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    XPS M1530 - Idle Temperatures.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ChrisXPS, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. ChrisXPS

    ChrisXPS Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering what would be the standard idle temperatures?
    Here are my temps, which I personally think are a little too high.

    Processor's: 45-52 degrees celsius
    GPU: 58-62 degrees celsius

    Should I bother calling Dell?
    I want to make sure I get what I paid for ._.

    Oh and another issue, Ive seen people play Crysis on maximum settings using an xps m1530, I am unable to even get to the medium setting before resulting in massive lag. Could their be a fault in my graphics card?
     
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    Temperatures are fine... they are normal. Why driver version are you using?
     
    fonduekid, Aug 24, 2008
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    ChrisXPS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im using driver version 175.97
     
    ChrisXPS, Aug 24, 2008
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    u wont be able to run crysis (from what i've read) on max settings. u'll have to lower the resolution and/or set most settings to medium for playable FPS. but those idle temps seem fine. do u have the A08 or A09 bios?
     
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    Okie... those temp' are normal.. just in case u have a 6-cell battery, you might want to give some ventilation below the laptop. if you have a 9-cell, then just carry on enjoying your system :)
     
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    6 Cell. Running on A09
    Should I buy a laptop cooler that raises the back end up?
     
    ChrisXPS, Aug 24, 2008
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    Well, you can - check out the Zalman NC2000... Or you can even just place some firm plastic blocks / foam blocks below n behind the laptop. The tilt would be nice to type as well.

    But even with the 6-cell, you are having good temp'... I guess you could wait for some more time and see if temp' get higher n then get a cooler, if you dont want to get it now.
     
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i haven't really seen too many coolers that actually raise, just the back end up. but most will raise the angle of the unit as a whole. really helps durin long use periods. if u ask around, u will probably get recommendations for 1 of the 3 coolers: cryo LX, zalman, NP infinity. i, obviously, would recommend the cryo LX. hands down. ;)
     
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    Ill take a look at cryo.
    Just looking at the thread with the invisible shield, im wondering which one to get first.
    Im always on the move and dont want to damage my laptop ._.
    39USD (is it?) seems quite a lot for plastic
     
    ChrisXPS, Aug 24, 2008
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    i heard the invisible shield doesn't cover the LCD screen part...only the hand rest and stuff like that
     
    don813, Aug 24, 2008
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    my gpu temperature is at 75 celsius!!

    wat can i do to improve that lol
     
    badhairdude, Aug 24, 2008
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    Mine has gone up to 77 during heavy usage, and still I understand that is not a dangerous level.
     
    cdrad57, Aug 24, 2008
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    my GPU has gone upto 109 celsius during gaming.

    Im using a cooling pad, raised laptop.

    175.97 drivers with latest bios.

    Anyone help?
     
    aevareth, Aug 24, 2008
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    109.. wow, make sure you have BIOS A09, but I think you're looking at fan problems.
     
    phaaam, Aug 24, 2008
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