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    Gpu temp of UL80vt

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by DreaIVIS, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. DreaIVIS

    DreaIVIS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Under performance for the nvidia gpu, I see there is a cooling tab which is currently set to 0%.

    Lets say I decided to start overclocking my gpu core clock, memory clock and shader clock.

    If I set this 0% value higher would I be turning on a fan and reducing the heat?

    Right now with the value set at 0% my gpu is at about an average 88C.

    Any tips or explanation for a rookie? Also it doesn't allow me to set voltage. Can someone please explain all this for me?

    Greatly appreciated, thanks.
     
    DreaIVIS, Jan 16, 2010
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    DreaIVIS Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump? .
     
    DreaIVIS, Jan 17, 2010
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    What program are you using?
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jan 17, 2010
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    I don't know about the option you mention, but in general on ASUS notebooks the fan is BIOS-controlled based on the THRM sensor, which to my understanding is a kind of average between CPU and GPU temperature (being placed downstream of both). Therefore, I do not expect the nVidia driver will be able to change the fan policy.

    But I'm not sure. :)
     
    E.B.E., Jan 17, 2010
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    itaru Notebook Consultant

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    Since the Nvidia discrete graphics doesn't have its own dedicated fan, the cooling tab setting is at 0% (there's nothing there that's spinning) and turning it up will not speed up the system fan which as E.B.E. mentioned is beyond the Nvidia driver's control.

    Because of the cramped space, barely adequate cooling, and poor ventilation of the UL80VT, I don't recommend any overclocking unless you don't mind ending up with a dead notebook after only about a year of use. Just remember that more heat = shorter lifespan when it comes to electronic components.
     
    itaru, Jan 17, 2010
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