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    Terrible FPS, 1530 overheating? Help :)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cspencer, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. cspencer

    cspencer Newbie

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    I've had my laptop for about 2 months now and never really thought twice about it, but now after reading the forums and talking to a few people I'm actually pretty concerned.

    Computer: m1530 3gig ram 320gHD 5400

    Game: WoW
    Avg FPS: 10-20 (in cities 1-15)
    Settings: Maxed

    Temps:
    Core 1: 80
    Core 2: 80
    VideoCard: 90
    Harddrive: 45

    I've got no clue what's going on, I'm not OC'd and never have been, but this is just ridiculous. please help!
     
    cspencer, Oct 13, 2008
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  2. Koer

    Koer Notebook Deity

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    cspencer, im sorry to say but your system has some terrible heat issues, the video card is underclocking to protect itself when it reaches 85-90 C, you might wanna give dell a call about it, they will most likely change your motherboard ( gfx card is soldered to the motherboard).

    looks like you got a deffective Gfx card....

    best of luck man, keep us updated!
     
    Koer, Oct 13, 2008
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  3. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    That is way too high. I agree with Koer, call them and have it RMA'd. GL
     
    gengerald, Oct 13, 2008
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  4. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    For sure, call Dell. Man, that is a horrible problem, both nvidia's and dell's fault.
     
    Bartlett, Oct 13, 2008
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  5. cspencer

    cspencer Newbie

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    Sounds like a solid plan, this won't cost me anything though am i right? Since it's within the first year of purchase?
     
    cspencer, Oct 13, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Make sure your not blocking the intake vents while playing.

    Try raise the back by at least an inch or two.
     
    flipfire, Oct 14, 2008
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  7. cspencer

    cspencer Newbie

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    Always is, i actually found no difference with elevating the back though.
     
    cspencer, Oct 14, 2008
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  8. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Shouldn't cost you anything. You get at least a 1 year warranty, usually, and this is a manufacturing defect that they have already taken ownership for.
     
    gengerald, Oct 14, 2008
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  9. badhairdude

    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey, i also had high temps!!! my idle is like73-78 celsius..

    i made them replace the motherboard, but still its messed up. maybe it needs cooling replacement?
     
    badhairdude, Oct 17, 2008
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  10. Rurouni Kenshin

    Rurouni Kenshin Notebook Enthusiast

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    If its still messed up after they replace it, go ahead and call them again until they can prepare it! It only cost you some time not money anyway. Idle at 73 78 is way too high ... my system idle at 31 -> 40
     
    Rurouni Kenshin, Oct 17, 2008
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  11. seracht

    seracht Notebook Guru

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    Are these temps also similar for a 1330? I was idling at 70-75 and going as high as 100-110. I got my mobo + heatsink replaced and now I am idling 60-65 and going as high as 90-100.... Not sure what else I can do. Called dell again, but we will see what's up. Elevated laptop as well.
     
    seracht, Oct 17, 2008
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  12. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    ppl im scared now!!! my idle is around 55-60 gpu and while gaming it gets up to 105 of the most demanding of games! still the gpu doesnt downclock.
     
    sly, Oct 18, 2008
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