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    gpu heat using rivatuner

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cathal6000, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys was using riva tuner for the first time to measure my gpu heat. was around 45 when doing nothing.

    i played call of duty(maxed out, 1440x900) and after about 5-7 minutes of gaming i checked the heat and it was already mid 70's! is this normal? what would happen if i was playing for an hour or two???

    how can i make this temp lower other than a lap cooler?(gettin one soon).
    thanks
     
    cathal6000, Oct 20, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    its perfectly normal...
    when 1 hour of gaming it can get up to 88, 89, etc..
     
    BenLeonheart, Oct 20, 2008
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  3. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    isn't temps of 90 degrees dangerous for the card?
     
    cathal6000, Oct 20, 2008
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    Anything Under 90C is ok.
    Yes- past 90C is dangerous.

    To cool down, get a cooler. I recommend Enermax Aeolus CP001
     
    ahl395, Oct 20, 2008
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