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    Extreme heat with 8600m gt

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by llmercll, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. llmercll

    llmercll Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey everyone, seems asus replaced my faulty 8600 with another faulty 8600. Got my laptop today and went to play warcraft 3...gpus running at about 93 Celsius. this isn't normal right?

    any idea what i can do to lower it?
     
    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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  2. MrDJ

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    taken from Gophn's Guide

    What temps are good or bad? Are you overheating?

    Idle temperatures are varied in most notebooks. The reasoning behind this is due to their different thermal designs and low-level programming for fans.

    Danger zone (high) temperatures are pretty standard due to manufactures low-level specifications of usage. Danger temps are set to downclock the component such as the CPU or GPU in order to cool the component down enough to prevent overheating

    Here are temperatures for specific components when they enter the danger zone.:

    CPU danger temperature is around 75-85C (check the CPU's specifications)
    GPU danger temperature is around 90-95C
    HDD danger temperature is around 60-65C

    Threshold temperatures are also pretty standard once again due to the reasons specified under the danger zone temperatures. These temperatures are the most dangerous to a system, in which permanent hardware damage can be incurred if the user does not remedy the heat issue during which time the user is experiencing temperatures within the danger zone. Systems that have a component that reaches threshold temperatures will usually crash or shutdown when the temperature peaks.

    CPU threshold temperature is around 90-100C (and above)
    GPU threshold temperature is around 100-105C (and above)
    HDD threshold temperature is varied, but above 65C is bad

    Safe temperatures are temperatures are basically any temperature below the danger zone temperatures. Even a 5C-10C difference is ok as long as it stays below the danger zone temperatures.

    If it is not a new system when a it enters the danger zone, it is a red flag to do some serious cleaning of dust from the vents and fans (guide below) or to be aware that you may be blocking vents on the bottom or side, which is restricting the airflow. Only use notebooks on hard, flat, clean surfaces. Never use a notebook on a lap, couch, bed, or other soft surfaces.

    If it is a new notebook and it is reaching danger zone or threshold temperatures it is recommended you contact the vendor of your notebook.
     
    MrDJ, Oct 28, 2009
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  3. JCMS

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    This is a normal temperature for a 8600M GT. If it was running under <85C under load, I'd question if the card was running at full power. I used to play wiht mine at 110C. Still working after 2 years.
     
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    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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    93 is a super high temp. i dont like mine going above 85, and mine is a gateway with very bad cooling system. you should call up asus.
     
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    The game you are playing does not change. Playing a game=100% power. Same with movies. Mine idles at 85.

    Desktop graphics card are running ~55idle and ~75 load so getting 80 is normal.

    If this was another card I'd worry but the 8600M GT runs at ~90C in almost every kind of notebook it exists.
     
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    You'll have to back up that last claim with some hard evidence, I happen to own an 8600m GT but I've never seen the GPU go past 80 degrees.

    To the OP: you did not mention which laptop you were using. If you have an Asus with the GDDR3 8600 then those temperatures are unfortunately par for the course.
     
    Harleyquin07, Oct 28, 2009
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    It all depends on the laptop... The 8600 in the Asus G1 gets hotter than the 8600 in the Dell's, Acer's, etc... IIRC the c90 gets pretty hot in normal situation... The 8600's in my toshiba run up to 96C (with Dirt, Crysis, and nothing else i think...)and they have been working flawessly for almost 2 years... (same temps all the way - idle 62~66 depending on room temp, going up to 90 in most games)
     
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    OK, after letting it idle and a couple restarts, it still IDLES at 90 celcius.

    Theres no way thats normal...asus must have given me a busted replacement.

    it is a g1s btw, but idling at 90? cmon

    I'm a cold room too...
     
    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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    Ok, you're right, that's just too high for idle temps... What temps were you getting with your previous 8600???
     
    JosePerez, Oct 28, 2009
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    Thats the temp i had my G1s running at for about 4 months before the gpu fried itself.
    Everyone knows about 8xxx M series problems with soldering which result in overheating and burning out.
    Your gpu doesnt have much longer to live.
     
    Vlad_I, Oct 28, 2009
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  12. llmercll

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    I was hitting the 90's during heavy gaming, and idled around 75ish id say

    and THAT chip broke on me...cant imagine how long this one would last...

    Vlad, I JUST got this back from asus doing a replacement on my previous 8600m
     
    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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    Call Asus and tell them to check it out... You should AT LEAST get the same temps as with the old card...
     
    JosePerez, Oct 28, 2009
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    Yeah i want a damn replacement. its not fair that they do it for some people and not others....we all bought the same damn faulty laptop (asus g1s users that is)

    The bottom side burns my hand if i touch it
     
    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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    heh i forgot to mention...ive got my cpu cover off and its 90. it would be even higher if it was on
     
    llmercll, Oct 28, 2009
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