inspiron 9200 fan problem

rollmesome · 02-15-2007, 07:43 PM

i have a problem with my laptop....this started almost a month ago..whenever i play a game (doesnt matter if its high quality or not) the fan starts to run on high speed often slowing my game down...this is quite annoying..this also happens when i try to load alot of programs..

i have 1.5gb ram....

also should i try cleaning the fans?

thanks.

Rebellion88 · 02-15-2007, 07:50 PM

Download speedfan from here, and report to us your system temperatures please:
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

Basically your notice from even loading Internet explorer your Cpu usage will rise upto or around 40% just that jump from an idle 2% will increase your tempreture by 5-10c degree's. So playing a game will make your graphics work twice as hard and have your cpu on a load of 40% or above with this sort of increase in your system may rise 15c so the fans will enable, to keep your laptop cool. Laptops are not as variable as a desktop pc, laptops hold alot more heat and therefore make hardware fry easier without the cooling. It maybe worth investing in a cooling pad, these can bring your laptop down a few degree's. Make sure vents are kept clear so dont squish the laptop into the carpet or on a blanket because blocking the fans will overheat or cause bad airflow. Hope this has helped.

Regards,

rollmesome · 02-16-2007, 08:43 AM

thanks for your help..i have downloaded a software called i8kfangui or something and tht helps to keep the fan going at a steady rate rather than turning on and off....

i have also bought a cooling fan which is connected via usb...

thannks again:).

02-15-2007, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
rollmesome Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 277 OS: winxp	inspiron 9200 fan problem i have a problem with my laptop....this started almost a month ago..whenever i play a game (doesnt matter if its high quality or not) the fan starts to run on high speed often slowing my game down...this is quite annoying..this also happens when i try to load alot of programs.. i have 1.5gb ram.... also should i try cleaning the fans? thanks.

02-15-2007, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rebellion88 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 441 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit My System	Download speedfan from here, and report to us your system temperatures please: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php Basically your notice from even loading Internet explorer your Cpu usage will rise upto or around 40% just that jump from an idle 2% will increase your tempreture by 5-10c degree's. So playing a game will make your graphics work twice as hard and have your cpu on a load of 40% or above with this sort of increase in your system may rise 15c so the fans will enable, to keep your laptop cool. Laptops are not as variable as a desktop pc, laptops hold alot more heat and therefore make hardware fry easier without the cooling. It maybe worth investing in a cooling pad, these can bring your laptop down a few degree's. Make sure vents are kept clear so dont squish the laptop into the carpet or on a blanket because blocking the fans will overheat or cause bad airflow. Hope this has helped. Regards, __________________ - Dean National Diploma Software Development National Diploma Hardware Route Last edited by Rebellion88; 02-15-2007 at 07:52 PM.

02-16-2007, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
rollmesome Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 277 OS: winxp	thanks for your help..i have downloaded a software called i8kfangui or something and tht helps to keep the fan going at a steady rate rather than turning on and off.... i have also bought a cooling fan which is connected via usb... thannks again:).