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    Nvidia 7900 GS

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DaveyJet, Oct 9, 2006.

  1. DaveyJet

    DaveyJet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all....My Vid card is runnin at around the 70 degree mark...at idle...is this normal?
     
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    yup that's normal. there has been a lot of discussion on this in this thread (just do a search).
    If you'd like to keep it a little cooler try using i8kfanGUI fan/temperature control program.
     
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    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    I just sold my 5150. It was a P4 3GHz I lovingly called "the heater!" That thing could blow some heat out the back.

    Anyhow, I fashioned a small contraption (bicycle reflector) to raise the rear of the computer up about 1/2" and that really seemed to help calm it down a lot.

    Not sure if it would help with the video card, but, it may be worth a shot.
     
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