Posts by alienwareNoob

Thank you for the reply, So I can use a different GPU then the two supported when I bought it as long as I install the right drivers? What other GPU would fit in a Alienware M5550? The two supported when I bought this was: NVIDIA...

I've had my Area 51 - M5550 for over 3 years. I had some issues with the GPU awhile ago and it basically died (booting up showed black/white checkboard/etc). I had warrenty still at this point and sent it in. Alienware replaced my GPU...

This must be one of the only computers/lap tops that was released over a year ago and hasn't really been upgraded? At least in the last 8 months nothing has changed other then the hard drive possibilities When we going to see a new bad...

Quote: Originally Posted by thewulfman Hello! I'm kinda a newby to notebook tech, but I was wondering if it was possible to change the graphics card in my m5550 myself. Thanks You could, It'd void your...

haha nice, as if it wasn't hot enough already lol, that is sweet though, how long does it run on battery now (6cell)?

I had this exact same problem with Notebook hardware control (Area 51 m5550 though). I thought my cpu temp reader was broken also. I then installed I8kfanGUI to check the Temps (along with many others but for some reason the one made...

Man I shoulda got the 9 Cell, not that I use Battery power much but.. lol the 6 Cell is brutal hehe

Quote: Originally Posted by fatez Yes, there are four buttons to the left of the power button. THere is one with the picture of a fan on it. Click it, and you should see the light turn on. Also, this fan didn't work for...

Quote: Originally Posted by fatez I don't know why you guys are getting such hot temperature. My temp are only 40c idle and max out at 46c. I use speedfan to monitor my temperature. My spec 5550i core 2duo 2.0ghz 1...

I never applied the Thermal Gell. How high are your temps getting when your system shuts down? I found speedfan didn't work either on mine (the temps always read way lower then the actual temps). It might be different though since I'm...