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    M1730 GPU Overheat

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by spradhan01, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a M1730 with 87M SLI using 260.99 drivers. I already updated to the latest bios. My gpus heats up really high despite being new and used for couple of months.
    No gaming at all and is used for normal internet and work stuff.
    Any way to downclock or reduce the temp?
    It idles 74 all the time.
    With Cryo, it goes down to 69.
    Any suggestion?
     
    spradhan01, Nov 29, 2010
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    Anyway to downclock and cool it off?
     
    spradhan01, Nov 29, 2010
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    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    Your thermal paste probably wore out. Better reapply it and fast mate before the cards burn themselves.
    Also, check if the fans are working, because if the card idles at such insane temps i doubt those are working...at all.
     
    Kingpinzero, Nov 29, 2010
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    How can I fix that loose hinge?
    I tried screwing up tight but that doesnot seem to help.
    Any tip?
     
    spradhan01, Nov 29, 2010
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    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    I have a bad relation with xps screws. Luckily my warranty never existed as it refurb, but two screws had their heads sewed off because they practically melted lol.
    Sorry cant help mate.
     
    Kingpinzero, Nov 30, 2010
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    Ouch!!
    Looks like time to change screws then...
    Lets see how it goes!
     
    spradhan01, Nov 30, 2010
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