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    Increase in CPU Temperature

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Sasstraliss, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. Sasstraliss

    Sasstraliss Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, so about the same time last year I purcahsed a m15x,
    (i7 720 (1.6ghz, 260GTX M, etc.)


    The point is, when I first purchased the system, the CPU's four cores ran idle at between 40 and 60 degrees C.

    Now, one year later, the CPU is running idle at between 70-90 degrees C.

    I'm just curious if this could be dust build-up, or if it's another issue.

    I don't want to unscrew everything for a clean, I've got a 3 year warrenty I don't want to void.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Sasstraliss, Apr 2, 2011
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  2. ElectricTurtle

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    repaste your cpu and gpu will help (i use mx-4), also, re-apply thermal pads and clear the vents. In my knowledge, those things won't affect your warranty
     
    ElectricTurtle, Apr 2, 2011
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  3. Sasstraliss

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    Doesn't removing the case coverings void the warrenty?
     
    Sasstraliss, Apr 2, 2011
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  4. JohnnyFlash

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    No, it won't.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 2, 2011
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    really sounds like it needs a good clean to me if you have never opened and cleaned it before,use a can of compressed air and clean the fans and vents,then check your temps.
     
    raven evo, Apr 2, 2011
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    Inap's advice is awesome. Yeah, 70-90 is dangerous. Mine generally idles from 40-50.
     
    LxGST, Apr 2, 2011
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