- May 23, 2015
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Laptop: DELL XPS M1530
Mobo: DELL 0XN71K (IMAGES SHOWN BELOW)
Problem: CPU Overheating! I have tried everything by the book. Dust free clean up, removing heatsink, 99% IPA wipe down, new thermal compound, etc. Did the same again when purchasing a new heatsink. On top, I ran a fresh install of Windows with just some basic apps installed. Though there definitely has been some improvements, the idle temps are now 55-70 degrees Celsius. Just playing a movie with an HDMI to a 42" screen (1080p) is enough to send the temps to the 90s-100s. The highest witnessed: 107 degrees. I believe the temps go even more higher, as the laptop powers off, though less frequently then before.
Possible fix: I placed an intel stock heatsink on the CPU using thermal pads just to see what would happen (a quick test only). Plugged in a cheap spare usb fan over the heatsink. Results are: Idle in the 40s and with the same movie played via HDMI to tele, 60-70s. Made a massive difference! Left the movie on until it finished (about 1 hour 30 mins), temps stayed under 75 degrees, hanging mostly between 60-70. I believe I can improve the temps further with a permanent fix using thermal compound and somehow secure the heatsink on the mobo.
Since the M1530 is a spare machine and still runs great, though I have Dell XPS 17 too and currently working on my first epic PC build, I am now looking to convert my old laptop into a desktop home theatre. I already have a case in mind to build from scratch and have all the tools needed to make something aesthetically pleasing.
Advice needed:
1. What type of vertical heatsink would you recommend for the laptops CPU?
2. What type of heatsinks for the GPU and chipset?
3. I have spare 120mm and 140mm fans from my progressing PC build , is it possible to use the mobos PWM header to connect with this fan? The header is tiny and takes a 3-pin connector from the heatsinks DC fan which measures 4mm in length. Though this may be a proprietry dell connection, are there any adapters available or can I solder 120mm fan wires to the stock fan connector cables? Ideally with 3 heatsinks placed on the 3 three chips and one large fan placed above, I think it might work to keep everything cool. What do you think?
4. I have considered wiring in a fan/s via USB, but I don't want the fans running constantly at a static speed (5v's of power). If (2) is not possible, are there any alternative methods?
5. Just a quick one: Are copper shims recommended, can I throw some of these in the mix?
MOBO IMAGES:
Mobo: DELL 0XN71K (IMAGES SHOWN BELOW)
Problem: CPU Overheating! I have tried everything by the book. Dust free clean up, removing heatsink, 99% IPA wipe down, new thermal compound, etc. Did the same again when purchasing a new heatsink. On top, I ran a fresh install of Windows with just some basic apps installed. Though there definitely has been some improvements, the idle temps are now 55-70 degrees Celsius. Just playing a movie with an HDMI to a 42" screen (1080p) is enough to send the temps to the 90s-100s. The highest witnessed: 107 degrees. I believe the temps go even more higher, as the laptop powers off, though less frequently then before.
Possible fix: I placed an intel stock heatsink on the CPU using thermal pads just to see what would happen (a quick test only). Plugged in a cheap spare usb fan over the heatsink. Results are: Idle in the 40s and with the same movie played via HDMI to tele, 60-70s. Made a massive difference! Left the movie on until it finished (about 1 hour 30 mins), temps stayed under 75 degrees, hanging mostly between 60-70. I believe I can improve the temps further with a permanent fix using thermal compound and somehow secure the heatsink on the mobo.
Since the M1530 is a spare machine and still runs great, though I have Dell XPS 17 too and currently working on my first epic PC build, I am now looking to convert my old laptop into a desktop home theatre. I already have a case in mind to build from scratch and have all the tools needed to make something aesthetically pleasing.
Advice needed:
1. What type of vertical heatsink would you recommend for the laptops CPU?
2. What type of heatsinks for the GPU and chipset?
3. I have spare 120mm and 140mm fans from my progressing PC build , is it possible to use the mobos PWM header to connect with this fan? The header is tiny and takes a 3-pin connector from the heatsinks DC fan which measures 4mm in length. Though this may be a proprietry dell connection, are there any adapters available or can I solder 120mm fan wires to the stock fan connector cables? Ideally with 3 heatsinks placed on the 3 three chips and one large fan placed above, I think it might work to keep everything cool. What do you think?
4. I have considered wiring in a fan/s via USB, but I don't want the fans running constantly at a static speed (5v's of power). If (2) is not possible, are there any alternative methods?
5. Just a quick one: Are copper shims recommended, can I throw some of these in the mix?
MOBO IMAGES:
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