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    R1 GPU Idle temp high/low

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Bendak, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. Bendak

    Bendak Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't help but suspect that- after reformatting my m11x- the GPU idle temperature is higher than it used to be. I'd like to compare my figures with other R1 users as I don't like the idea of additional GPU usage for no discernible reason.

    Min: 42 deg
    Max: 54 deg

    Current nVidia driver is 263.08, A02 and the BIOS has recently been updated from stock to A05.
     
    Bendak, Mar 28, 2011
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  2. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    umm well my r1 gets up to 60c on the gpu, and thats with my highest overclock. and i have mine pin-modded.
     
    ajslay, Mar 28, 2011
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  3. some guy

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    i tend to see the high 30s when i first boot up. but after that i idle in the low 40s peaking atound low 60s during 3Dmark06
     
    some guy, Mar 28, 2011
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  4. Vallejo

    Vallejo Notebook Consultant

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    (I live in a dry and VERY Hot place(summer->up to 45 C)) Have in mind that the place we live in may affect the temperature of the laptop.
    Min: 40-50
    Max: 70!

    Nvidia Driver-> 263.08
    BIOS->A05
    [I'm giving A LOT of space to make the m11x breed well].

    !By the way, I have not tested my r1 temps on gaming after I installed the a05, that was around 1 week ago!
     
    Vallejo, Mar 29, 2011
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  5. Bendak

    Bendak Notebook Evangelist

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    Ah, my GPU temperatures appear to be in the realms of normalcy. I live in Scotland where the ambient temperature is below 25 deg which suggests that you're right about location. I've noticed a small increase in temp after installing A05, nothing substantial as the GPU never normally rises above 60deg.
     
    Bendak, Mar 31, 2011
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  6. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    Ah the land of nips and tatties.

    The M11xR1 BIOS A05 was modified to refine the fan table threshold.

    In older BIOS versions the fan on the M11xR1 could and mostly did remain in a state where the fan didn't turn off.

    To overcome this in BIOS A05 the temperature fan thresholds were raised slightly so that the cut off point where the fan would turn off was better defined.

    The M11xR1 GPU will happily operate between 40C - 50C with peaks in gaming taking the temperature up to 65-70C.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Mar 31, 2011
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