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    GPU overheating due to moody fan

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by krp312, Feb 10, 2007.

  1. krp312

    krp312 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have an Asus A8Js. When I unplug the notebook from a wall socket to merely move it to another place, I find that the video card fan sometimes never turns back on, causing it to overheat. It also has happened when I'd close the laptop (to go either into standby or hibernate), and then open it up again. Has anyone else experienced this?

    Secondly, if this overheating has happened twice, is my video card more likely to crap out sooner?

    Any help is greatly appreciated.


    Thanks,
    Kris
     
    krp312, Feb 10, 2007
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  2. Cloud_9

    Cloud_9 Notebook Consultant

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    Which version do you have? The 4S024P one? Where did you purchase it?
     
    Cloud_9, Feb 10, 2007
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  3. krp312

    krp312 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got it at c9tech.com. I'm not sure of the version. If what you're looking for are specs...

    core 2 duo T7200
    nvidia geforce go7700
    2gb ram

    As I was scouring where to buy it, I know that at some online retailers, they'd list the "version". At c9tech, they didn't.


    -kris
     
    krp312, Feb 10, 2007
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  4. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    I think you should either send it to support or open it to see whether something is in the way or not.Also, the nVidia drivers can control the behavior of the GPU fan, so check the drivers too.
     
    mujtaba, Feb 11, 2007
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  5. siLc

    siLc Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I am pretty certain that in such a small chassis, there is only one fan - the one which cools both the CPU and GPU via heatpipes. Therefore the problem should be the only fan, maybe the sensor which controls it, in the chassis or inside the CPU/GPU, I don't know for certain. I guess you should indeed send it to support.
     
    siLc, Feb 11, 2007
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    felchi80 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm having the same problems... anyone else?
    I purchased in canada at NCIX, a8js-4s024c.....
     
    felchi80, May 10, 2007
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