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    M1530 cpu and gpu heat problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by AsperAstrum, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. AsperAstrum

    AsperAstrum Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have my M1530 since last june and had almost no problems until a month ago. Now I think I have heat issue with the laptop and wanted to check it today. I used speedfan to measure the heat. At around %10 CPU usage in Vista (no games running or anything, just Firefox and GTalk) it shows GPU @ 77C and CPU @ around 65 C. I think it's way too much but I'm not sure. Am I correct and if so what can I do about it? Thank you so much.
     
    AsperAstrum, Apr 17, 2009
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Did you try to check for dirt and dust in your fan or vents?
     
    nacr05, Apr 17, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Use a can of air to clear the vents and dust as well as try official nvidia drivers.
     
    spradhan01, Apr 18, 2009
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    Koer Notebook Deity

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    I second the post above, clean out the fans and try again, and also try to measure your temperatures while stressing the computer, thats where it really matters.

    by the looks of it those are pretty high *normal usage* temps..
     
    Koer, Apr 18, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Also if possible, you can use a notebook cooler pad. That is always advantage increasing the air flow.
     
    spradhan01, Apr 18, 2009
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