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    Furmark Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by weinstein888, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. weinstein888

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    Do you see both cards heat up during the run?
     
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    Dont wanna hijack this thread, but i was thinking of using furmark to test temps....is this wise as read some warnings about furmark possibly damaging components due to its intensivity....
     
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    They did indeed heat up.
     
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    If they both heated up, I wouldn't worry.
     
    V3_Shae, Nov 17, 2010
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    Good question. I use Crysis instead. If your GPU max temps stay under 80C - you're fine. I'd start worrying @85C+


    ^^ Second that
     
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    Thanks for the heads up re: temps....duly noted.
     
    steviejones133, Nov 17, 2010
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