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    GPU heat

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jhawk, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    I don't think I'm having a heat problem, but need some advise.
    When I surfing the internet, having maybe 6 or 7 tabs open, my wifi running, bluetooth running, and a IM program, my GPU temps are running anywhere from 57c to 68c, when it reaches 67c can hear my fan speed up and watch as the temps begin to reduce back to around 58c or 57c. Is this within the acceptable range or should I be concerned? I rarely play any third party games, so don't know how high the heat levels could get. Appreciate any comments.
     
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  2. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    what laptop you using ?
    these are high temps for idling, but no big thing as most gpu can go beyond 100c.
     
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    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    This is XPS 1530, 8600M GT
     
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    royk50 times being what they are

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    i think i read dell released some new bios or something to make sure the fan kick in earlier, i am sure soon enough dell users will be able to point you to it.

    just make sure you keep your vents unblocked & dust free and you are good.
     
    royk50, Jul 12, 2008
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    XELA NAMYT Notebook Geek

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    Same as mine. The fans seem to come on pretty early and go off about 57C. Bare in mind when I'm playing games my GPU rarely hits 80C so it never gets too hot.
     
    XELA NAMYT, Jul 12, 2008
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