M4400 hiccups when GPU temp hits 75-80

I did a little digging and the drivers I was having a problem with was version 8.16.11.9100 (according to device manager. I believe I downloaded these from NVIDIA site, file name is 191.00_Quadro_win7_winvista_64bit_english_whql.exe), now the ones that work say 7.15.11.7947 (from Dell site, file name R215954.exe).

What is the NVIDIA - ISV driver that is available on Dell site?

I've been using the computer for surfing and email for about 3 hours now and the GPU temperature is 68 and the fans are going medium fast (assesment). I dont feel any performance issues like I did before but it still does seem a little hot, what do you think? Attached a screen shot from HW monitor.

Sami

 

Try the 195.62 WHQL drivers...that's the latest version on nVidia.
http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/notebook_winvista_win7_x64_195.62_whql_uk.html

Are you sure you selected the Notebook Quadro FX version?
Temps seem ok if you're actually using the GPU but the Min. temp still seems a bit high.
The ISV drivers are supposed to be the certified drivers but somehow they give me lots of issues with especially the apps they're supposed to be certified for.....weird.
When uninstalling GPU drivers be sure to:
1) uninstall graphic drivers through device manager (reboot if needed)
2) wipe everything from nVidia with driver sweeper (free download, google)
3) then install new drivers

this will minimize they chance of leftovers from old drivers causing issues with new installs.

good luck

 

Thanks! Im not at all wich version I had installed previously, but Im sure it was somehow wrong now Ill give this a go!

 

I still think you have a heat problem, these are my current idle temps, it's been on for the last 20 hour's, this is running XP pro, which in my experience idle's a lot cooler than windows 7, but from memory nothing near your temps.
A graphic's driver isn't going to cause your high cpu idle temp, my X9100 idled 15-20 deg cooler than your T9600.


Your fan run's all the time ?
Like LPTP-LVR said, have you removed the fan and cleaned out any fluff etc from in front of the radiator's ?

 

Im not very comfortable opening and trying to clean the comp myself, but I called Dell and they are sending a guy to do something on wednesday. I asked what will they do and he said at least clean and change the Graphics card.

The guy I talked with agreed that the temps Im getting arent normal and somethings gotta be done. Boy am I happy about the 3 year support

 

Oh my, that means they replace your mobo and are going to take your whole laptop apart. One advice, stay with the repair guy while he's working on your laptop AT ALL TIMES!! Seriously...don't let him out of your sight and watch if nothing breaks, scratches or doesn't fit back together the way it did before.
I can imagine that you don't want to work on your lappy yourself but honestly, after this replacement, buy a can of compressed air and, once every two months or so, remove the bottom panel and blow the air through the vents where the fan in. Blow towards the outside not inwards because then you'll just blow it in the fan. don't use it on the fan itself either because that might make it spin too fast which could damage the fan. Not trying to make you scared of doing it yourself this way because it really is a piece of cake and should be part of a regular routine.

But first, let's see what the new mobo does for ya.....the GPU alone can't be replaced because it's attached to the motherboard.

good luck and let us know if it helps!

 

Yeah Im kinda wary about the repair too.

At the moment the computer runs ok watching videos but it still downclocks after about 45 minutes of editing when the temps hit too high.

Is this normal though? I mean if the temps are always gonna hit 80 after intensive use and if the downclocking happens no matter what at 75 degrees I dont know if changing all the hardware will do any good?

Heres another screen shot of temps after computers been on 6 hours, been online and editing for an hour (started downclocking again after awhile) then watched a movie (normal res avi file).

I havent had time to try the latest drivers from NVIDIA site and driver sweeper, Ill try to do that tomorrow.

 

It's good they're going to have a look, if your uncomfortable doing it yourself, you don't have much option anyway, surely all of dell's field tech's can't be no hoper's, I know one on another forum who seem's pretty darned switched on actually....finger's crossed for sami

I can't get over how hot your cpu get's... 88 degC , not the graphic's chip so much.

 

It's a T series which might well be running at the upper end of the power rating. What voltage does it run at? (RMClock will reveal). Undervolting might be worthwhile investigating - I can't get my undervolted P8600 up to 70C. It may be that the cooling system hasn't been mounted very well.

John

 

Here's a screenshot from RMClock.

Sorry for the stupid question but if they change the graphics card that's apparently integrated to the motherboard as someone noted here, is the CPU integrated as well? Will that be changed too?

Sami