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    What is a normal GPU Temp in 6930G?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by SonicTPA, Apr 26, 2012.

  1. SonicTPA

    SonicTPA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    thanks to all the great information on the site, I have just upgraded the CPU in my 6930G from a T5800 to a P8700.

    I've also bought a 9600M GT 512Mb DDR3 to replace the 9300M GS I have, but as it's not arrived yet, I re-installed the 9300M GS when I changed the CPU.

    I removed the thermal pads and used Antec Thermal Grease as I couldn't get any Arctic 5...

    I didn't check any temperatures before I replaced anything, but I have just checked the temps now, and the CPU is fine at 30 degrees C, but the GPU is showing 70 C at idle and high 90s when under a small load.

    That seems a high temperature?

    Ironically, the laptop doesn't feel hot, so it might be a sensor thing, but I was wondering what temperatures I should be expecting?

    When I change the GPU card I'll use some Arctic 5!
    S
     
    SonicTPA, Apr 26, 2012
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    raserdk Notebook Geek

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    maybe its because u need a shim, there might be a little space between the gpu and the cooling
     
    raserdk, Apr 26, 2012
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    SonicTPA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good point,

    The thermal pads that were there originally were quite thick.

    Thanks.
     
    SonicTPA, Apr 26, 2012
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  4. .NetRolller 3D

    .NetRolller 3D Notebook Deity

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    Also, don't bet on AS5 - there are much better pastes out there (e.g. MX-4 from the other Arctic).
     
    .NetRolller 3D, Apr 26, 2012
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