XPS M1710 Issue

donjlegacy · 12-03-2008, 09:27 PM

Hi here is my issue:

Whenever I do something that puts my computer to work such as play a game, my fans kick into a very fast speed and after a few seconds the screen goes a bunch of crazy colors. At that point I always turn the computer off. What is causing this issue? I have a few theories but I can't come to a solution and I would like an expert opinion on what to do. I am a college student with very little money, so I cannot take the computer in for repairs. Also my warranty is no longer valid.

**TriggerFinger** · 12-04-2008, 07:53 AM

Have you checked the temps lately? Try NHC or SpeedFan or similar programs. They could give you an idea how high your temps can get especially when playing games.

donjlegacy · 12-06-2008, 10:01 AM

This issue occurs when my room is freezing cold and the computer has only been running for 5 minutes. I took the computer apart and removed a large clump of dust from the video card, however, the problem is still happening. I really need someone to help me resolve this issue!

**TriggerFinger** · 12-07-2008, 04:22 AM

So what does NHC or SpeedFan say about your system temperatures? Or you have not tried any of that yet?

Also observe if color distortions appear if you are using an external monitor.

12-03-2008, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
donjlegacy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista 32 SP1	XPS M1710 Issue Hi here is my issue: Whenever I do something that puts my computer to work such as play a game, my fans kick into a very fast speed and after a few seconds the screen goes a bunch of crazy colors. At that point I always turn the computer off. What is causing this issue? I have a few theories but I can't come to a solution and I would like an expert opinion on what to do. I am a college student with very little money, so I cannot take the computer in for repairs. Also my warranty is no longer valid.

12-04-2008, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,784 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: XPS M1710 Issue Have you checked the temps lately? Try NHC or SpeedFan or similar programs. They could give you an idea how high your temps can get especially when playing games. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

12-06-2008, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
donjlegacy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista 32 SP1	Re: XPS M1710 Issue This issue occurs when my room is freezing cold and the computer has only been running for 5 minutes. I took the computer apart and removed a large clump of dust from the video card, however, the problem is still happening. I really need someone to help me resolve this issue!

12-07-2008, 04:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,784 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: XPS M1710 Issue So what does NHC or SpeedFan say about your system temperatures? Or you have not tried any of that yet? Also observe if color distortions appear if you are using an external monitor. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE