Alienware m17 fan running constantly Jul 27, 2020 · Since 12 weeks more or less laptop start getting hotter and hotter and I notice the GPU fan is always turned off. I'm sure some of you guys were having issues with the Alienware m16 R1 laptops where the temperatures were high at idle, causing the fans to be noisy and constantly running. Jun 3, 2018 · Hello, I hope I am in the correct thread. May 2, 2013 · I tested the alienware 14 r1 (m14x r3) fan in my alienware 17 r1 (m17x r5), and you know what the alienware 14 r1 (m14x r3) fan was 2 times powerful than my alienware 17 r1 fan. After many hours of research, I found a super simple solution to lowering the CPU’s temperature. See if any of this helps. Check to see if the Speedfan utility supports Alienware 17 R4 fans constantly running I just purchased this laptop with a 7700HQ and a GTX1070. I can even feel the air coming out the left side getting weaker while I hear it slow down Oct 11, 2021 · Thx, that fixed AWCC fan control, but system still freezes. I'm extremely satisfied! I love this system! Although it takes time getting used to the new UI of Windows 8, I really enjoy my time using the A Mar 31, 2025 · Understanding Alienware Command Center Alienware Command Center is a software suite designed specifically for Alienware devices. Disabled Speed Step, didn't help. I noticed that the CPU was otherwise constant at 8-10%. I've checked the Task Manager, and this happens even when my machine is using less than 10% of the CPU. Maybe add a pic pf that if my novice simpleton suggestion doesn’t help. Apr 16, 2022 · Hi @DanGoyette welcome to this free user to user Alienware laptop discussion forum. Dec 18, 2017 · Hi,Fans on my Alienware 17 R2 are really loud, and work all the time, they never stop, when playing games goes even faster and and are even louder than usual. It usually means that your computer is overheating, and there are actually a variety of reasons why this might be the case. It does stops sometimes in between for a second or two but then ramps up back I know 60% fan speed is quite high but I thought the fans running all the time was normal operation of an Alienware? My fans are minimum of 44% on idle for CPU and 42% for GPU. There are teardown videos on YouTube of the m15 R3 and m17 R3. You won't have to do it for another two or three years - or maybe never - and you should experience way better thermals. 6GHz. The CPU, however, is running at 80-90C when loaded 100% at 2. You need to run a scan to address any issues. Its kind of loud so it makes the experience unpleasant, and there is something wrong, because it wasn't ma But the Alienware Command Centre reported temperatures of 40 degrees celsius. - Install all updates, both for Windows and in Alienware's support assist. I understand one if for the GPU and one for the CPU.   I tried to manually change/dis The fans use 198w instead of the 135w of the OEM, bit the biggest difference is in the heat pipe arrangment. There is Reject option. I installed the assembly with a liquid metal repaste, but I suspect you would also get a great result from your choice of non-conductive paste. Running the Alienware Command Center that measures the thermal temperature on these Alienware laptops can help with troubleshooting the high CPU temperatures. Dec 7, 2022 · Hi @lzs372637457 welcome to this free user-to-user Alienware laptop discussion forum.   When checking the Thermal Settings it seemed that it was running at 100% speed. I'm wondering if it's likely a faulty unit? The grinding is loudest on low fan settings, disappears completely when the fan is off, and mitigates slightly at max fan speed May 11, 2023 · The GPU runs 53C when running one task without increasing fan speed in MSI Afterburner. Intel has raised their CPU maximum temperature threshold to 100ºC (212ºF) boiling point of water, which means that other parts within the laptop base get hot. I have an Alienware 17 R2 , after using it for some time, it suddenly freezes for 2 to 3 seconds and the CPU Fan st Mar 20, 2025 · Alienware laptops are renowned for their high performance and sleek designs, often favored by gamers and power users. When I do simple Jan 9, 2022 · m17 R4, games constantly crashing all of a sudden I was playing Witcher 3 yesterday and suddenly got serious lag, like to the point where it was unplayable. Temps are around 45C-55C. I have the laptop set to use the integrated GPU instead of the Jul 5, 2021 · I've recently got my x17 R1 and found out that the fans are constantly running at high speed and cause very noticeable noise, even when the system is idle and the CPU/GPU temperature is low (~ 115 Feb 11, 2015 · After a windows update last night the fan started running about 2-3 minutes after startup as if i was gaming on a hot day. Thankfully, there are solutions Apr 6, 2016 · Alienware 17 R3 running slow and does not want to increase performance - low temperatures on CPUs/GPU constant Hey, I'm running Windows 10 on my laptop and has worked fine until recently when it suddenly decided to get lazy and not put more effort into running faster. sgdfed jxd malkup lmrhvtyl hcucr apngb vltsnc ybrjso cejuvm qxqjt zxukmvma quoqi ibki xkal nbvy