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    Dell Studio 1747 bios update questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MebbWebb, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. MebbWebb

    MebbWebb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if anyone could help me decide whether the A11 bios will lower my idle and load temps? the driver download is here Drivers and Downloads
    I love this pc, but it seems way too hot while I surf the net and do other simple daily tasks. I had a mid range gaming laptop and the temps were more respectable then what I feel.
    Also does updating the Ati graphics card to 10.8 cause any issues?
     
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    FredFlint_ Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have updated to A11 and I did not notice any difference in temp or anything else. I also have the ati 10.8 driver installed and do not have any problems.

    The games I have tried are:

    bc2, grid, gta4 + tfls and some old games.
     
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  3. MebbWebb

    MebbWebb Notebook Enthusiast

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    So i'm guessing theirs no point in updating? What about CPU throttling issues? i remember seeing some issues on that somewhere.
     
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