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    Slow-downs when fan kicks on

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by takovr, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. takovr

    takovr Notebook Consultant

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    I own a x775 lap-top with a 560gtx card. The problem I am having is after I play a game for about 10min My lap-top cooling fan kicks on and the game runs slugish for a minute or 2 then it goes back to normal. I dont think it is a heat problem cause my cpu is around 55c and gpu is a round 65c. Could it be that my cpu is throttling and if this is the problem would throttle stop fix this problem..
     
    takovr, Sep 29, 2011
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    It would be throttling down to reduce heat production. You could use a cooler when playing games.
     
    atbnet, Sep 29, 2011
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  3. takovr

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    Thank you for the info, I do have a lap-top cooler so I guess I will put some thermal paste on cpu and gpu and see if it makes a difference..
     
    takovr, Sep 29, 2011
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    Clean the fans and heatsinks first though, dust might be your problem.
     
    tijo, Sep 30, 2011
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