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February 22nd, 2012, 07:15 AM
#1
[RESOLVED] Dell XPS 9100 Fan Noise
Up until about a month ago, my 9100 had been operating very quietly, with the fans kicking in (and making noise/generating heat), only when I was gaming or editing video/photos. Now the thing is on all the time.
Any ideas about where to start? I'm thinking blowing out dust might be a good start.
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February 22nd, 2012, 07:17 AM
#2
Yes to blowing the dust out
If you're happy and you know it......it's your meds.
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February 22nd, 2012, 07:32 AM
#3
I agree.
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February 22nd, 2012, 11:13 AM
#4
Try monitoring the temperatures and voltages for a bit. These are all excellent freeware utilities. I particularly like Real Temp and HWMonitor. OCCT is superb for stress testing - if the PC can handle that, it can handle anything
Real Temp
HWMonitor
OCCT
PC Wizard
Speedfan
Nick.
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February 23rd, 2012, 01:09 AM
#5
Originally Posted by SuperSparks
OCCT is superb for stress testing - if the PC can handle that, it can handle anything
How long would you run a stress test for....1min, 2min.....10min....hour?
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February 23rd, 2012, 12:06 PM
#6
Personally, I run it until the core temps stop rising plus a couple of minutes. I rarely find any need to run the test for longer than 10 minutes myself. But there is no hard and fast rule.
Nick.
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February 23rd, 2012, 01:21 PM
#7
8 to 10 minutes is all that I use. If temps hit 65C, time to recheck everything. But have not seen that happen in years.
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April 22nd, 2012, 01:26 PM
#8
Forgot about this thread. Sorry for not marking it resolved.
Blowing a little dust out of it worked like a champ.
Thanks!
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April 22nd, 2012, 02:44 PM
#9
I'm very glad you got it all sorted out
Nick.
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