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    Should I re-paste the GPU in my Precision M6600?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dajinn, Mar 2, 2015.

  1. Dajinn

    Dajinn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, just got a M6600 with the FirePro M8900. I installed the Catalyst drivers to get it recognized as the 6970M and all is fine. Overclocked to 800/1100 no issues. Just wondering though, when playing FFXIV @ 1080p my GPU temp sits at a steady 79-82c and fluctuates around those values. Should I bother repasting the GPU or is that temperature range completely acceptable under 100% load?

    I also just remembered that the M6600 is a laptop from mid-2011 so the paste/padding is probably relatively old. I dunno if that even makes a difference but it's worth considering I guess?
     
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  2. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    If it hasn't been repasted since it left the factory there is no doubt that the paste has degraded and you would benefit from repasting. (Though those temps aren't dangerously high)

    I suggest using ICD or Gelid GC Extreme.
     
    Plur, Mar 2, 2015
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    valuxin Notebook Evangelist

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    79-82с is good. But 85c and higher - is not good :)
     
    valuxin, Mar 3, 2015
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