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    is it normal....

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ljx718, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. ljx718

    ljx718 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it normal for my video card to reach 87C while gaming? it was age of empires 3 so it wasnt THAT intense. i did max out the settings though

    i have HP Pavilion dv2700t Special Edition customizable Notebook PC

    * Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50GHz)
    * 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    * HP Imprint Finish (Verve) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    * 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    * 40% OFF HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner
    * 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * 50% OFF HP 14" Reversible Notebook Sleeve
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    i have also replaced the oem hardrive with a hitachi 200gig 7200 rpm drive.
     
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  2. dkwhite

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    Depends on the system I guess. I was running COD4 last night and my GPU never got higher than 58c on my d9700t.
     
    dkwhite, Aug 20, 2008
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    Well, what happens when you have 12 people in a closet versus 12 people in a big house?

    The closet (DV2700T) is warm due to all of the people (components) standing close to one another and generating heat.
    The house (DV9700T) stays cool because everyone (components) is spread out and the AC is on.
     
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    So true! :)
     
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    ljx718 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well i know WHY it gets hot, but is it normal for my specs....
     
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    It is a little abnormal, but then again the DV2700T wasn't designed for gaming and very intensive applications. How do you use the notebook? On your lap?

    I own AOE3 and happen to enjoy it very much. My friend played AOE3 on his DV2700T and it got slightly warm, but not to the point he could fry an egg on it.

    P.S. If you play online, hit me up some time so we can catch a supremacy.
     
    Infamous22, Aug 20, 2008
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    raidenwow Notebook Guru

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    can of compressed air: blow out dust.

    Always make sure there's air for it to breathe.

    87 is dangerously hot. at 85 my desktop 9800GTX freezes.
     
    raidenwow, Aug 21, 2008
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    you might want to get a cooling mat
     
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  9. Infamous22

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    You could just go down to the mortuary when you need to use the laptop. :)
     
    Infamous22, Aug 21, 2008
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