Posts by jeffrwrx

Quote: Originally Posted by E-dirt Guys, guys, guys.... I think THIS is what he is talking about, the BLUE PLASTIC FILM. I do believe that that is NOT supposed to be left on. YES EXACLTY...Theres...

Well I guess I should rephrase my topic...if you are having heat issues, check your thermal pads.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ice-Tea I am confused... What is your problem? Heatpads are not supposed to leave marks.. Yes they are....look at the CPU vs my GPU The problem is, the builder forgot to pull...

Ok just played HL2 for about an hour...the temp never went over 90C...bounced from 87-90 back down to 87...etc so a ~15C difference having the thermal compound on there correctly. How should I handle this with AW? Should I say anything...

Quote: Originally Posted by marker01 sorry to hear about this... This is one reason why i push the hell out of any new PC i get. I want it to crash and BURN in week one. This way you know about any potential issues...

I have been having heat issues for about 1 year now. AW was not very helpful, so I just resorted to using the lappy for internet and not for games. Today I was curious (finally) and opened it up and noticed that the techs who built it...

I have a 5700...I know a different maching, but still similar. I have had heat issues since day1. They were never able to help me over the phone. Mine idles at 63C with my cooler, and will stay at ~95C while playing games. Sometimes...

exactly----^ I didnt want to have to drop an extra 249$ when i could delay it till later. $2100 was already alot to spend for a college student -Jeff

I PM'd AW-Steve and he's gonna try and help me out. -Awesome I havent had any problems thus far with my m5700. It has been 100% stable for 10 months now...long hours of WOW, Oblivion etc, but I would like that extra comfort knowing...

I understand your point..I have definitly learned my lesson. Its just frustrating they they used the offer to extend as a selling point with me over the phone/email, and are now denying it.