Alienware laptops have a history of running overheated, having noisy fans, or both. To some extent, this is expected of any gaming laptop with high-powered core components, but Alienware models have always performed well in this area. Recent Alienware models, such as the X17, have proven to be particularly outstanding in terms of their ability to keep temperatures down, be silent, and have a tiny and portable chassis - a remarkable feat. But there are multiple ways you can stop your laptop from overheating without taking it apart.