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    High temps for 680m

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Vitor711, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. Vitor711

    Vitor711 Notebook Evangelist

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    So I constantly read about people getting a maximum of 62 degrees, even with a slight OC. However, playing AC3 I get a constant 74 when under load and high 60s/low 70s in FC3.

    Is this high for the card? Seems it to me,especially as I'm running at stock speeds.
     
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    Your temps are nothing to worry about, did you check whether those people repasted or had their notebooks repasted.
     
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    I know it's not particularly high, just seems high for a 680m. I don't think they repasted but they didn't say. I've just seen reviews of the 680m that also peg the card as having a maximum of 70 degrees when under heavy load.
     
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    Aside from the differences between TIM application, dust buildup and ambient temperatures also matter a lot.
     
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    This laptop is a week old so I'm guessing dust is unlikely...

    OK, that's reassuring then. Seems that the more demanding games create more heat (obviously). I should be happy with my 75 degrees on AC3 and Witcher 2 then, especially as I can max both out and constantly get above 30FPS.
     
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