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    graphic card at 70c

    Discussion in 'HP' started by infernal, Sep 13, 2006.

  1. infernal

    infernal Notebook Guru

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    Is this normal i have a nevida graphic card on my dv2000z and at 70c with no use that is pretty scary to me.
     
    infernal, Sep 13, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, the GPU is probably passively cooled, so it will run a bit warmer than the CPU. On average mine stays around 60 - 65C. You can change the power settings to either balanced or power saving if you are just surfing, playing movies etc.
     
    miner, Sep 13, 2006
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    It is possible if you use full performance mode instead of power saving mode. 6150 driver allow you to change working mode through powermizer.
     
    rockharder, Sep 13, 2006
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    Such temperatures are indeed pretty normal for GPUs.
     
    jetstar, Sep 13, 2006
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    buyacooling pad asap, they make a world of difference, but until you do use this need trick.

    1. get too similar sized vhs video tape boxes and plaxce one at each side of the laptop so there is a gap underneath, this will let the air curculate. iv tested this and it works very well.XD my dads idea, give him creds lol
     
    Wiggi, Sep 13, 2006
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