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    6990M heat

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Augmented, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. Augmented

    Augmented Notebook Consultant

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    Is it normal for my 6990M to run in the upper 80's while gaming? I was playing KoA:Reckoning earlier and it was running just a little under 90.
     
    Augmented, Feb 12, 2012
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    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it's normal. Just type "clevo 6990m temp" in the google search bar.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 12, 2012
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  3. darth voldemort

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    I have mine down clocked to 700/900 and it still is like 90... then again i really need to repaste.
     
    darth voldemort, Feb 12, 2012
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  4. Augmented

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    I did a repaste with Noctua NT-H1 as soon as I got it.
     
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    If the core is reaching that temperature than you should probably repaste again, you might not have done a good job of it the first time. But if its the VRAM that's reaching that temp then I would say that's normal for that card, you can always try new thermal pads. Is the back of the computer elevated so that you're getting proper airflow to cool the card?
     
    Ldmoose, Feb 12, 2012
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  6. Kevin

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    As long as it's staying 90C, you might as well ignore it.
     
    Kevin, Feb 12, 2012
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    Bit too hot there! Mine runs at 69C max @ 830/1030 for hours upon hours, even with the most demanding games
     
    GeoCake, Feb 12, 2012
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    What thermal paste? Do you use and undercooler?
     
    Augmented, Feb 12, 2012
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    runs at 80c even in the m18x
     
    Zero989, Feb 12, 2012
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  10. SlickDude80

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    Guys, it really depends on the laptop brand...alienware run cooler than sager.

    My 6990m runs steadily at 67c during furmark, but the sagers run hotter. 80 under load is about normal for sager...Raise the back or sit the laptop on a laptop cooler to drop the temps another 5c on sagers
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 12, 2012
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  11. long2905

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    yeah mine wont get hotter than 70*c at stock but can reach 75*C if OC and more with furmark.
     
    long2905, Feb 13, 2012
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    Mine in the MSI see's 41c-44c on idle and 69c max on stock clocks using MX-2 compound, when O/C again I have not seen over 79c and this is after hours of gaming ok turbo fan is on but that's what it's therefore :)
     
    James5, Feb 13, 2012
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  13. pau1ow

    pau1ow Notebook Deity

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    wow you guys have nice temps I have to admit.
     
    pau1ow, Feb 13, 2012
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    faeriering Newbie

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    faeriering, Feb 13, 2012
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    Aside from the fact that you put a 100w GPU into a laptop that wasn't intended to have anything higher than a 75w GPU in it. :rolleyes: That's your own fault...

    The 6990M runs hotter due to the higher stock voltage, however you can undervolt it if you want it to run cooler. :p

    However these GPUs can overclock like mad on the stock voltage. I see 850/1000 regularly. ;)
     
    imglidinhere, Feb 13, 2012
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    I repasted a few days ago and alas the temps came down. Running msi kombuster, it maxes 84c and all of my games have brought it up to 78ish. I can't take the vram up much at all before the temps start climbing, so perhaps new TIM pads are in order. Any advice on where to find these?
     
    Augmented, Feb 18, 2012
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