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    The metal ram cover?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by JohnnyFlash, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wouldn't it be better to remove it? Seems to just be there to limit airflow, which is bad unless I'm missing something.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Aug 29, 2011
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  2. The Revelator

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    I've wondered the same thing.
     
    The Revelator, Aug 29, 2011
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  3. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Well on mine the thing is touching the CPU heatsink which seems to suggest it is there to dissipate heat?! I don't think there will be any significant difference with or without but that is just me.
     
    widezu69, Aug 30, 2011
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  4. miahsoul

    miahsoul Notebook Deity

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    personally I leave it off but i doubt there's a discernible difference
     
    miahsoul, Aug 30, 2011
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    i always assumed it was some sort of emi shield, nothing thermal or airflow related.
     
    xeroxide, Aug 30, 2011
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  6. dutchess63

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    its makes it ruggedised thats the way for me
     
    dutchess63, Aug 31, 2011
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    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I thought the same, but it's just barely touching, so it's hard to really say.
     
    JWest, Aug 31, 2011
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    My guess would be - for additional protection, since otherwise the memory modules would only be protected by that big plastic(and rather fragile looking) cover.
    I haven't removed it since I tend to carry this rather heavy machine around every so often(+some way too active kids in the house), but in a safe environment and if the machine is relatively immobile it should be fine to get rid of it.
    I doubt it would make any noticable difference performance/temp-wise however...
     
    toltek, Sep 1, 2011
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  9. dutchess63

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    get in 1 word - ruggedised
     
    dutchess63, Sep 1, 2011
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