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Dell r7010 hot gpu

Discussion in 'Dell' started by alexandrkosh, Jul 28, 2012.

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Hi all.
I'm new here. I'd to explaim a problem with a laptop I have. It's a Dell Inspirion r7010. I bought it an year ago. Now I have a problem with the GPU due to the high temperature. An hour ago I applied a brand new thermal paste, but the idle temp is at about 60°C. When I try to play a game the temperature raises sadly at about 100°C...
I'd like to know if I have to search for theramal pads, or may someone can help me to figure out why the temperature can't be lowered...

alexandrkosh, Jul 28, 2012

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I think this is a bad repaste job, reapply the thermal paste by patting a dab of thermal paste in the center of the GPU die and let the pressure of the heatsink spread it.

Like this photo : http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp186/powwow71/Capture5-1.jpg ( Thanks to SlickDude80 ).

As for the CPU :

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp186/powwow71/2820.jpg ( Thanks to SlickDude80 again ) and let the pressure of heatsink spread it.

Thermal pads : Fujipoly Premium System Builder Thermal Pad - 1/4 Sheet - 150 x 100 x 0.5 - Thermal Conductivity 6.0 W/mK - FrozenCPU.com . Make sure you're buying the right sized one.

Good luck

RainMan_, Jul 28, 2012

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Dell r7010 hot gpu

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