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    When should I clean my 8510p's vents?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Kain, May 28, 2008.

  1. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    I got my 8510p a month ago and want to know when I need to clean the vents. My temps seem fine as of now with my CPU temps ranging from 35C to 40C at idle depending on how cool my room is. At full load on AC power, it goes around 58C and 61C.

    For some reason, I can't get any program to read my GPU temps. :confused:
     
    Kain, May 28, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Every few months should do it. When I reviewed the 8510p, I had to use RivaTuner to get temp readings . . . no other utility I tried worked.
     
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    I do mines every month or if I feel that the laptop is heating up to often
     
    dinapoli, May 28, 2008
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  4. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you open the laptop and clean it or just blow air into the vents?
     
    Kain, May 28, 2008
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    I use compressed air on the vents once every 2 months , and a comlpete clean once a year
     
    jerry66, May 28, 2008
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