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    Too hot?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kelevra, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. kelevra

    kelevra Newbie

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    Ok. I have a dv6000z with a AMD turion 2x 1.8ghz processor. 80gb HD, and their standard Nvidia GPU.

    my temps at a normal load (1 messaging progtam, and 1 browser)

    HD 47C
    ACPI 62C
    AMD 46C
    GPU 72C

    to HP this is abnormal and requires me to send it in and get it repaired for $298 because I'm not out of warrenty. ouch!
     
    kelevra, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    None of those temps are particularly high, but the GPU is pushing it a little bit. You might want to read the Cooling Guide and try a few (much) cheaper tricks to bringing your temps down. A good dusting and a cooling fan will probably help you the most.
     
    Greg, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. kelevra

    kelevra Newbie

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    ok, cooling fan, you mean the pads for under the notebook?
     
    kelevra, Dec 9, 2007
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    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    Undervolt the CPU. Mine undervolted superbly and the temperature dropped
     
    vassil_98, Dec 9, 2007
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  5. kelevra

    kelevra Newbie

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    I have no clue how to do that. and wont that take away from performance?
     
    kelevra, Dec 9, 2007
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    Undervolting does not reduce performance. Under clocking would, but no one wants to do that. Depending on the notebook, Notebook Hardware Control is especially good at undervolting (and underclocking) processors.
     
    Greg, Dec 9, 2007
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    I will try the cooling pad and cleaning my fans first. if that doesnt help much, I'll use the artic silver stuff.. undervolting will be my last resort
     
    kelevra, Dec 9, 2007
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Those temps look pretty normal to me, if anything the CPU temp is better than normal. GPUs run hot. HD temps under 50C are good for notebooks.
     
    brianstretch, Dec 10, 2007
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    those temps look fine, just make sure the GPU doesnt go much higher
     
    timtravel42, Dec 10, 2007
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  10. Estlander

    Estlander Notebook Consultant

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    My dv6000z has almost the same exact temps. The only thing that dropped after getting a cooling pad was the HDD temp - from 51C to 43C. The rest stayed the same.
    Although, i would like the temps to be lower, especially the GPU temp, i don't think they are that high now. I mean, the default treshold temp for the nVidia GPU in graphics setting is set to 125C, so i guess those nVidia GPUs can take quite a beating.
     
    Estlander, Dec 10, 2007
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