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    M17x R3 GPU-Z Temp #3 high

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by FallenwingsMiku, May 20, 2011.

  1. FallenwingsMiku

    FallenwingsMiku Notebook Consultant

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    For some reason GPU temp #3 reading is 10+ C higher than temp #1 and temp #2. On 100% load it goes up to 85 C while other two stays below 75. Any suggestions for the problem?
     
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    I think that's memory (correct me if I'm wrong!). VRAM always gets alot hotter than the core temp.
     
    V3_Shae, May 20, 2011
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    i suggest getting new thermal pads for the vram. but those temps are still within the safe limit.
     
    inap, May 20, 2011
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    OK. So its normal?
     
    FallenwingsMiku, May 21, 2011
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    What is temp 3 anyway?
     
    FallenwingsMiku, May 21, 2011
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    temp 3 is the vram ( the black chips on the gpu)temps and yes it normal for it to be higher. you can close the temp gap by replacing the thermal pads but it will still run slightly hotter then the rest of the card.
     
    inap, May 21, 2011
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    Thanks! really appreciated.
     
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    inap, May 21, 2011
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    Yes, im def interested in re-pasting and replacing thermal pads.
    With stock paste, when I OC my 6970m to 775/1000 (6850 desktop clock), temp #3 is nearly 90C although the main temperature is only 75C. Im kinda worried about that temp #3.
     
    FallenwingsMiku, May 21, 2011
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