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Brand new Alienware R7 CPU temp 98+
acpitz-virtual-0
Adapter: Virtual device
temp1: +27.8°C (crit = +119.0°C)
temp2: +29.8°C (crit = +119.0°C)
Adapter: Virtual device
temp1: +27.8°C (crit = +119.0°C)
temp2: +29.8°C (crit = +119.0°C)
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Package id 0: +100.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 0: +95.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 1: +100.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 2: +93.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 3: +97.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 4: +94.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core 5: +95.0°C (high = +82.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
I installed Ubuntu 16.04 and kicked off a compilation of some program then the fan noise goes really loud. My kid was scared. I saw some post discussing this and it seems we have to use liquid cooling system for i7 but isn't dell should make it clear first? This is totally unacceptable.
GamerdudeForever
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May 14th, 2018 09:00
I think liquid cooling only applies to the k series of Intel processors. My Aurora R6 has the Intel i7 7700 none K variant and is not liquid cooled. The fan does ramp up and down under intense gaming. My temps stay generally 36-39c under normal Windows load and as high as 69-78 under very heavy load. You can use Alienware Command Center to manually adjust the fans so they do not make the sudden ramp up and down but stay at a steady level on curve setting. I have mine fan settings while under gaming manual control with a 20-50-80 curve across the board setting, this keeps the cpu and system generally cooled and without having the fans go into that rather loud ramp up. Under normal or light gaming I just keep it set to the default Auto setting.
Tesla1856
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May 14th, 2018 11:00
Agreed, but it's an easy fix.
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Aurora-R7-Liquid-cooling-unit/m-p/5743099#M481
and
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Aurora-R5-upgrade-CPU-non-K-to-K/td-p/6022718/page/2
... follow the links on those threads.
mr.pppoe
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May 16th, 2018 23:00
Thanks, I never installed liquid cooling myself. Not sure how to do that. Also, does it void the warranty?
hrgreen
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May 17th, 2018 02:00
The Alienware cooler should be easy to install; download the R7 service manual. Apply the thermal paste according to instructions, and if they seem vague, there are tons of how-to stuff on the net. In Alienware Command Center, make sure the pump is on. Should not be a warranty problem.
You didn't say whether you bought the "K" version of your processor. If so, you can use the Overclock page for the ACC to set and test overclock settings. If that page doesn't appear, it can be downloaded and added onto the ACC. The ACC's OC page is designed to test and reject settings which exceed what your particular chip and cooling can handle. You can probably use preset O/C level 2 (4.8GHz) if you have a good 8700K and cooling.