Dell XPS9000 Core i7 920

GreenClick · Nov 23, 2017

I have a Dell XPS 9000 with an Intel Core i7 920.

During load, the CPU fan runs at 100% and the temperature get up to 90 Celcius.

I tried replacing the thermal compound but no luck.

Should I try to replace my CPU fan?

Barty1884 · Nov 23, 2017

Assuming you're using the stock CPU fan from the XPS?

The CPU is pushing 10 years old at this point and, assuming the XPS system was bought at launch of the XPS, it's right around 9 years old.
If you're using the stock fan, it's also ~9 years old then.......... '

So, yes. A replacement CPU Fan is, in all likelihood, a pretty good idea.

The Cryorig H7, Cooler Master 212 Evo and be quiet! Pure Rock are all $30-40 coolers, which might see a decent discount tomorrow.

The XPS cases don't have the best airflow either (generally only 1x intake or 1x exhaust) - so it might be worth considering a case replacement too.
Doesn't have to be anything fancy, but the XPS uses a standard mATX form factor and doesn't use proprietary PSU connectors.
Something more 'open' with room for additional fans may help too.

For example, you could transplant into something like this $20 case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Rosewill - REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $19.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-23 14:32 EST-0500

The only (slight) headache that you'd need to deal with is establishing the front panel connectors layout..... as Dell uses a proprietary "all in one" solution. Not much too it, other than time.

GreenClick · Nov 23, 2017

Barty1884 :

Assuming you're using the stock CPU fan from the XPS?

The CPU is pushing 10 years old at this point and, assuming the XPS system was bought at launch of the XPS, it's right around 9 years old.
If you're using the stock fan, it's also ~9 years old then.......... '

So, yes. A replacement CPU Fan is, in all likelihood, a pretty good idea.

The Cryorig H7, Cooler Master 212 Evo and be quiet! Pure Rock are all $30-40 coolers, which might see a decent discount tomorrow.

The XPS cases don't have the best airflow either (generally only 1x intake or 1x exhaust) - so it might be worth considering a case replacement too.
Doesn't have to be anything fancy, but the XPS uses a standard mATX form factor and doesn't use proprietary PSU connectors.
Something more 'open' with room for additional fans may help too.

For example, you could transplant into something like this $20 case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Rosewill - REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $19.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-23 14:32 EST-0500

The only (slight) headache that you'd need to deal with is establishing the front panel connectors layout..... as Dell uses a proprietary "all in one" solution. Not much too it, other than time.

Thank you, I'm trying to extend it's life for another year.

GreenClick · Nov 23, 2017

Barty1884 :

Assuming you're using the stock CPU fan from the XPS?

The CPU is pushing 10 years old at this point and, assuming the XPS system was bought at launch of the XPS, it's right around 9 years old.
If you're using the stock fan, it's also ~9 years old then.......... '

So, yes. A replacement CPU Fan is, in all likelihood, a pretty good idea.

The Cryorig H7, Cooler Master 212 Evo and be quiet! Pure Rock are all $30-40 coolers, which might see a decent discount tomorrow.

The XPS cases don't have the best airflow either (generally only 1x intake or 1x exhaust) - so it might be worth considering a case replacement too.
Doesn't have to be anything fancy, but the XPS uses a standard mATX form factor and doesn't use proprietary PSU connectors.
Something more 'open' with room for additional fans may help too.

For example, you could transplant into something like this $20 case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Rosewill - REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $19.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-23 14:32 EST-0500

The only (slight) headache that you'd need to deal with is establishing the front panel connectors layout..... as Dell uses a proprietary "all in one" solution. Not much too it, other than time.

Thanks again. I had to remove the entire motherboard since the XPS 9000 case doesn't open from the back.
I'm now at 24 celcius when idle instead of 60,

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