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Hi there.
i just got my brand new Alienware m15r3 with i9 10980hk and 2080 super max q. I ran the dell support assist stress test and hwinfo64 recorded a max temperature of 102 C for cpu package and IA. I tried under volt with inte xtu, didn’t help.
Any ideas?
thx
These CPUs do run hot and are rated to 100 C -- just about all the current Intel CPUs run this way and it doesn't matter if it's an Inspiron, Pavilion, Alienware or Macbook.
We've seen this before from Intel -- when it was behind the AMD curve in performance. Essentially it appears these CPUs have been pushed to redline to keep them competitive with AMD.
If the system is running at 100 C at max stress, it's within tolerance - the system will throttle back from there in ordinary operation.
Here's the spec sheet on that CPU
Well to be honest. Doing a stress test on a computer is kind of pointless.
because even games won’t stress the CPU to that point and The systems fans already have to kick in to reduce heat from the CPU and GPU.
Dont under-volt it and don’t overclock it because it’s pointless.
Overclocking pros and cons:
+ Higher speeds usually means better preformance
+ Games will run smoother
+ Makes your hardware last a long time in case a new one comes out
- Higher speeds also mean more heat output and Power draw
- Games will run smoother but not that much as newer games are using the GPU more than the CPU
-It may make your computer match the performance of a newer model of your laptop but it doesn’t make it last as long as a non overclocked one.
*NOTE: I am NOT a Dell employee, But I am a Community Rockstar*Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
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Posted March 28th, 2021 13:00
I'm so thankful for this video. I bought the M15 R3 for $1,300 open box from best buy with an i7-10750H and a RTX 2070 super wow this thing out of the box CPU at 98 to 100 HOT HOT TEMPS nothing lower during gaming. The temps through the roof GPU was about 70 / 76 . I was just about to return it but this video helped out so much. Running VR ULTRA performance with Quest 2 Link Cable smooth temps at 77 to 82. Playing 2K21, Valhalla, COD, Tomb Raider, Army 4 and BFV tested CPU temps 74 to 84 nothing more nothing less out standing performance CPU is running at 4.0 to 4.1 more than enough. I also tried Witcher 3 in 2k on an Asus monitor temps at 80 tops. unbelievable. THANK YOU. First time using this software and so far flawless....Alienator21
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Posted March 28th, 2021 19:00
Sorry! I should of included the link to the YouTube video.
I've been playing for the last 5 hours straight VR single player game control, Valhalla and red dead.
Watch "Throttlestop Tutorial For Better Thermals On Alienware M15 R3 i7 10750" on YouTubeAlienator21
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Posted March 30th, 2021 05:00
Didi it work for you??
"Sorry! I should of included the link to the YouTube video.
I've been playing for the last 5 hours straight VR single player game control, Valhalla and red dead.
Watch "Throttlestop Tutorial For Better Thermals On Alienware M15 R3 i7 10750" on YouTube"You can’t under lock the i9 in the command center? If that’s not an option maybe the BIOS?
*NOTE: I am NOT a Dell employee, But I am a Community Rockstar*Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
Hi Everyone,
I have the same CPU on my 15m R3, however, I've noticed that the CPU temps jump up when downloading and installing updates. I use HWmonitor and many of the individual cores reach 100c sometimes. During gaming the CPU temps seem okay. I have a custom laptop cooler with two Noctua fans running at max speed so its sucking up cool air. Anyone else notice this? I had Dell repaste the CPU with Arctic Mx 4 last week. Still doing the temp spikes on boot-up and/or downloading/installing updates.
Set the cpu to 3.2ghz and then tell me how it goes. Maybe even drop the speeds to the cpus base by setting the laptop in power saving mode or Intel XTU.
*NOTE: I am NOT a Dell employee, But I am a Community Rockstar*Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
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Posted March 30th, 2021 05:00
Only work on 10750 not the i9-10980hk. My friend had a m15r3 with i7 10750. I was able to lower the temp with just simple adjustments in intel XTU. but nothing would work on the i9.