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    M1330 gpu idling at 70 C

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by neilnpatel, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. neilnpatel

    neilnpatel Notebook Evangelist

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    Is that even safe/normal

    tbh i kno gpu can handle more as, i once forgot to reconnec the fan of my desktop 7900gt and for an hour it was idling at 125C, and when i touched the heat sink it burnt my hand lol, but it works perfectly now, crysis works perfectly.
     
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    fzrashid Notebook Consultant

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    mine idle at Core 1/2-:-40/44C......when Im gaming(COD4) it reached max at 68.....anyway the builtin sensors are accurate to +8/-8
     
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  3. neilnpatel

    neilnpatel Notebook Evangelist

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    are u talking about the cpu or gpu
     
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    neil I think its normal. Mine is around the temps idle and gets up to 100C while playing WoW, ect.. So I think I am gonna have to re-apply thermal paste. Should help some. :)
     
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    it doesnt use paste as far aa i kno, it uses a thermal pad
     
    neilnpatel, Jan 13, 2008
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