and I haven't time to play games...

    so, right now here is my Temps:
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/helpl.gif

    so what do you think about it?


    //add:
    I called my best friend and after my work we'll refresh the thermal paste

    I let you know my result ;-)
     
    PatBadAzz, May 6, 2011
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  11. Megamilchmann

    Megamilchmann Notebook Guru

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    Hi.,...

    i just had the same problem:

    check my thread

    change the paste is the best i ever made!!!
    (I take the liquide-metal-"paste" )......!
     
    Megamilchmann, May 6, 2011
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  12. PatBadAzz

    PatBadAzz Newbie

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    hi again ;-)

    good news, with the newest paste on my GPU and CPU it shows in Windows Mode 45C :-D... So my next step it to fix my StarCraft 2 issue... ;-)

    I wanna let you now my results, too
     
    PatBadAzz, May 6, 2011
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