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    Temps and undervolting

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by newtr0n, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. newtr0n

    newtr0n Notebook Guru

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    Hi, ive got a xps m1530, with a t5550 processor.
    While gaming im reaching 90°C.

    Should i contact dell ? I bought this laptop on july 2008 without any extra warranties and i think that i have 1 year only of warranty that comes for free right?. The downside is that im in south america so it might take a while...

    Can i contact them and a get a replace?

    Whatabout undervolting? is it safe? any guide to do it?

    thanks for your help.
     
    newtr0n, Jan 28, 2009
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    the processor reaches 90deg C?

    go to support.dell.com -> warranty-> enter your service tag and see how long your warranty lasts

    undervolting-> use RMClock... there is an undervoting guide here... ive undervolted mine, temps look better
     
    paper_wastage, Jan 28, 2009
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  3. newtr0n

    newtr0n Notebook Guru

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    its the GPU temp that reaches 90.
    Undervolting only reduces cpu temps?

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    newtr0n, Jan 28, 2009
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    90C under load is not terribly unusual for a GPU. It's pretty much known that the thermal pad between the M1530/M1330 GPU and the thermal solution is pretty crappy. I'd try blowing out your vents or something before calling up Dell, specially since you've had the machine for a while.

    Undervolting the CPU WILL reduce some stress on the thermal solution, so that may help lower the GPU temps as well.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 28, 2009
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  5. laziepig

    laziepig Notebook Geek

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    Pls contact Dell. Don't wait.. You don't pay for the machine to do undervolt.
     
    laziepig, Jan 28, 2009
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