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    5870m temp issue?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by tauzins, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. tauzins

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    have issues with my 5870m when it maxes, i repasted and used new EK 1mm pads as sugguested for the mems

    are these temps normaL?
     

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    Those temps are not normal. Do you have the GPU OCed? I just ran a vantage bench and the max temp is 71C.

    My 5870m temps OCed @ 825 / 1200
     
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    nope stock
     
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    You might want to repaste again. What thermal compound are you using?
     
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    ceramique -artic silver... what else should i use i can get from the store?
     
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    I dont think its the thermal paste. Try repasting and post your temps. Remember less is more so try not to overdo it when applying the thermal paste.
     
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    lets just put it this way, ive repasted like 10 times... temps have been aroudn the same each time, also what thermal pads u use?
     
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    This is what I have on my 5870m:

    Thermal paste

    Thermal pads
     
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    Have you checked the heat sink? Is the exhaust clean?
     
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    yup both clean as a can be

    and this is the 2nd 5870 ive tried so its not the card...
     
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    I have no idea then... The other thing I can think of is the heat sink not making contact with the GPU but I assume that is not your case. Another question, how old is that thermal paste?

    Edit: Try removing the thermal pads and check the temps.
     
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    ive tried stock thermal pads, getting about same temps, ive tried the screw mod where u remove the clips and put them back on the screww then use it as pressure on the heatsink. etc. etc. etc. just boughtt the paste from radioshack not too long ago
     
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    Then it leaves the fan... Is it working properly? I know its a silly question but any small detail can help you arrive to a conclusion.
     
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    yea, ive tried maxing the fan out actually and that didnt really help the situation either, even at idle ig to like 45 lowest idle at 4500rpms
     
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    Idle should be around mid 40s to 50. I dont know what else to look for...

    Both cards gave you the same temps at load correct?
     
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    yup, so its either heatsink or fan... but i mean fan was running correctly from what i could tell.. u know anyone selling heatsink/fan? for a decent price?
     
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    The heatsink will be a tough one to find... but here is where I bought my spare GPU fan.

    Link

    Edit: Found the heatsink on ebay. Here

    Edit: I'd suggest to wait for other members to give some input on this thread before you go buy these parts as it is unlikely that one of them is faulty.
     
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    hmm im waiting on other people's opinion, but no one seems to be commenting...
     
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    Most of them should be working or at school so I'd wait until a couple hours. Dont lose hope.
     
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    i might try shimming the gpu for better contact
     
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