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    is my HP DV9500t overheating? CPU 50C GPU 70C

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nhasian, May 17, 2009.

  1. nhasian

    nhasian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Is my computer overheating? I have an HP DV9500t with an Intel T7700 Core2 Duo @ 2.4Ghz, nvidia GeForce 8600M, and two 7200rpm 120 Gig Hard Disks.

    While my computer is idling just sitting there on the desktop my temperatures are as follows:

    CPU0: 45C
    CPU1: 50C
    GPU: 70C
    HD0: 61C
    HD1: N/A (no sensor but probably same as HD0)

    I know i've got a lot of equipment in my 17" notebook but still it seems to be running hot. I was wondering if this is the norm for similar configurations? I know about the overheating battery recall and my laptop battery was not one of the ones affected. I also know about problems with the solder on nvidia cards. i havent had any display or stability issues. the only symptom i have is hotcrotch.

    Thanks in advance,

    nhasian
     
    nhasian, May 17, 2009
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  2. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    The GPU looks like overheating and so does the HDD.
     
    Blacky, May 17, 2009
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  3. fattail95

    fattail95 Notebook Evangelist

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    The GPU is a little hot for idling - but still safe. My 8600M GT (DDR3) usually idles at 58-68. The CPU is not overly hot - some Macs idle at 65(ish)! The HDD however is overheating badly and should be looked at, it should be no higher that 45-50 tops at idling. Get HP to have a look.

    Hope this helped! :)

    fattail95 ;)
     
    fattail95, May 17, 2009
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  4. Matrix_XII

    Matrix_XII Notebook Consultant

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    Get a Notebook cooler asap. for sure, nvidia GeForce 8600M have known problems and high faliure rates!!! check my sign
     
    Matrix_XII, May 17, 2009
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  5. rief

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    Update your BIOS and Nvidia driver to the latest version.

    HP has "improve" fan-control algorithm since BIOS F51.
    At least it will "prevent" the famous failure of GeForce 8600M
     
    rief, May 17, 2009
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  6. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    those temps are not normal......when is the last time u cleaned the vents.....try redoing the thermal paste.......try undervolting as well...buy a notebook cooler.....and the 8600m gt has a lot of heat issues....
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, May 17, 2009
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  7. Tippey764

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    Open up yourlaptop and replace the thermal paste. I dropped temperatures on my brothers dv6500z 20*C by doing it.
     
    Tippey764, May 17, 2009
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  8. nhasian

    nhasian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow that sounds pretty scarey. Are there instructions on how to do that? I'll bet my dv9500 is laid out the same as your dv6500.

     
    nhasian, May 18, 2009
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  9. Matrix_XII

    Matrix_XII Notebook Consultant

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    you laptop still in warranty ? if you open up your laptop will void the warranty isnt it ??
     
    Matrix_XII, May 18, 2009
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  10. nhasian

    nhasian Notebook Enthusiast

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    HP was very quick about fixing my laptop! I shipped it out Thursday, and received the repaired laptop Wednesday. Thats a really fast turn around time. I'm really happy. Even though they wiped both of my drives... i backed up my drives before sending it for repair. They replaced my auxiliary fan, motherboard, ram, and touchpad. Now my temperatures are:

    CPU0: 37C
    CPU1: 44C
    GPU: 60C

    Much better than before :D

     
    nhasian, Jun 12, 2009
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