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    Discussion in 'Asus' started by skuzzie, Apr 10, 2010.

  1. skuzzie

    skuzzie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, as of late my GPU is getting real hot (100+*F) and my one speaker is not working so I have decided to try and fix these issues.

    First, I guess I will be applying some thermal paste to the CPU and GPU. I was wondering if there was a write-up for this. Also, is Arctic silver 5 good enough?..or do you recommend something else?

    Second, im thinking the speaker wire just got disconnected. I have the disassemble guide, but it doesnt mention anything of the speakers. Is it accessible by just removing the back panel?

    *My gpu reached 107* while playing COD4. I didnt really notice lag or anything and I didnt BSOD, could HWmon just be giving false numbers??
     
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    premudriy Notebook Consultant

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    Actually, 107 * Fahrenheit (F) is pretty cold. Did you mean Celsius? If so, then it is really really hot.
     
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    skuzzie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea, I meant Celsius...107*Celsius.
     
    skuzzie, Apr 10, 2010
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    What GPU do you have ? I think most would clock down at 105. Did you notice any change in gameplay ?
     
    godandallthingsto, Apr 10, 2010
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    skuzzie Notebook Enthusiast

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    9800m GS. And no, I didnt really notice a change in gameplay.
     
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    premudriy Notebook Consultant

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    Man, this is very hot.


    As for the paste, I've used AS 5 a couple of times and I liked the results: 3-6 * C drop in temps. The drop in temps could be even more for you, depending on how bad the paste that is applied to your system right now.

    I've heard, however, that IC Diamond thermal compound is even better, but unfortunately I have never tried it. This will be my next paste that I'll try.


    Also, make sure that you blow the dust out of heatsinks thoroughly - in most cases this is #1 reason for high temps in laptops that I've seen.
     
    premudriy, Apr 11, 2010
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    skuzzie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds like I will try that IC diamond, and yea I plan on getting a dust can hopefully tomorrow to see if thats the problem.

    Any input on the speaker?
     
    skuzzie, Apr 11, 2010
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    skuzzie Notebook Enthusiast

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    LoL...soo after about 2 months with the right speaker not working, I just got done watching my race videos and it mysteriously started working again. I just hope it doesnt go out again.
     
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    sounds like a loose connection someplace.
     
    godandallthingsto, Apr 13, 2010
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    its could be dust trapped in the computer. Try opening it up and clearing the dust out. Also if the vents are under the laptop, try propping it up with something like a wallet or buy a cooler.
     
    yoyosupmang, Apr 14, 2010
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    also the rubber mounts on the bottom of the laptop could be wearing down so it sits lower thus the vents on the bottom getting less space for air? idk just a thought
     
    yoyosupmang, Apr 14, 2010
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