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    External Monitor + 7811fx = Higher gpu temps but no fan throttle

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by vegasvegas, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. vegasvegas

    vegasvegas Newbie

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    I just hooked up my Dell 2407 monitor to the laptop via the vga port and noticed that gpu temps were averaging 49c. Without the 2407, the temps are 39-40ish. Also, the annoying fan throttle is non-existent when connected to the monitor! Does connecting an external monitor usually increase gpu temps?
     
    vegasvegas, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. Fraktul

    Fraktul Notebook Enthusiast

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    One would assume an increase since the GPU now has to do additional rendering work yes. I have not used more than one monitor on a box which I monitor GPU temps on (I don't game on my work laptop) so I couldn't comment on how much of an increase you would typically see sorry.
     
    Fraktul, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    idle with the gpu displaying the laptop screen - 41C

    idle with the gpu displaying laptop screen and 1920x1080 resolution on 32" TV - 52C.

    so i would say yes connecting an external monitor usually increases gpu temps.
     
    Diablo, Sep 22, 2008
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    Juliox Notebook Geek

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    ha funny i was about to start a post asking the same thing i just notice it today :) well i guess its normal then.
     
    Juliox, Sep 22, 2008
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