NBR Cooling Central

Updated "are you overheating" section!

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Compal JHL90"sager 2096")

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU49C/GPU65(and keep up everyday/HDD35C idle (just surf net,other ordinary tasks)(no gaming at all)

4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for: to find out why my GPU temp. keep rising after installing W7 x64bit with latest drivers installed.

5. Budget for cooling solutions 0

6. Your general computer knowledge: medium

 

Which OS did you switch from icehell?

 

my GPU temp. was between 50-57 C with vista&W7 x32 bit...

now after i installed W7 x64bit (70057) it raised to 63-67 C....

Spec.: P8400-HD250GB-GPU NVIDIA 9600M GT

 

Okay this is a bit more advanced question and Im just curious.
My laptop is G1Sn with a 9500M GS in it. It runs very hot.
GPU during gaming is around 90C.
-I have a Cryo LX running full speed
-I have changed the thermal pastes twice. Currently using MX-2.

So, is there anything else I can do ? The warranty has run out so thats out of the question. Should I drill some holes to the case around the gpu ? Or any way to mod the Cryo LX to run with higher speed ?

 

the G1S is known for it cooling (or lack of).

if you make sure it does not exceed 95C... it should be okay.

... this does not mean that its healthy to run a GPU at that temp, its just good and stable enough before reaching danger/threshold temps (~100C).

 

Yeah, just been wondering why some people run their 9500M's within like 70-80C range without a cooler or changed thermal pastes
Guess I'll just have to live with it.

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (macbook pro 2.4)

2. Specs of the notebook (SIG)

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of GPU60's
4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for: software
5. Budget for cooling solutions 0

6. Your general computer knowledge: high

Guys, you mentioned about undervolting. I run windows on boot camp and my temps in rivatuner are in the 60's and i want to bring them to the 50's. If i under clock in windows, will my os x also get undervolted?

 

Hi, I am wondering what I can do to cool down my HDD.

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
p-7801u Gateway

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
Nvidia 9800m GTS
P8400 2.26 Ghz CPU
Hitachi 7200 rpm HDD
4 GB RAM.

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
GPU ranges from 38 to near 58. CPU ranges from 28 to around 40. Yeah I know this is low and it's because I only have Warcraft 3 at the moment to play.

The HDD, however, is almost a constant 50 degrees. This hasn't interfered with performance as I can tell, but the heat is pretty annoying under my right palm.


4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Anything.

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
Free? I recently spent $50 to have my HDD replaced by Gateway only to have it have the same result in heating. I'm looking for something low price, unlike notebook coolers. Probably $7 dollars.

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Medium

 

My guess is its either a hotpatch that may be causing it or W7 does seem to have far more transparent effects and you may want to try turning those off taking quite a load off your GPU

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Try undervolting the CPU that should help with CPU heat leading to cooler other components such as GPU and HDD.. you'll be surprised at what it can do

I dont think undervolting in windows holds durring osx, if you google "undervolting OSX" you will see quite a few results which are worth looking at

Try lifiting the notebook, and undervolting

 

Notebook is lifted 1 cm off the table, and I'm not sure how undervolting would help a hot HDD.

 

Undervolting the CPU would generate less heat by the cpu and channel less heat down the heatsink and around the notebook. By cooling one component you cool the entire notebook and other components.

 

Sadly that's not how it is with the Gateway FX series. The HDD's are all the way by the touchpad and they are passively cooled. My HDD's spike to around 60*-62* even, with the whole laptop lifted.

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Dell Inspiron 1420
2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
Core2Duo 2.0GHZ
4GB RAM
120 SATA HD
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
-CPU-
Minimum: 45C
Maximum: 70C

-GPU-
Minimum: 65C
Maximum: 95C

-HD-
Minimum: 38C
Maximum: 50C

CPU load is usually between 3 to 30%.
Most of the time, I have firefox and winamp open.
I do play games though. (AOE3, CS)

4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )

Software Solution.
I currently have a notebook cooler. I have the CoolerMaster NotePal Infinite.
It works well.
I have had no luck using software because I'm running a 64bit OS and most of the software mentioned do not have signed drivers.

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
Less than $20

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Software wise: I'm an expert.
Hardwarre wise: Intermediate.

