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    How hot does your A8JS run?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by superppl, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. superppl

    superppl Newbie

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    Hello everyone

    I'm just curious about it because I'm worried about mine. I find that the GPU of mine is running at around 80c under load, and at around 50c idle, which is a bit hot.
    I *pray* that something isn't wrong with my lappie, because I just got it back from tech support a month ago (long story, don't ask). I think it could be my setup, but I'm not sure about that, because I'm using it on a bare desk (no cloth or coverings).

    What temperatures do you guys get? And on what surface? Should I try using my lappie on a cooling rack and see if it makes a difference?
     
    superppl, Nov 10, 2007
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    1. Check for dust buildup and clean it up.
    2. Try undervolting (doesn't help much except under full load on the CPU).
    3. Cooling pad doesn't help more than a few degrees usually.
     
    E.B.E., Nov 13, 2007
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  3. superppl

    superppl Newbie

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    Ironically, the most obvious thing was the one thing I haven't tried. Thank you very much E.B.E., that did the job.
    Now the GPU runs at around 67c under heavy load, and idles at 45c. :)
     
    superppl, Nov 20, 2007
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    twisties Notebook Enthusiast

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    how do u clean it? is there a way to do it without compressed air in a can? most guides out there say you need some of this stuff. so is there any alternatives?
     
    twisties, Nov 20, 2007
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    The alternative is to actually open it up and clean the fan blades and the vent grates.
     
    E.B.E., Nov 21, 2007
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    epatnor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I as well may need a good cleaning of the vents and fan. Everest gave me a horrible surprise when I installed it recently - under load (when gaming) it said GPU ~80c, CPU ~80c, motherboard ~70c

    Yikes!

    My desktop Core2Duo (E2160) does idle ~25c, load ~30c :), OC from original 1.8GHz to 2.7GHz ~50c load! With stock cooler and bad airflow in the case, no less ;)

    BTW: If any of you guys are looking for a desktop to compliment your laptop, look into the E2140, E2160 CPU, they're cheap and overclocks like crazy while doing it cool! Over 3.5GHz not uncommon with a decent air cooler :D
     
    epatnor, Dec 29, 2007
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