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    Need help with GPU problems in np8150!!!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pixels123, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. pixels123

    pixels123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry i think this goes in the sager forums instead.
     
    pixels123, Feb 29, 2012
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    s2odin Merrica!

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    Well is the fan actually spinning, or is it stopped. My HWMonitor sometimes will tell me my mobo is running at 500C which would obviously melt it. You said it stopped working and software says its stopped but I would physically check it.

    And are they beta drivers or official drivers? If I were you I would just go back to the old drivers if they decrease your performance.
     
    s2odin, Feb 29, 2012
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    pixels123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for bumping this thread, but I don't know how to message privately so need to post here.

    Well all of the monitoring software that i've used says the fan's not running at all. And I don't think i can physically check it without voiding my warranty, can i? And either way, I wouldn't know how to open it so i don't think i should.

    The drivers are the official ones downloaded from AMD's website. I don't know what version my previous drivers were either. :[
     
    pixels123, Mar 1, 2012
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    You will feel the airflow from the fan if you put your hand near the exhaust.
     
    tijo, Mar 1, 2012
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  5. Geekz

    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    and opening the back just to check if your fans are turning properly will not void your warranty
     
    Geekz, Mar 1, 2012
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