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    Asus G51VX Processor Upgrade

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by tooeazy, May 5, 2014.

  1. tooeazy

    tooeazy Newbie

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    I have a Asus g51vx and it tends to overheat alot I'm guessing it is because of the processor so Im thinking about upgrading to either a Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000 or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600 was wondering if any experts could help me out. i've been trying to solve this overheating issue
     
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  2. sasuke256

    sasuke256 Notebook Deity

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    well, just do a repaste with some high quality thermal paste and the problems of overheating will be gone !
     
    sasuke256, May 5, 2014
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    If you haven't opened it up to clean out the vents and fans you should do that first. If not done regularly a lot of dust can build up on them causing overheating issues.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, May 5, 2014
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  4. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    I would definitely recommend cleaning your vents and fan as indicated above. If that doesn't alter your temps, a repaste may be in order.

    Reading these may help you make a decision with a potential CPU upgrade:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...50-vs-p8700-vs-t9800-g51vx-battle-royale.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/403860-g51-quads-final-verdict.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...m/545521-g51vx-rx05-cpu-upgrade-question.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/550790-g51vx-new-cpu-again.html

    more stuff at: http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...s-useful-threads-read-before-posting.html#g51
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 6, 2014
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Don't forget ThrottleStop can help you undervolt chips to make them run even cooler.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 7, 2014
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