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    GTX 470m SLOW DOWN

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by rot112, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. rot112

    rot112 El Rompe ToTo

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    I haven't used my computer for some serious gaming in a while. Now i have started using it again for games like BC2 and Crysis and it seems that the FPS is alot lower then it used to be when i used to play before and the games gradually slow down more and more until they are unplayable.

    Is there a reason as to why is is happening and could it be that I have'nt cleaned the vents since i got the computer about 9 months ago.

    It seems to peak at 85C and that might be the reason. Though is there another reason that any of you might come up with.

    Thanks in advance :confused: to those who reply.
     
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  2. FlyingFalcon

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    Yes. Try cleaning the vents and fan. A repaste will help too. And it's a 460m, not a 470m. I thought you managed to transplant a 470m onto your computer. :-D
     
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    Yeah sorry i just noticed that. I will try that, thought could that be a reason for such a slow down for me to notice it. Is 85C really that hot for a gpu
     
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    85 is not bad. I get 84c max after gaming for hours on end. It hasn't ever crossed 84 for me. I have a g53jw. Idle temps are 47 for GPU and 50 for CPU. What about your idle temps?
     
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    I just finished playing BC2 and it ran better. Most likely due to me uninstalling C++ packages which seem to have been a problem for other users.

    Max temps according to GPU-Z are 92C. Which is higher than you are reporting, which means I will most likely need to clean out my vents which are 9months old and haven't been cleaned since i bought the computer.

    Idle Temps seem to be sitting at around 55-57 on my GPU and CPU.

    Going to clean vents tomorrow and report on how that works out.


    --Thanks for the reply and rep added btw.
     
    rot112, Sep 21, 2011
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    Well. Your idle temps are high. So Yes. You definitely need to clean out your vents atleast. And if temps are still high, repaste. :)
     
    FlyingFalcon, Sep 21, 2011
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    How do you go about cleaning out the vents in this laptop by the way. THeres no screws
     
    rot112, Sep 21, 2011
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    There's a disassembly thread somewhere in here. I'm sorry i can't put in the link cuz I'm using my phone to come online. You have to remove the keyboard and disassemble the computer almost completely.

    EDIT: Alternatively, search for g53jw disassembly video on Google or youtube. Put up by BTOtech i think.
     
    FlyingFalcon, Sep 22, 2011
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    iutbf, Sep 22, 2011
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