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    Gauging temperatures

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Noctilum, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. Noctilum

    Noctilum Notebook Evangelist

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    I noticed some reviews have temperature readings for each area of the laptop (split in to 6 areas). I was wondering what people are doing to determine those temps. I'd like to do that for my review of the NP7652. Thanks!
     
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  3. MidnightSun

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    I think Kevin uses a laser temperature monitor/gun to read those values. They aren't cheap, though.

    EDIT: Yep, like those in TabbedOut's link. Cheaper than I had thought ;)
     
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    Interesting. I didn't think about using one of those. I'm not sure I want to spend the $$ on one though. It'd be different if I were reviewing multiple notebooks but oh well. Standard CPU/GPU temps it is.
     
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