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    dell xps m1330 - fan too loud

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Arca, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. Arca

    Arca Notebook Guru

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    The CPU temp is 60 C

    The noise level is really high, not that high- but enough to annoy you if you work a lot with your laptop.
    And that's when I'm doing almost nothing. Its starting right after booting the laptop.

    The motherboard and fan sink was replaced 1 day ago.

    /edit I have the glorious nvidia graphics card :(

    What's the problem?
     
    Arca, Mar 27, 2009
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    I'm guessing you have the discrete video card? I had an M1330 and I know what you mean, but I think this is just Dell's poor engineering at fault. Try undervolting the processor, maybe that will lower your temperature and fan noise.
     
    xenon2k9, Mar 27, 2009
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  3. Arca

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    well, i still have 3 1/2 years warranty, if the problem still persits in a week, i guess i have to call them.
     
    Arca, Mar 27, 2009
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