 

thats pretty hot temps for the GPU.

when was the last time you cleaned out the fans/vents (with compressed air)?
.... that can make the world of difference.

and make sure the notebook is ONLY being used on clean,hard,flat surfaces
.... NEVER on laps, beds, pillows, couches (or any other soft surfaces)

 

I do not want ot open my case because it will void my warrenty.
That is why I was looking for a software solution

 

you do not need to open your case to clean out the vents.

just get some compressed air:
- turn off your system
- flush out the vents and fans with the air (in small bursts)

then check your temps again, you should be surprised.

 

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1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?

HP DV7t

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)

In my sig.

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)



4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )

Do you think I should get a cooling fan?

5. Budget for cooling solutions?

up to $40

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)

Intermediate to Expert Range

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My computer runs great with no problems but I notice that it can get somewhat hot at times when I'm gaming. I don't play games too often and I mostly browse the web, but I play games on occasion.

The pic above is using HWMonitor. The max temps were reached while I was playing StarCraft.

Do you think those temps are too high for playing StarCraft? I have my computer slightly elevated in the back but wanted to know if you think I should get a fan such as the Zalman?

Thanks

 

Temps are safe, but I would start with some dust cleaning followed by undervolting. I say you can drop 10C from that. Also when you are using the notebook at a desk, lift up the back of the notebook with a stack of post-it notes or erasers or the like.

 

My computer is pretty new and there's no dust. I already have it elevated. Do you think I should get a cooler?

 

Tried under volting?

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
ACER Aspire 5652

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
# Intel Core Duo Processor 1.66GHz
# 1GB DDRII SDRAM
# 100GB Hard Drive
# DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive
# 15.4" WXGA Widescreen TFT Screen with CrystalBrite
# NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with 256 MB of dedicated memory
# DVB-T Tv-Tuner
# Integrated LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem
# Integrated wireless 802.11 a/b/g LAN
# Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
# 5-in-1 card reader

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
CPU Maximum 93o C.
HDD Maximum 65o C

4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Tried to undervolt already with not much access. Lowered ~.050v but will try more tonight - Also have installed ACER Power Management Software and decrease CPU Speed when CPU reaches max noice / temperature..

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
Around $100.

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Intermediate to Expert in software but never 'invaded' in a laptop...

Thanks, guys !

P.S. Living in Greece and it's summer here already... 30o C Average

 

Repost. Pls Delete..

 

Very good work guys in the guied. Giorgos I also have the same problem as I live in greece and in summer tempratures are very high and my vaio becomes a BBQ grill (ok not too much but GPU is around 80-83c). I am going to buy a cooling base.

 

Thanks for the reply Found the 2 Zalman's on eshop.gr, however I need someone to confirm that fans directions are ok with those coolers. Below find an image of backside of my laptop.



EDIT: Cleaned the fan just now and already gained 2-3o C and lots of DBs in noice Ordered Zalman 2000 finally so let's see what it can do..

I ssume 89oC maximum temperature of the CPU and 66o current are high enough, right?

 

89C for the CPU is still high.

I recommend that you reapply thermal compound.

 

Hmmm... I will post again with the cooler on.. May i ask what the first value means: COMPAL HBL temperatures?

P.S. HDD reaches 51.. Is that fine?

 

The Notebook Coolers link is down. Can a mod resurrect the link, please?

 

Agreed, it would make sense to reaply/upgrade thermal paste on a CPU that is hitting 89, thats pretty hot.

HDD is fine at 51C

 

I would try undervolting first (see thread) before ripping into the tight confines of a notebook again

 

hi,need your help...

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Asus M50SV-A1

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
Proc : T9300
GPU : GeForce 9500M GS
RAM : 3 GB

anything else?

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
idle :
CPU : around 50 -54 degrees...
GPU : around 64 - 67 degrees...

on load :
CPU : around 57 - 60 degrees...
GPU : around 70 - 75 degrees (when i'm playing hawx or Flight Simulator)


4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
all that i can get

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
under $100, lower price is preferable

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
let's say i'm in intermediate level


thanks for your help

 

Hi,

My laptop is a hp pavilion dv5-1036tx which is similar to a dv5t. In normal temperatures and minimum load the cpu temperature goes up to 60 celcius at most but under load goes up to 90++ celcius but has nver gone above 100 yet. I was wondering what cooler i could use.I really don't care if it is what type . My budget would be anything below 100 USD. and my computer knowledge is intermediate.

