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    GPU and CPU idling at 70c

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MrButterBiscuits, May 10, 2009.

  1. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Even though the highest I've seen them is at 80c why are they Idling at 70c and is this a problem?.... I just upgraded to Vista 64 ultimate then windows 7 ultimate...
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 10, 2009
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    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    Have checked to make sure their is no dust? That could be a big issue. Or maybe your fan could be broken. :eek: Maybe this has happened.
     
    i.like.pie, May 10, 2009
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  3. MrButterBiscuits

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    Dust off time... I'll bet there is some nasty dust in there I haven't cleaned it out in a while
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 10, 2009
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    this is surely due to dust.
     
    Luke1708, May 11, 2009
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    How old is the computer?

    What model are your CPU and GPU?

    Do you use it on soft surfaces (so fluff is more likely to be sucked into the cooling system)?

    What is the CPU utilisation on idle?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 11, 2009
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  6. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Yea I have it on carpet... I built the computer about 2 years ago... Intel quad 6600 2.4ghz and a Nvidia 8800 GT OC... It runs perfectly no hitches the temps have just gone up recently, about 5-8c after installing windows ultimate then Windows 7
     
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    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    I think that this is down to -

    Quite a few manufacturers try to make there laptops high performance, but then at the same time try to keep them really quietly, so leave the fans to come on at least minute, or at a low RPM

    Many people have overcome this with notebook hardware control though which allows you to (on some models) alter the RPM of the fans manually
     
    mr__bean, May 11, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Use a can of compressed air and clean off ur vents.
     
    spradhan01, May 11, 2009
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    OP, first, at least have the courtesy to specify it's a desktop. 2nd, wrong forums, everyone assumes its a laptop.
     
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    CPU is idling around 50 now, but the GPU is still up in the high 60's low 70's...
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 11, 2009
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