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    Wow, is this normal (temp question) g51vx-x1a

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by sylentnX, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. sylentnX

    sylentnX Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just got done playing the new Operation Flashpoint game on multiplayer, good stuff, and I had HWMonitor running and my GPU maxed at 96 degrees. This seems quite ridiculous. I had it on my lap the entire time and the ambient temp is probably around 60-70F. Should I be worried?

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    sylentnX, Oct 10, 2009
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    This is rather high yes, but not unheard of. also- you might not want to game with it on your lap without a pad/cooler of some sort between you and the laptop because it has vents on the bottom. this will cause temps to raise significantly. I'll see if I can get the game and see where my temps lay
     
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    Temps are normal for the GPU, especially while on your lap (restricted air flow). You would run about 5-6C cooler on a flat surface. I'd suggest you look at the copper and drills thread and consider doing a cooling mod to lower operating temps.
     
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    If you don't plan on overclocking at all- Undervolting is a very viable and less obtrusive solution. I undervolt and so far my fans have not kicked into their 90C high RPM once.
     
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    I wonder what's behind that fullscreen HWMonitor? Sounds like sylentnX is hiding his NSFW stuff.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Oct 10, 2009
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    NSFNBR?

    and 96C makes me feel sad.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Oct 11, 2009
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    who doesn't run HWM maximized?
     
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    me 10 char
     
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    that goes for me as well..
     
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    lol if you guys HAVE to know, here's what i was covering up

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    and yeah i dont overclock or anything, i was just messing around with those programs on my desktop
     
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    Saved. 10char
     
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    Anyways, yeah I've been lurking around here for about a month, and I figured I had a good one since I only every maxed at 90 during WoW and CoD4/5. So I guess I'll have to undervolt the GPU, since my CPU isnt really getting all that hot. I just haven't ever done anything like it before and really, really don't want to mess it up. I'll look into copper blocks as well. Sorry for making a new thread about this, it was just that 96 was kind of jaw dropping.
     
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    The Xpad is good when you game on your lap.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Oct 11, 2009
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