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    FL90 8600M GT GPU Temp!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Metamorphosize, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. Metamorphosize

    Metamorphosize Notebook Enthusiast

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    All right I have a IFL90 with a 512 GeForce 8600GT. Now it seems to run fine, a little warm though.

    I installed Oblivion. When I play this for about an hour or so my Laptop seems to get pretty warm in some places. So I intalled RivaTuner (i think that is what it's called). On Idle my GPU runs at about 60 C. I turned on the in game view now after about an hour of game play it will reach a temp of about 80-84 C. I was concerned about this so I called the tech support for my laptop. They said that the GPU temp runs from 70 to 90 during game play. Is this normal??? I feel that may be incorrect or can GPUs run at these temps and still perform correctly.
     
    Metamorphosize, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    It's normal. GPUs are designed to function up to 100-120C. As long as you don't go above 85-90, you'll be fine.
     
    crash, Feb 15, 2008
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  3. jcovelli

    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    i have an IFL90.. my 8600 gets to 106 and stays there for a long time without problem
     
    jcovelli, Feb 15, 2008
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    leo_s Notebook Guru

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    Those are crazy temps... my 8600m doesn't get past 73 C on hardcore gaming, overlocked to 600/480.

    I'm on an inspiron 1520 though
     
    leo_s, Feb 15, 2008
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