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    G50 vt X5 alarming temperatures

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Gabobb, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Gabobb

    Gabobb Notebook Guru

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    Since monday i ve having some problems with the temp of my laptop, when im working with with the laptop on my desk the air from the vent starts to get really hot, i downloaded a program called speed fan to mesuare it and it turns out that the gpu its the one getting hot from 51 C-59C, im worried because at that time im not doing anything that uses the gpu a lot, it is reasonable for that it gets hot when playing COD 4, but not when im on the internet, can someone explain me why is this happening, should i get a cooling pad or ask for the warranty, Im also going to the physics lab in my university to ask for a laser termometer to check if the readings from speed fan are correct, any way it is hot....

    thanks for respond
     
  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    When you use a notebook with a powerful gpu, that generates heat even at idle and that has to be exhausted away from the components out the vent, right? :)

    Mid-50s in an enclosed notebook chassis is slightly warm, but normal especially if your room temp is in the upper 70s-80 range.

    You're getting way too worked up about this - skip the thermometer and everything else you're thinking about doing. It's fine, go and enjoy your purchase.
     
  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Those temperatures are completely within reason for an idling 9800M.
     
  4. dancom96

    dancom96 Notebook Consultant

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    Normal idle temperatures... I get ~51c idle browsing net with the GPU undervolted.