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    High temperatures on GPU?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by KidProdigy, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. KidProdigy

    KidProdigy Notebook Consultant

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    hi, I'm just making this thread for a friend who wants to know if there's anything he can do to lower his GPU temperatures. Right now he goes all the way up to 83 when just playing WoW. Note, this is on Vista since he does all his gaming on Vista but WoW is not even a very gpu intensive game.

    Thanks for the input.
     
    KidProdigy, Mar 24, 2008
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Which computer? MBP, MB, or MBA?

    And the reason is because of the materials the computer is made of, it heats up very easily. Buy a cooling pad.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 24, 2008
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  3. Magimagus

    Magimagus Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds normal, mine levels around 80c gaming, highest ive ever seen is 84c, and im oc'ed, this is on an MBP
     
    Magimagus, Mar 24, 2008
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    sulkorp Notebook Deity

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    I'm guessing his fans are at max when hes playing?

    That should help with some temps, otherwise cooling mats can help.
    Or playing in a cool room, or on a flat surface like a table. Putting MBP's on cushions/beds/soft surfaces can block the exhaust and make the fans & temp rise like crazy.
     
    sulkorp, Mar 24, 2008
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  5. WilliamG

    WilliamG Notebook Deity

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    Those temps are completely normal.
     
    WilliamG, Mar 24, 2008
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