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    CPU usage on game

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by grazzt, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. grazzt

    grazzt Notebook Consultant

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    I have been playing this game "KnightOnline" (MMO, 3D game) for sometime. I have noticed a few things. When I play with the nc8430, my temp runs at 73C and the CPU is constant at 50% all the time

    Now when I play on the nc8510p it runs at 55-60C and the CPU chugs along at 25% usage.

    Is there something wrong with the nc8430? In idle stat the temp is about 48C

    Thoughts?
     
    grazzt, Dec 7, 2008
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    There's nothing wrong with it. It's just the difference in the cooling system of the laptop.
     
    elijahRW, Dec 7, 2008
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  3. grazzt

    grazzt Notebook Consultant

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    Will runnign at 75C ruin my CPU or shorten the life? I do run with a Nootbook cooler as well. Saves about 5C
     
    grazzt, Dec 7, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Have you tried blowing air into the vents of your laptop to remove dust?
     
    Harper2.0, Dec 7, 2008
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    Yes I have. There was not much dust in there.
     
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    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Undervolting will help. I'd guess your processor should be fine up to the low 70's but any more for a significant amount of time and your in dangerous territory.
     
    WILLY S, Dec 7, 2008
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    What do you mean by undervolting?
     
    grazzt, Dec 8, 2008
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    Thanks for the help. I did a little operations and had a good can of air and presto... big dust ball was in there , now temps run a lot cooler now. <60C.

    Thanks for the help
     
    grazzt, Dec 11, 2008
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