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    Heat from GPU?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by yort265, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. yort265

    yort265 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a question...

    The heat that's coming from my laptop, is it coming from my CPU (T9300), GPU (8400m GS), or HDD (250gb 5400rpm)?

    Which one is mostly likely the culprit for the most heat? It seems like my HD is pretty warm (it's under my left palm so I can feel it), but the entire laptop is warm. Even at idle I can hear a fan running on low. It's about a month old and works perfectly. I haven't had any problems out of it whatsoever, I was just wondering what was causing the heat..

    Thanks!
     
    yort265, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    It'll depend on what you're doing. But at idle, your GPU should be the warmest.
     
    David, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. BHD

    BHD Notebook Deity

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    most notebook will run warm when you leave it on especially if you're listening to music or watching a video. you'll feel hd and gpu under normal usage and the gpu will really kick in when u do anything intensive. they all contribute to heat and you should just get used to it :)
     
    BHD, Jul 16, 2008
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  4. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    The CPU is over 20, the HDD is around 4watts and the GPU takes less than 15 I think [I am speaking from the MAXIMUM usage though]
    The main reason for HDD feeling so warm is the poor air circulation.
     
    mujtaba, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. bAsem

    bAsem Notebook Consultant

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    i have my idle cpu temp at around 50 my gpu at around 58 and my hdd at 48 all celcius .. i just got this new cooling pad for my noty now the temps went to

    cpu:39 hdd:40 gpu:50

    so i am pleased with the results .. i also have a 8400m gs

    u should really get one of those cooling pads

    also to monitor ur cpu temp search for "coretemp"

    its very good and also search for gpuz

    cheers
     
    bAsem, Jul 16, 2008
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