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    CPU Temp and Switchable gfx questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Stri26, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. Stri26

    Stri26 Newbie

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    Two questions:

    1. What are dangerously high CPU temps? I've occasionally alt-tabbed out of games to find my CPU jumping to 68°C or so. That seems quite high. I am using a notebook cooling stand as well.

    2. Is there a way to make the computer boot to the power-saving graphics card, even when plugged in? I'm sure there, I just can't seem to find it. The notebook runs a lot quiet when not using the dedicated card (fan runs more often with the card on)

    Thanks!
     
    Stri26, Oct 29, 2011
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  2. con247

    con247 Notebook Consultant

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    If you use dynamic switching the intel chip will be defaulted on boot.

    If you use Fixed, the previously used card will be used upon boot. I guess you could set the hotkeys in CCC and then have an autohotkey script run to punch those keys for you a minute after the computer finishes booting up.
     
    con247, Oct 29, 2011
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  3. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    68C is not hot at all. I wouldn't worry unless it's above 90. Your PC will shut down before any actual damage is done (around 100C)

    For the second question, just disable the switching when plugged in.
     
    hockeymass, Oct 29, 2011
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  4. xAcid9

    xAcid9 Notebook Deity

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    IMO, most of the heat come from the processor, by disabling TurboBoost you can lower the temp as much as 10c at peak.
     
    xAcid9, Oct 30, 2011
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