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    M1530 temp problems whiles playing css

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zer0 Access, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Basically the title says it but basically when i play css for quite a while i get temperatures of 90c opose to my usual 65-70c. What happens is that every now and then i get an FPS drop down to between 20 and 30 for a little while before going back to my normal 100+ FPS. Does anyone know whats going on? Its summer here, is that a factor to my heat issue? Or is it something totally different im not seeing?
    Thanks
     
  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    make sure you are not blocking the vents... ONLY use on hard, flat, clean surface.

    NEVER use on soft surface... lap, couch, bed, etc...

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    If you are overheating... usually any temp over 90C degrees is bad.

    when was the last time that you cleaned out the fans and vents thoroughly...?

    if never, then thats why.

    1) remove battery
    2) remove/unscrew the panels on the bottom of the notebook to get to fans and vents ( if possible, if not its okay)
    3) use flashlight to look through vents for the dust (if you cant see the light on the other end, then the vents are clogged up)
    4) go outside, get some compressed air (cans or compressor @ 50 PSI) and give the vents a good airing out all directions ( concentrating on the vents)
    .... you might want to brace the fan blade(s) when airing it out (with a toothpick or paperclip to prevent it from spinning out too much)
    .... or use short bursts (1-2 secs) of air instead of bracing the fans.
    5) go get some Q-tips and swab the fan blades and the area around it
    6) then go do a second airing with compressed air (all directions again focusing on the fans and vents) to push out the dust that was dislodged from the Q-tips

    7*) Now go use the flashlight again and look through the vents (shine the flashlight from the fan, you look through the other end) for anymore dust clogs.

    8) Then start up the notebook... and let the fans cycle up (use the Fan Toggle at max speed if your system has it) to push out any other dust that might have been stuck.

    If all goes well you should be able to close up the notebook and...

    you're done.

    *repeat this step until its cleaned out.

    Thats pretty much it. :)

    Just make sure to do this every two-three months... it should take about 15-20min per cleaning if you want to be thorough.

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    Gaming notebooks are a new thing, you must realize that you have to take some extra care of them over typical use notebooks:

    1) Battery: to maintain the longevity of any rechargeable battery
    - you must NEVER overcharge it [especially for long durations of time] by keeping it plugged into AC
    - when it reaches 100% you should unplug it and let it discharge to 5-15%, then plug it back to power
    - OR you can just charge it to 50%+ and remove the battery and store in cool place.. not the fridge [remember to use it occasionally 3-4 time a year to charge and discharge it].

    2.) Heat: to prevent a healthy notebook from overheating
    - ALWAYS use the notebook on a clean, hard & flat surface
    - RECOMMENDED to be used on a notebook cooler... namely the Zalman ZM-NC1000 or ZM-NC2000
    - check your fans underneath occasionally (at least once a month or two) for any dust clogs [clean them out with Q-tips and air cans/compressors]
    - ALWAYS monitor the temps (CPU, GPU, HDD, etc..) to watch for fluctuations, which would indicate overheating by dust usually
    (for Clevo notebooks) use the Fan Toggle to switch all fans to Max Speed when gaming and such.

    By doing these simple things, your entire system will easily last for more than 3 years.
     
  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    And visit the NBR Cooling Central for tips on monitoring temps and additional cooling advice!
     
  4. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks ^^ I checked the vent about 1 month ago and it seemed fine, but for the future in what type of shops can i buy a compressed air cans? Oh and i only use my laptop on the desk, dont think ive ever put it on my lap.
     
  5. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    any electronics store would carry them.
    - Best Buy
    - Walmart
    - Circuit City
    - Radioshack
    etc....
     
  6. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok thanks! I live in England though so im guessing Currey's Digital or PC World will have them.
     
  7. Gophn

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    Oh I see.

    Well I would guess the UK would have local electronics and PC stores that would have then as well. :)
     
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    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    oh god i dare not tread those waters lol. I think if i undervolt ill break my laptop im so sucky with them :/ Ill give this compressed air thing a go since it seems quite easy and if that doesnt work i would rather have a specialist look at it.
     
  10. Horace

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    i think staples sell compressed air in the uk