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    GPU temps good, motherboard temp very high ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by a_beast33, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. a_beast33

    a_beast33 Notebook Consultant

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    hi all
    ive been hardcore gaming and my middle fan is going at warp speed but my 280m's are at a nice 40oc.
    does anyone know why this is ??
    there is enough cool air all around the laptop, am just stumped.

    cheers
     
    a_beast33, Sep 10, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    what's your CPU temp?
     
    moral hazard, Sep 10, 2009
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    approx 80oc, i know that's Ok but why is it so high ? on cpuid it shows the integrated gpu at 80oc, where my 280m's are at a cool 40oc.
     
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Did you try the undervolting guide?

    Also maybe you need to clean out the dust and apply new thermal paste?

    I know my CPU would offen hit 85C, after new thermal paste it went down to 74C. after undervolting 62C.

    that could solve your prob :)
     
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    a_beast33 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah ive applied ocz freeze paste about a week ago.

    i have tried under clocking to but that runs my games and apps slow and that's annoying.

    i use an air duster every 2 to 3 days and my laptop sits on a laptop raiser.

    its strange that when am gaming my motherboard get hot whilst my gpu's (280m's) are cool.
     
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    if your integrated is 80c and your 280's are 40c, that tells me you're running on the integrated not the 280s.
     
    Marvie100, Sep 10, 2009
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    they are on, my sli is enabled and its on boost.
    plus playing new games in a moderate rez is good,
    if i was just running the 256mb gpu the game would run very slow.
     
    a_beast33, Sep 10, 2009
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    What are you using to check your temps?
     
    phonics2, Sep 10, 2009
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    I didn't say underclock, I said undervolt.

    keep your CPU frequency the same, just change the voltage.
    follow the undervolting guide.
     
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    am using CPUID
     
    a_beast33, Sep 11, 2009
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