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    8600m gt temp/overclocking

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AppendixMan, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. AppendixMan

    AppendixMan Notebook Consultant

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    I was thinking of overclocking my 512mb 8600m gt ddr2 card in the near future, currently its on 475/400. However the gpu temperature has me a bit worried. Its on about 60-65 C when browsing the internet and doing simple tasts, but after running 3dmark 06 it hit 80 C... Is that normal?

    Also what would be regarded as a threshold temp for the 8600m gt?

    Thanks.
     
    AppendixMan, Aug 4, 2007
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  2. ghoss

    ghoss Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes it's normal. Mine is clocked at 650/500. When it gets too hot it will downclock itself, tho the max temp i ever hit under max load now is 91degrees celcius, after the new BIOS got released for my acer 5920g
     
    ghoss, Aug 4, 2007
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  3. Intelman

    Intelman Notebook Geek

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    My 162.18 drivers dont even allow for temperature monitoring. I never thought about actually overclocking the card, that sounds kinda useful. Any tips and typical clocks? You guys using rivatuner?
     
    Intelman, Aug 6, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    mine is 57 at idle at the moment, but im sitting on a sheet which is not good for venting. what surface is your laptop on?
     
    masterchef341, Aug 6, 2007
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  5. AppendixMan

    AppendixMan Notebook Consultant

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    My wooden desk. Guess I will have to get one of those cooling fan pad things if I decide to overclock.
     
    AppendixMan, Aug 6, 2007
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    ms500 Notebook Consultant

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    Mine idles at about 48-52c and runs at about 58-60c when overclocked to 600/500
     
    ms500, May 2, 2008
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  7. KernalPanic

    KernalPanic White Knight

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    ms500... thats the benefit of the 17" chassis.
    Lower temps due to better cooling solutions.
     
    KernalPanic, May 2, 2008
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