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    massive temperature drop

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by boypogi, May 4, 2008.

  1. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    i'm playing fear on a asus a8jn notebook with a go7300. it reaches temperatures of 60 to 63 degrees. after reaching that temperature, i place the laptop in front of the aircon. the temperature drop drastically to 39 degrees. is this ok to do in order to cool down the gpu??
     
    boypogi, May 4, 2008
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Yup. As long as the air from the conditioning is relatively clean, no problems.
     
    Patrick, May 4, 2008
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  3. GaMeRxD

    GaMeRxD Notebook Evangelist

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    lol nice, good way to cool ur laptop off during summer too :)
     
    GaMeRxD, May 4, 2008
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  4. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    you should be fine as long as you're not in a humid enviroment.
     
    pukemon, May 4, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Wow, I gotta try that. At home, I have my 360 on a "vented" rack, which sits above my AC. (That's right, Dallas condos have floor-AC) It keeps that 360 insanely cold. I wondered if it was bad for it.
     
    KGann, May 4, 2008
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