Inspiron 17R Fan

I'm having this problem as well. I just got the computer today and its very annoying! This fan is louder than a Dell I've had since 2003.

Thanks, NextTech.  After sending back the 5721 I ended up getting a much nicer machine for only an additional $36 and it doesn't sound like a Boeing 747 taxiing for takeoff.  It's a 5720 with a faster processor (I7-3632QM quad-core, 6MB cache at 3.2 Ghz rather than the I5-3717U dual core, 3 MB cache at 2.6 Ghz) and dedicated graphics (GeForce GT630M with 1GB, rather than the cheesy integrated Intel 4000 chipset).  Now if they'll just fix this ever-present problem with Dell Backup & Recovery Manager not accepting any discs after the first one it'll make a lot of people happy.

I'm glad that you're getting a refund.

Unfortunately, a client is having the same problem, and thinking about the refund route.  This sounds like a BIOS problem with a bad thermal table/fan speed, but Dell has yet to address the issue.  It could also be a problem heatsink issue, and that would cause me to request a refund.  I'm glad that I didn't recommend this latop to someones else that was looking for a 17in laptop.  Instead, I convinced the other person to go with a 15in Latitude, which is working well...

Yes, I make my purchases directly through Dell and yes, it's the "old" 17r  The biggest benefit to the "new" model in my opinion was the lower wattage CPU, but my laptop is plugged in most of the time anyway so that doesn't matter much to me and it's a better-performing system.  Not to mention the fact that now I can hear other people talking around me while using the computer since there's not a wind-tunnel roaring in my ear!

Cool. Isn't the 5720 an older model?  Was that purchased through Dell?  I'm glad I found out about this before recommending this model.  Take care.

@Jcon72 Actually that 5721 still has the "Cheesy integrated Intel HD XXXX" as every Gen 3 iX Family of processors has some version of an Intel HD IGP built into it, 2500, 3000, 4000 it's part of the CPU package.

With that said, your system has what is called a Discrete Video Card as well. The "Gefore GT630M" included with your unit falls into that category it's not a dedicated graphics card.  

The Difference - the Intel HD XXXX IGP can not only render graphics but it's also the only device that can display what is rendered as it also has all the display technology built into it.  

The Discrete Nvidia GT630M can only Render Graphics it has no display technology, it still needs the Intel HD to Display the Graphics for it.  So if your looking to Disable the Intel HD in the BIOS or for some way of disabling it completely and using the Nvidia card alone, you can't do it, the card must remain active and functioning if not for doing rendering but for the sole purpose of pushing out to the display ports what is rendered by either card.

Luckily Intel/Nvidia drivers play nicely together and for most parts the Nvidia Driver with their Optimus Technology works well (click the link, once you have a better understanding of how it works you'll be all set to go), most of the time their driver will pretty much figure out that an application would be better rendered on the Nvidia Card then the Intel HD IGP and auto-switch for you, but sometimes you may need to force the application over.

BUT, it's not like systems with the Intel/AMD setup (AMD still playing catch-up), generally their drivers have a hard time determining when to automatically force rendering to their discrete AMD cards, past month, month and a half AMD finally getting driver out that seem to allivate the problem with their Enduro Technology works the same as Nvidia's Optimus.

In regards to Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - I had the same issue and after making 4 Beer Coasters for me and my mates - I tried a 16GB USB Memory Stick and it worked.

Cheers

Hope the information passed will clear up any confusions in the future for you, or for that matter anyone else passing thru.

Helllloooo from Croatia ..... I can simply join to this conversation becouse I have buy model DELL 5721, 17,3", Core i5......AND I HAVE THIS STUPID PROBLEM with fun.....so I expect that DELL corporation make something about this global problem with this model........PLEASE HELP

Posted by DELL-Sujatha K replied on25 Feb 2013 9:58 PM

Hi Andrew Croatia, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Dell is aware of this issue and we are working on it. BIOS release is expected anytime in the month of March which will resolve the issue. I will keep you posted once latest BIOS version is released. You may also keep checking for the latest BIOS release on the Dell support website.

Sooooo to everbody I have answer from DELL people that they work on solution for our FAN PROBLEM.......

Hi,

For this issue BIOS update has been released on 4th March, Please download and install the same. Kindly provide me an update.

http://dell.to/QjjZDA

Please punch in the system service tag or express service code, under the BIOS category the latest BIOS is available version (A06).

Please connect the Ac Adapter while updating the BIOS and do not use the system once the update is initiated and until the system restarts completely

This is a problem for me as well.  Straight out of the box, it is a jet plane.

Completely unacceptable.

If there is an easy fix, please post it now.  Otherwise, I have to return it.

I had a different problem and did not realize that my fan wasn't running FAST ENOUGH.  I had purchased the service plan and gave Dell a call.  The technician had been sent several components by Dell and ended up replacing the entire motherboard.  I was surprised to start hearing the chassis fan, like it was when the machine was new.

Currently, I've bean playing the League of Legends online game (my sons talked me into it for Game Nights and I like the big screen).  The last three tries, during game play, the screen has gone blank and the machine is dead.  I can restart immediately (and rejoin the game-in-progress) but the same thing happens again after a few minutes.  I've noticed that it's very warm between the touch pad and the spacebar.  Then I switch laptops.  The game runs without error on my older Dell Core2 laptops and I always use a smooth surface lap desk (also, no pets).

I was looking here before making a call to Service Support.  If it's your key box (I use mine for CAD), then the service contracts are worth the @$100.  But I wouldn't stretch it too far into the cost of a new machine/technology; three years of heavy use is about it.

I'll try to let you know the outcome.