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    Symptoms of GPU overheating

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rantzzz, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. rantzzz

    rantzzz Notebook Guru

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    Recently I just started getting some stuttering issues when I play C&C3. However my laptop does not shut down... Can this still be a symptom of overheating?
     
    rantzzz, Jun 17, 2007
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    Artifacts, like some spots and lines one the textures [sometimes it's not a sign of overheating but a driver issue].
    System instability.
     
    mujtaba, Jun 17, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yes artifacts like mujtaba said are a clear sign of a problem with the gpu(most likely overheating).
    A good way to scan for artifacts is with ATItool(supports Nvidia cards)
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 17, 2007
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  4. rantzzz

    rantzzz Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the reply :)

    Just wondering if there is any free software to measure my GPU temp? I am using Notebook Hardware Control but it only measures my CPU and HDD temps
     
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    Kdawgca, Jun 17, 2007
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    osso002 Notebook Evangelist

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    if you're using a dell, 18kfangui is the best thing. it can control fan speed too...
     
    osso002, Jun 17, 2007
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    rantzzz Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the tip guys
    Exactly what i needed :)
     
    rantzzz, Jun 17, 2007
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    ATI tool as already mentioned displays GPU temp.
     
    _radditz_, Jun 17, 2007
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  9. minxshin

    minxshin Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I use rivatuner for mine.... can you report your GPU temps once you get a chance? Mine @ full load is about 83 C seems kinda hot... But I checked my threshold and it's at 127 C.
     
    minxshin, Jun 17, 2007
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    can you specify what GPU you are using?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 17, 2007
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    rantzzz Notebook Guru

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    Mine hovers at 70 degree celcius and below, playing C&C3 :) Should be quite a good temp I guess

    Using Geforce Go 7700
     
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  12. minxshin

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    That's 10 Celc cooler than mine, looks good.
     
    minxshin, Jun 17, 2007
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