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    Help in colling my 7970M on my r2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ricard2798, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. ricard2798

    ricard2798 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, i am wondering what is the best method to keep my R2 cool enough so that it does not shut down.
    My shut downs are not horrible, but last ngiht i was playing Bioshock infinite at max settigns, and did notice that My temp on the GPU went up to 81 degrees... which should be close to causing a shutdown on my rig (but this time it did not sut down). Any ideas on what i cna do to keep the machine cool?

    Things to consider.

    1-I have noth gpu fan running despite only having one card installed.
    2-I used IC diamond compound on the card and provided thermal pads
    3-my cpu is also using ic diamond
    4-When I am not ont he road, I use a notebook cooler, but did nto bring it on ths new vacation... but i am unsure of this type of cooler can acualy cool a gpu.

    thansk in advance
     
    ricard2798, Apr 9, 2013
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  2. MUERTE 75

    MUERTE 75 Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't use vga overclocking tried undervolted 0,95V and you never not see 80's °C ;)
     
    MUERTE 75, Apr 10, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    True, try undervolting the card. It will somehow decrease performance but will remain cool.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 10, 2013
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  4. pinoy_92

    pinoy_92 Notebook Evangelist

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    u can try the retention mod on the fan and gpu. people have claimed it works very well.

    M17x Retention Mod
     
    pinoy_92, Apr 10, 2013
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