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    Hardware Monitor Normal values

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by eggzeon, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. eggzeon

    eggzeon Notebook Geek

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    CPU: 2760QM
    GPU: 6990m
    8GB of RAM

    What should the normal temps on Hardware Monitor be when in a game?

    I started HW monitor before my gaming yesterday and after a couple of hours and a couple of games, I have the following info:

    Core # Value Min Max
    Core 0: 69C 67C 75C
    Core 1: 61C 61C 73C
    Core 2: 60C 58C 69C
    Core 3: 61C 60C 68C
    Package: 68C 67C 75C

    GPU 55C 53C 71C

    Are these values OK? I did not launch any heavy games yet, still installing. I only tried Diablo 3 Beta, Starcraft 2 and Amensia.

    Is HW monitor a good tool to evaluate if my paste job is "acceptable" and I'm not in an immediate danger :p ?
     
    eggzeon, Mar 23, 2012
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    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Those temps seem acceptable to me. You can always use HWiNFO for more aggressive fan control. More info here: Alienware Fan Control
     
    aznpos531, Mar 23, 2012
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  3. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    this is the stock paste job?

    If you really want to know what your CPU core temps will be under load, download and run prime95 (the default 8 threaded test). I'm guessing that your temps will get into the 80's after 15 mins
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 23, 2012
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  4. eggzeon

    eggzeon Notebook Geek

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    Yes this is the stock paste job. I wouldnt dare opening my laptop and repasting. I'd probably break a thing or two :)
     
    eggzeon, Mar 23, 2012
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    So an hour into Skyrim, with the 2K texture and the HD mods (water, sky, faces and clothing) +AA 8X set in Catalyst (but off in game options), HWInfo gives:

    Core # Value Min Max
    Core 0: 51C 47C 77C
    Core 1: 47C 44C 75C
    Core 2: 45C 43C 73C
    Core 3: 46C 43C 72C
    Package: 51C 49C 77C

    So the HIGH have barely went up compared of when I was playing D3. And while in Skyrim, the fans did not seem to jump all crazy and loud. So should be fine like this?
     
    eggzeon, Mar 23, 2012
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  6. Serephucus

    Serephucus Notebook Deity

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    Looks ok to me.
     
    Serephucus, Mar 23, 2012
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