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    CPU/GPU temperature and fan control

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ChaosSpear, Mar 7, 2010.

  1. ChaosSpear

    ChaosSpear Notebook Consultant

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    So first off let me say that I am the proud, happy new owner of an m1330, and absolutely love it. But on that note, i have installed very little, pretty much adding what I need as I come to need.

    But I do have the nvidia model, so I am very worried about the lifespan. It has seen a year of use on a desk, not doing much, and has been perfect. But just to be safe, I have heard about processor temperature monitors and fan controls, but do not know where to begin. So what programs are there, and how/ where to I get them to monitor my usage?

    Or am I worrying too much? I do not want to overclock, benchmark, or anything. Just normal usage, doubtfully playing games. But maybe watching movies. Or not.

    Thanks!
     
    ChaosSpear, Mar 7, 2010
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    LordRasta Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure you have the latest bios, A15 and get i8kfangui. Play around with it and you'll see you can set the fan for the CPU and GPU. Also look into the copper mod. These things will help but at some point the nVidia will get you. All you can do is try to delay it as long as possible.

    http://www.diefer.de/i8kfan/
     
    LordRasta, Mar 8, 2010
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