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    Inspiron 9400 GPU heating issue

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TheLadder, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. TheLadder

    TheLadder Newbie

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    Does anyone else have problems with 7900gs go heating issue :S?

    Was running a game a couple of days back and I had 85 Celsius on it while having an external laptop cooler under it :S

    Is there some sort kind solution for that?

    thx in advance,

    A
     
    TheLadder, Dec 14, 2007
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  2. TheLadder

    TheLadder Newbie

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    Nobody knows :(?
     
    TheLadder, Dec 15, 2007
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  3. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried cleaning out the vents/fans inside your notebook? It might not be getting proper ventilation due to dust clogging.
     
    Voodoofreak, Dec 15, 2007
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    saleen_mustang Notebook Consultant

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    Ya but its like so hard to get to then vents :confused:
     
    saleen_mustang, Dec 15, 2007
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