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    GPU High Temperature [HELP]

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by KenAw, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. KenAw

    KenAw Notebook Enthusiast

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    My GPU is around 75-80 degree while idle ,
    during gaming , it goes about 90+ , at once it reached 110 !

    I'm using 5850 , not overclocked .

    Help ?
     
    KenAw, Aug 12, 2011
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  2. Kratzen

    Kratzen Notebook Consultant

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    Clean your vents at once, and maybe do a repaste. Youtube has some helpfull videos
     
    Kratzen, Aug 12, 2011
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  3. KenAw

    KenAw Notebook Enthusiast

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    whats vents ?
     
    KenAw, Aug 12, 2011
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  4. Kratzen

    Kratzen Notebook Consultant

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    Kratzen, Aug 12, 2011
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    110°C? Instant repaste!!!
     
    svl7, Aug 12, 2011
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  6. inap

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    i just repasted with icd. and also just repadded my 6990. i thought my stock paste temps were good but i got almost a 10c drop in temps.
     

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  7. razor16190

    razor16190 Notebook Geek

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    which icd did you use inap?
     
    razor16190, Aug 13, 2011
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  9. IrateMike

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    +rep for this inap, might see if he has any left.
     
    IrateMike, Aug 13, 2011
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