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    vaio s series due to graphics card?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by darrenorb, Aug 11, 2005.

  1. darrenorb

    darrenorb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if those who complained of how hot their S series gets all have a dedicated graphics card, or if this is also a problem with internal VRAM. Also, is the heat a problem on battery power, or only on AC?
     
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    Soldat Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Well, I think it is a combination of factors.

    For instance, it is the S460 which gets really hot, and apparently the S360 did not.

    However, both have dedicated graphics and I believe both have 4200rpm harddrives. However, the S460 does have a *different* videocard and perhaps most importantly, it has the newer, hotter Sonoma chipset.
     
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    singero Newbie

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    reasons for heat in 460 vs 360

    - 460 has new HD (5400rpm) vs 360 4800rpm hd (Major source of heat)
    - 460 is a sonoma while 360 is a donathon. Sonoma required 30% more power, more power = more heat.
    - 460 runs at 19v (chipset changes) while 360 runs 16v. Again more power = more heat.

    I dont think the video card has much to do with the heat issue.
     
    singero, Aug 11, 2005
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