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    Laptop's GPU dangerously hot

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by T_Sous, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. T_Sous

    T_Sous Notebook Geek

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    I'm kind of worried about my GPU temperature seeing how it gets to 97 degrees.. Dell studio 15 (specs in sig) I've taken apart this laptop before so I'm thinking about putting new paste on the heat stick. Or what else should i do? Also links to tutorials on how to reapply thermal paste would be very helpful and good places to buy some. Thanks in advance :D

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    T_Sous, Jul 4, 2010
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    How often does it reach 170F or higher? If you had been playing a game, that would explain it. Seeing that the current and minimum temperature are normal, I wouldn't be too worried unless it frequently hits temperatures over 175F.

    The GPU probably uses a thermal pad, so the only thing you could replace would be the grease on the CPU. Since they are part of the same cooling system, lowering the temperature of the CPU could help reduce the GPU temperature.
     
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  4. T_Sous

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    Thanks I'll check it out

    Just during gaming, but I never expected it to get that hot. Thanks I'll try to put grease on it. :D
     
    T_Sous, Jul 5, 2010
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  5. Nick

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    Also try cleaning the vents and heatsink.
     
    Nick, Jul 5, 2010
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    Also try cleaning the vents and heatsink. With compressed air.
     
    Nick, Jul 5, 2010
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