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    8800 idle at 75 degree? good or bad?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by zengshengliu, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. zengshengliu

    zengshengliu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using the driver version 186.03 from the official nvidia website
    When my computer is idle(doing absolutely nothing, just let it sit there)
    the GPU temperature goes up to 75 degree(using CPUID Hardware Monitor)
    Is it the driver problem?

    oh and I did clean the dust out but the temperature is still that high
     
    zengshengliu, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Those are normal temps for a GPU with drivers that don't downclock the GPU. You can get cooler idle temps with drivers that downclock the GPU on idle.
     
    kobe, Jun 14, 2009
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yes, perfectly normal for that driver. if you want to get that temp down, you'll have to use a different GPU driver that'll downclock.
     
    whizzo, Jun 14, 2009
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    Seems normal. It's a hot card.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jun 14, 2009
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  5. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    depends on the driver. mine idles at around 40-45°C.
     
    whizzo, Jun 14, 2009
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