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    Sager NP8278-S CPU running hot

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Katagon, Feb 14, 2015.

  1. Katagon

    Katagon Notebook Deity

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    Have owned this laptop for about 6 months with little to no issues, however recently I've noticed the cpu/mobo to be running very hot. Its sitting at around 80C just casually browsing, and up to 98C when gaming. I've already cleaned the fans and nothing has seemed to change.

    Edit: These temps are with fans on max speed
     
    Katagon, Feb 14, 2015
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  2. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    I recommend repasting your machine with a quality paste like IC Diamond.
     
    Plur, Feb 14, 2015
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  3. Katagon

    Katagon Notebook Deity

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    I got it repasted with ICD when i ordered the laptop (~June 2014), do you think its already time for a repasting?
     
    Katagon, Feb 15, 2015
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    I would say, yes, it's surely the thermal past, maybe the job havn't been done correctly in first place.
    If you don't see improvments, it's probably your heatsink , a heat-pipe is probably broke ( yup, i used probably 2 times, because it's not something that happen regularly at all ^^), if it's that, send it under warranty :)

    Elipsus
     
    Elipsus, Feb 15, 2015
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  5. Katagon

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    ok thanks, will repaste and see if that helps.
     
    Katagon, Feb 15, 2015
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  6. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I would try Gelid GC Extreme.. Supposedly it's better then IC Diamond...
     
    TomJGX, Feb 15, 2015
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You say you cleaned the fans, did you have a look through the heatsink to make sure no dust buildup is in the fins?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 15, 2015
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  8. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Indeed... my heatsink had more dust then the fans when I cleaned my R4..
     
    TomJGX, Feb 16, 2015
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    Are you allowing proper air flow, as in not blocking the bottom by carpet or anything. This allows the proper air intake.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Feb 16, 2015
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  10. Zymphad

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    No. IC Diamond major reason to use is that it doesn't deteriorate. You don't have to repaste for 5 years I think.
     
    Zymphad, Feb 16, 2015
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  11. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    I wouldn't bet on that.
     
    pukemon, Feb 16, 2015
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  12. Zymphad

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    I would.
     
    Zymphad, Feb 17, 2015
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  13. D2 Ultima

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    That does not mean that it is not possible for it to pump out. I have had it pump out in the past. 90 degrees on max fans propped up playing HEARTHSTONE.
     
    D2 Ultima, Feb 17, 2015
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  14. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    In my old G73JH, this was definetly the case.. It lasted over 4 years and would probably last longer... In my M17x R4, it's been just about a month and a half and temps are begining to increase although I'd say the dust build up in my heatsink is probably causing a bit of it.. IC Diamond is great but no compound is invincible when you have to cool my 3940XM at 4.0GHz :D (and 4.5GHz in benches)..
     
    TomJGX, Feb 17, 2015
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