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    GPU fan kicking in?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by RedBaronK, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone know the temperature ranges when the GPU fan usually kicks in? I ask because I dont think its kicking in as much as it used to, and the only thing I can think is maybe the laptop2go drivers affected my gpu fan control..

    What regulates the gpu fan speed? is it the driver for graphics card or is it BIOS and the system that does that?

    also, anyone have a link to a site that shows the locations of all the components? I saw it some where before that shows the GPU, CPU, Memory, etc on a m1530. thanks.
     
    RedBaronK, Jul 27, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    The m1530 only has one fan (shared) and its controlled by the ACPI/chipset temps (CPU/GPU). Only gpus with a dedicated fan, like a desktop can change the fan speed.

    Its possible the drivers you are using are more efficient meaning its running cooler so less fan activity

    Besides you should be watching your temps not your fan speed.
     
    flipfire, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    well cpu wise the temp is pretty good (idles arouond mid 40's, peaks around high 70's) , GPU wise its on par with everyone else, but ACPI THM temp is through the roof so I cant figure out if its normal or not.
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    If it goes upto 70C, consider checkin Flipfire`s Undevolting guide.
    It does miracles.
     
    eleron911, Jul 27, 2008
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