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    HP dv6500 with x3100 --> Heat issues?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Inspired911, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. Inspired911

    Inspired911 Notebook Consultant

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    I have read that the dv6500 with dedicated card can get really hot at moments. Also that it makes noise because it's trying to cool down. Is this the same case with the integrated x3100 card? Is it true I will have more battery life with the x3100 than with a dedicated card or is this a myth?
     
    Inspired911, Jul 5, 2007
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    it is true but i dont think the difference is much to talk about. battery life will be maybe 15mins more at the most i reckon.
     
    SideSwipe, Jul 5, 2007
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    kimnicho Notebook Evangelist

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    You should get better battery life but I have the x3100 and my fan is ON most of the time...maybe mine is not the norm, but it gets Hot ....
     
    kimnicho, Jul 5, 2007
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  4. Inspired911

    Inspired911 Notebook Consultant

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    Really? It still gets hot? Grr... I find it hard to pick out my new laptop. Each laptop seems to have a flaw. The Sony Vaio FZ has high pitch noise and fan problems, Dell is too expensive (in Belgium no coupons), etc.
     
    Inspired911, Jul 6, 2007
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    Yah I find my fan on as well when i'm not doing much like just surfing and chatting. However who knows what vista's doing in the background.
     
    Fant, Jul 6, 2007
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    Wow, so X3100 owners still have hot running notebooks? :( How is your battery life with the X3100? Has anyone tried undervolting their CPU and feeling a difference in heat?
     
    justinluck, Mar 26, 2008
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    If you undervolt you will lose around 10-15c off your max temps. Each processor has different voltage tolerance
     
    flipfire, Mar 26, 2008
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    i thought the x3100 was supposed to be way cooler and battery saving than the nvidia cards
     
    timtravel42, Mar 26, 2008
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