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    GPU(8600gt of m1530) Overheated once, should i go for replacement?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by thyggerhyne, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. thyggerhyne

    thyggerhyne Notebook Enthusiast

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    ive change the thermal paste of my m1530, before closing the lid up, i forgot to plug in the fan socket, thus leaving my laptop without the fan on. After a while, when i felt the lappy is hot, suddenly i realized i forgot to plug in the fan socket.

    however, the damage has been done, according to gpu-z, my gpu temp went up to 93c, and it took 30 minutes for it to increase from 80c to 93c.

    so my question is, should i ask for a new mobo although my current mobo is running without any problem?
     
    thyggerhyne, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. mi3x

    mi3x Notebook Consultant

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    well, 93 degrees is my actual gpus temp in dual 8700 full load after a few hours of intense gaming, so you needn't worry. Game on!
     
    mi3x, Apr 6, 2009
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    "Damage has been done" ?
    Are there artifacts everywhere or visible signs of damage, like a blank screen.
    If not dell won't replace it, especially considering unplugging the fan cable wouldn't exactly be covered under warranty.
     
    yomamasfavourite, Apr 6, 2009
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  4. Koer

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    yeah dont worry, just dont forget to plug in the fan again :D

    damage can start at about 100C.
    93C is not good for normal usage, but certainly within the safe range :D
     
    Koer, Apr 6, 2009
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  5. thyggerhyne

    thyggerhyne Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay, thx for the info guys.

    btw, it's pretty easy to get a mobo replacement from dell, this is my 4th mobo replacemenet, and my 5th mobo had reached my area, the engineer called me to arrange a meeting just now but i had hold it back cuz occupied later.
     
    thyggerhyne, Apr 7, 2009
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    my 8400m gs hit 105. dun worry.
     
    bumper_boy2000, Apr 7, 2009
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