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    Motherboard & GPU Question.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ChrisXPS, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. ChrisXPS

    ChrisXPS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell came and replaced my motherboard the other day, I was wondering if this also means that I got my GPU replaced?

    I was told that my GPU was part of my motherboard by a friend.

    Thanks.
     
    ChrisXPS, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. HCW

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    Did you not stand over them and watch what they were doing ?
     
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  3. ChrisXPS

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    Not really...
    I was making lunch.

    I was just wondering if the GPU was directly attached to the motherboard.
     
    ChrisXPS, Jul 17, 2009
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    Which laptop do you have?
     
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    Yes it is . Then again we are not sure what model you have
     
    HCW, Jul 17, 2009
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  6. ChrisXPS

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    Dell XPS M1530.
    Sorry, forgot to state.
     
    ChrisXPS, Jul 17, 2009
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    Yeah it will have been. GPU on that model is soldered on to the mobo
     
    mitch2471, Jul 17, 2009
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  8. ChrisXPS

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    Thanks. :)

    Just a quick question, what are the normal idling temps for the GPU on the Dell XPS M1530?
     
    ChrisXPS, Jul 17, 2009
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    Depends on what your ambient (room) temps are. What are your temps? Use HWMonitor if you don't have any program already to check temps.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 17, 2009
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    On my 1530, generally mid 50's - mid 60's
    When gaming it goes a bit higher.

    Generally anything up to mid 80-ish is grand for the gpu.
     
    yomamasfavourite, Jul 18, 2009
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