Thanks for the help.

 

oops i foprgot about gpu. It's usually 50-60 celcius when idle but around 70-85 when gaming.

 

My gpu gets around 90c. I bought a new cooler so I hope it might help a little. ;x

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Gateway P-7805u FX

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
CPU : P8400 Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
GPU : GeForce 9800M GTS
RAM : 4 GB



4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Cooler preferred

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
~$50CAD

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Mostly Beginner

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Asus G2s

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)


3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
CPU = 70
GPU = 70C ( Idle ) 120C (Intense) --- Reason for cooling.
HD = ?

4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Every possible cooling solution.

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
250U$

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Intermediate to Expert

 

Ah it's you!

Ok the first thing is, how long have you not cleaned out the fan? If you haven't done that for a couple of months then that is definitely first on the list. Next, undervolting can take a big load off the cooling system by reducing the amount of heat the CPU is chunking out. Try these two first and see how it goes.

 

Can anyone advise me on the best notebook cooling pad for a 13.3" machine for around $20?
My air goes in the bottom-front and out the left side.

Thanks for your help!


Heres the survey for the rest of you:
1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
sager 7350
2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
13.3" dual core 2.53ghz, 2GB Ram 320GB HDD
4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
notebook cooling pad
5. Budget for cooling solutions?
~$20
6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Intermediate

 

Do you have a pic of the bottom of the notebook? Thanks.

 

Sure can
The processors are right under the words "air out" that's where it gets warmest
Thanks for your help, right here: http://i30.tinypic.com/28chs3t.jpg



Side note:
The gf: "I didn't know there was such a thing as a notebook cooliing pad.
I use frozen broccoli."

 

Hmm $20 is tricky. Normally I'd say the Zalman NC1000 but thats pricey. And your vents are right at the front which is friendly to most coolers. Let me have a think...

Though you can always go the home made route.

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Asus X56A
2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
Intel GMA X4500HD
T9400
wdc 5400 rpm HDD
4 GB RAM.

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
CPU ranges from 45 to around 75. Yeah I know this is low and it's because I only have Warcraft 3 at the moment to play.

HDD 35


4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Anything.

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
Probably $50 dollars.

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Medium

 

Have you got a pic of the bottom of the notebook?

 

This is the bottom of my laptop.
The fan is really quite compare to my old one. I checked the fan, clean (just bought for 6 months).

 

I think abit of undervolting will do a great job. Considering you system have an integrated GPU, it's not going to get very warm at all, I don't see the need in purchasing a cooler.

 

for some reason undervolting doesnt work really well for me. The cpu has 9.5 clock which wont appear on RMClock. So there is no voltage for that clock. When the cpu load, it still hit 9.5 clock which overdrive the voltage i set for 9x clock. Even with idle, with underclocking, there is no real different ... Maybe I didnt do it right ...

 

Try CrystalCPUID. It can detect half-multipliers.

There is a link in my signature for Asus G51 optimization. There's a guide there for using CCPUID.

 

1. What notebook do you own/going to own (Make and Model)?
Sager NP8662

2. Specs of the notebook (List Details Please)
Proc : T9700
GPU : Quadro FX270m (upgrading to this to GTX 260m eventually)
RAM : 4 GB

3. Maximum and minimum temperature of CPU/GPU/HDD in Celsius and if possible idle and load times (see software guide)
CPU 45 idle 73 load
GPU 46 dile 62 load
HDD 42 idle 53 max

4. What sort of cooling solutions are you looking for? (active solutions (fan coolers/passive, thermal paste...etc) )
Looking for a laptop cooler. I am wondering if people can give me idea for making myself 1, or just telling me of any good ones out there.

5. Budget for cooling solutions?
Anything around 50.

6. Your general computer knowledge (Beginner to Expert)
Medium

 

Your CPU/GPU temps seem quite nice.
the HDD temp is bad.


If you make your own cooler consider using 5V fans. That way you can connect them directly to usb power (since usb is 5V).

BTW I know it's not what you asked for but consider following the undervolting guide.

 

Yeah, i have tried that actually. It worked out fine at first, but decided not to since i plan to change my GPU soon. (260 might make it hotter though)

Do you have any possible guide or instruction for making own cooler? I dont have that much experience in this.