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    High GPU Temps/Thermal Compound Help?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Brainless906, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. Brainless906

    Brainless906 Notebook Enthusiast

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    (posted this in the Sager section but they were to busy making 30 threads about the 6970m)

    A Sager NP2096
    ~4 (almost 5) years old
    Insane temperature hikes/eventual shutdown.

    With this computer i used to be able to play all my games, even with teh computer on my lap with no heating issues at all. I've had it for almost 5 years now and now it heats up even while raised up off of a hard surface to 90+degrees playing even simple games (CSS). With a laptop fan it plays games at ~85-90C which causes obvious FPS drops and choppy game-play. I've cleaned it out regularly to keep it free of dust and all vents are completely open but i've never replaced the CPU/GPU thermal Compound. (it came with Arctic Silver thermal compound) could my issue be resolved via re-applying new TC?

    Here are some temp readings

    After computer has been off for the entire night I start it up and let it idle for 5 minutes
    http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1302540123

    I Launch CSS at 1600x1050 and let it sit at the main menu for 8 minutes
    http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1302540129

    I actually connect to a game and play CSS for 10 minutes
    http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1302540123

    At this point in time the game drops from its normal 100+ FPS to 30 and below and starts getting choppy as hell.


    Is this a GPU problem or just a old TC problem?

    If TC will help are there any detailed instructions to take apart this np2096?
    I've looked at the Users manual but the pictures are missing half the thats in mine.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Brainless906, Apr 11, 2011
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  2. TomJG90

    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    That is probably the issue. The thermal compound has to have degraded. 4-5 years gaming can cause even the best compound to degrade. I would replace the GPU compound as it is most likely to have the issue. Replace it with IC Diamond 7 compound. Its one of th best.
     
    TomJG90, Apr 11, 2011
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    Brainless906 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yah i just replaced it. (was hell - had to tear apart the whole damn laptop) but it helped a ton.
     
    Brainless906, Apr 11, 2011
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    LaptopUser247 Notebook Consultant

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    You've probably done this already when changing the thermal compound but in case you haven't, every so often (say 12 months) it's best to clean out any dust from within your laptop. It builds up and blocks ventilation. Without proper air circulation and even with excellent thermal paste (i.e. Artic Silver) you'll get higher temperatures.

    It's also a good idea to clean your desk (or wherever you use your laptop) from any dust. Most laptops have fans which are found on the underside thus blow air up from your desk into the laptop.
     
    LaptopUser247, Apr 13, 2011
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