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    what's too hot for my 1520?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by crazychu, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. crazychu

    crazychu Notebook Consultant

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    i've been experimenting with OCing my GPU, my temp when not playing games or whatever is about 46 Celsius when not playing games, when playing UT3 demo, it was around 65!. before OCing it, it was around 42. how hot is too hot (risk to cause damage/fry)?

    edit: this is all core temperature
     
    crazychu, Nov 14, 2007
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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    it should never go above 85 degrees
     
    sly, Nov 14, 2007
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