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    **The temperature of GPU**

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by vipper, Nov 4, 2007.

  1. vipper

    vipper Notebook Guru

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    I have dell inspiron 1520 with core2duo 2.0Ghz and ram 2.0 Gb and 8600m GT VGA

    can any one tell me..

    Whte is the default temperature of the GPU ???and maximum temperature???
    and whte is the maximum time for plaing on laptop??(because the temperature)...

    because whene I play for long time about 1.30 hour the computer hung and stop working (i must restart the PC)

    can u tell me why??

    and whte is the default temperature of the processor?? and maximum temperature??
     
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    There is no "default" temperature for anything.

    It all depends on the ambient temperature, so it will vary alot.

    But as for max temperatures, the cpu should go no more than 95* and the gpu can go up to like 120*-130*.
     
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    For mobile GPU's (on Max performance in Powermizer), the temp at idle is usually 50-60C degrees... when the auto fans turn on.

    The danger zone for GPU temps is around 95C and up.

    So if you GPU is under 90C-ish degrees, then you should be fine.

    If not, you need to really clean out the notebooks vents and fans thoroughly with:
    - opening the panels to get to the fans if possible
    - a flash light needed to look through the vents for dust clogs
    - Q-tips
    - A LOT of compressed air cans (or compressor).

    And also, you might want to get a good notebook cooler if you havent yet.
     
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  4. vipper

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    thanks all

    but whte is the maximum time for plaing???
     
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    and my notebook is new

    i bought it three weeks ago...

    is the notebook cooler important??
     
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    like is have been lecturing in this forum before:

    Since gaming notebooks is still a new thing....

    Most gaming notebook owners have little to no idea how to take care of their notebooks, and believe that they will take care of themselves.

    You need to be aware that with power comes the responsibility to take care of it... by:
    - always making sure to use it on a clean flat, cool surface (preferably a good notebook cooler like Zalman ZM-NC1000)
    - always monitor the temps (GPU and CPU) to watch for temp spikes that will indicate overheating due to clogged vents.
    - every two months, you need to manually clean out the notebook's vents and fans with a flashlight, Q-tips, and compressed air (cans/compressor).. it should take about 20-30 minutes.
    - and maybe you might need to re-apply thermal grease (like Arctic Silver) to the CPU and GPU if needed

    If you take care of your notebook with these easy things, than it will easily last.

    I have the same notebook, its as healthy as when I built it back in March 2006.

    I am not going to let my investment go to waste.
     
    Gophn, Nov 4, 2007
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