Every driver is updated. If I recall, I heard all the new BIOS does is increase the heat limit so it doesn't enter thermal shutdown...still doesn't really answer my question though
I'd first try something different, you may not even need a cooler.
I've been getting a 5-10 degree reduction in temps under loads, even though my temps are never high to begin with.
I have a 17R3, and just put a strip of timber under the rear feet - it lifts the back up by about 25mm, helps with the keyboard angle, is stable and invisible, and cheap.
The difference between that and being flat on the desk is remarkable.
Eimy_B
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January 26th, 2017 09:00
Hi,
For the temps make sure the system has the latest BIOS version in our website (just enter the service tag).
Xxsadisticx
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January 26th, 2017 14:00
Every driver is updated. If I recall, I heard all the new BIOS does is increase the heat limit so it doesn't enter thermal shutdown...still doesn't really answer my question though
Eimy_B
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January 27th, 2017 10:00
The BIOS update does help with the temps.
We have several cooling pad options in our website, in case you want to check, here you have 2 examples:
http://dell.to/2kbyj9y
http://dell.to/2kbt8X4
If you keep on having overheating issues, send me a private message with the service tag, so I can assist you further.
hindesite
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February 3rd, 2017 14:00
I'd first try something different, you may not even need a cooler.
I've been getting a 5-10 degree reduction in temps under loads, even though my temps are never high to begin with.
I have a 17R3, and just put a strip of timber under the rear feet - it lifts the back up by about 25mm, helps with the keyboard angle, is stable and invisible, and cheap.
The difference between that and being flat on the desk is remarkable.
TheCrazyFerreT
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February 4th, 2017 09:00
Just undervolt your cpu! I did it yesterday and cut temp by 10C!