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    Ok, my temps are weird. Looking for a notebook cooler

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shinakuma9, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. shinakuma9

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    There's a few things to consider here:
    1) Is that a CPU or GPU temp? If its GPU that would be normal, and even if it was CPU that wouldn't be unheard of.
    2) Are you getting any in-game artefacts? Such as black lines / triangle or a sudden drop in FPS when the CPU self protects by down clocking.
    3) Are the vents clean? If not clean them, and if necessary take the laptop apart to a degree so as to access them.
    4) Laptop coolers aren't the be all and end all of solving overheating problems. TBH its unlikely they'll solve a problem. They might minimize it. I own one I know.
    5) If you're sure that you want to go ahead with a purchase you should look here for some reviews: http://www.xps-wiki.com/wiki/Cooling . Although if you read that you'll see that it supports point 4.

    All the best,
    72oo
     
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    Hey
    1) It is a cpu temp as stated in my post, i can't see gpu temps on an ati card
    2) no, the fps stays the same and everything runs just normal
    3) yes my vents are clean, laptop is a month and a half old as you can see in my sig
    4) Any other alternatives? I think that 74C while gaming is a tad high :O
    5) Thanks
     
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