G1s GPU overheating

Well, my 1st G1s seemed to be overheating. The GPU temp would approach 110C under load. I called Asus and they replaced with an all new unit but this one is doing the exact same thing. According to Nvidia's hardware monitor the GPU idles at about 75-80C and under load goes up to around 105-109C. Anyone else have temp readings for their unit? I cant believe I would have received 2 defective units. I'm starting to wonder if there is something wrong with the design of the cooling solution on this laptop. I know this us a different unit because the serial numbers are different. The CPU temps are totally normal and even at those high temps I dont have any functional problems with the laptop but I dont know if running the laptop at those temps for long periods will eventually damage the GPU. Before I have them replace it again can a few people check their GPU temps with ntune and see what their idle and load temps seem to run at. Thank you

 

mine is idiling at 70 right now via ntune. didn't check it under load, will later today though

 

Hey, chymera - I am assuming you aren't overclocking the GPU, correct?

And I'm also not sure where you live but this season's summer is pretty hot thus far and it was almost 95 degrees in my apartment (no a/c, unfortunately) yesterday. But if you have a/c indoors, that wouldn't be an issue.

I'd check the fans - see/hear if they are working and try to feel a current of air being expelled. Any dust/obstacles blocking the vents? Or close to the vents?

The surface where you put your laptop also matters. For example, if you put your laptop on a styrofoam, cloth, pillow, rubber, (most) wood or plastic surfaces it has a tendency to build up more heat within due to loss of heat dissipation and conductivity. Glass, metal, and ceramic surfaces work the best for laptops although they may be cold to the touch of your arms.

If all else fails then maybe it is indeed a fluke but you received a 2nd, defective GPU (maybe your 2nd GPU is even refurbished to begin with). Take it back.

 

Can I ask which GPU you have? Theres been a huge cryfest on the dell forums about the Nvidia Geforce 8600m GT being less powerful than the desktop version, but the G1s and C90 seem to be pushing theirs either alot like the desktop or it is the desktop so, that is most likely what your massive heat producing lappy destroying monster is

 

I get an idle temp of about 70-75 too on the GPU which goes to around 101-103 on load.. Since i wasnt experiencing a slowdown i suppose this seems to the norm operating temp of the GPU.

Cant blame it on dust or clogged fans as its a brand new unit!

 

wow thats hot!, doesn't the fan run all the time then?

 

When ever the gpu goes above 80c, the fan goes into maximum speed.

 

New GPUs are made to run at far hotter temperatures than the previous generation. I remember when people first got their 8800’s and were concerned over it peaking in the low 100’s and idling in the 70’s. It shouldn’t present you with any problems in regard to longevity.

 

yeah, but it also brings um the question: "how much can i overclock it?"

But i guess it's just to early to ask that question, right now the G1S should serve everybodies needs regardings performance

 

Just did a 3dmark 2006 test with oc 560/765

The maximum gpu temp was 98º and cpu was 86º

Ambient temp is about 28º. For me normal temp on load for this type of gpu/cpu

 

how are you using your notebook?
Is there plenty of space for air flow from the bottom of the notebook? Like nothing blocking such as a cloth counter top or anything like that?

I have mine sitting ontop of a notebook cooler, and my machine is always cool and it's only warm near the exhaust. Even having it on a solid flat countertop the machine is just slightly warm, but not hot.