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    XPS 13 GPU idles in 60 Celsius

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kirkus, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. kirkus

    kirkus Notebook Consultant

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    It is supposed to be that hot? What can I do to cool it? Also, the P8600 stays in 40-43 in idle.
     
    kirkus, Jun 23, 2009
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    Is that just the integrated card or are you running it in hybrid sli? For just the integrated card it seems a little high, but not dangerous. What BIOS version do you have? If it's not the latest, might try updating it.
     
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    I have just the integrated one and I'm running on A07 bios
     
    kirkus, Jun 23, 2009
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    I've got the integrated graphics as well and I'm idling at around 55 degrees, so I guess its not that far off?

    I wish I could replace the thermal pad on it though, it doesn't look very efficient.
     
    DemonicHawk, Jun 23, 2009
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    kirkus Notebook Consultant

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    yes, but what can we put instead of that pad? just thermal compound i don't think that will fill the space between the heatsink and GPU..or maybe?
    Also...what's better:
    Arctic Silver Alumina Premium Ceramic Thermal Compound or Arctic Silver 5?
     
    kirkus, Jun 23, 2009
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    That's correct, its not enough to fill the space. I found out the hard way :(

    Not sure how it could be improved though.
     
    DemonicHawk, Jun 23, 2009
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    Maybe a copper plate hint, hint check out the Copper Mod on the M1330 XPS
     
    BlackRussian, Jun 24, 2009
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