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    GPU Temp

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by illusi0n7, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. illusi0n7

    illusi0n7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I just would like a little input about my graphics card's heat....According to SpeedFan my Nvidia 9800M GS (512 MB) card is getting up to around 92C while playing the Sims 3. Before the hottest I had seen it get was around 87C and I already thought that was too hot. Is it normal for this card to get this hot, or is it dangerous to let it run this high?

    I was playing Sims 3 with the highest resolution my laptop has (1650x1080) and pretty much all of the graphics sliders were maxed. But it was my impression that this was a considerably powerful card. So should it be getting this hot? I'm not blocking the ventilation area at all and the room isn't really excessively warm so what gives? Should I just sacrifice some graphics for a lower temp or is this fine? And also, is there any reasonable solution to cool it off some? I can't figure out how to change the fan settings and I'd rather not mess with those kinds of things if possible.

    Thanks.
     
    illusi0n7, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    Anything over 80*C raises the yellow flag. Anything over 90*C raises the red flag. What laptop is your 9800M GS in? Walk with me to the Cooling Central.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. illusi0n7

    illusi0n7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's an Asus G50VT-X2.
     
    illusi0n7, Jun 5, 2009
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    You want it to be under 90C. Anything under that is okay.

    Id recommend a Notebook Cooler. SUck as the NZXT Cryo LX or Enermax Aeolus CP001 (review in sig). ;)

    You could undervolt your CPU, via the Undervolting Guide, which will lower the temp of the whole case in general, and could slightly help the GPU as well. ;)
     
    ahl395, Jun 5, 2009
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  5. illusi0n7

    illusi0n7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the link to the cooling guide I'll check it out. And yeah a notebook cooler is probably in order but isn't it kind of ridiculous for it to get that hot just from Sims 3? Ah well.

    And about the tip to undervolt the CPU, would that actually lower the GPU any? The CPUs both run typically at exactly 46C and I havent EVER seen them exceed 50C under any amount of stress. They are nice and chilly.
     
    illusi0n7, Jun 5, 2009
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  6. klauza

    klauza Notebook Consultant

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    have you ever cleaned the vents with compressed air? that might help
     
    klauza, Jun 5, 2009
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  7. illusi0n7

    illusi0n7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No but I got this laptop in early January of this year so they aren't dusty or anything of that nature.
     
    illusi0n7, Jun 5, 2009
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    Eh, id still try it. Or look into the coolers i recommended, it shouldnt get that hot, but i guess 3 is alot more graphic intensive... ;)
     
    ahl395, Jun 5, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    What about using a stable driver like Nvidia official 179.4x drivers.
     
    spradhan01, Jun 5, 2009
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  10. klauza

    klauza Notebook Consultant

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    I got my g71g late december, and by april the vid card was overheating, (96C+) and I bought my compressed air can and cleaned a little bit and lots and lots of dust came out and still now the max it reaches is 86C, so maybe in your case cleaning might not be a bad idea.
     
    klauza, Jun 5, 2009
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  11. tuηay

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    It can be becouse the driver, and don't forget that the summer is here. That means higher rom temprature which can makes your laptop/computer run hooter...
     
    tuηay, Jun 5, 2009
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  12. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Is your card overclocked?
     
    Kevin, Jun 5, 2009
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  13. L4d_Gr00pie

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    Please double check the temp with either HW monitor or Rivatuner, because speedfan I believe is more appropriate for desktops and not so accurante on laptops.
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Jun 6, 2009
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