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    MSI GT70 2pc high temps

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by deedeeman, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    hi,
    i am getting really high temperatures on my GT70 2pc during normal web browsing with a few tabs open and some light photo editing...my temperatures are upwards of 97C on the CPU.
     
    deedeeman, Jun 18, 2015
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    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    That's the level capped by BIOS to prevent system from further overheating.
    Did you work on your NB's internal before?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jun 19, 2015
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Have you cleaned your vents and/or laptop lately?
     
    ryzeki, Jun 19, 2015
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    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    i repasted it with antec 7 thermal paste last year.
     
    deedeeman, Jun 22, 2015
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    What is the load on the CPU? Maybe something is taxing your CPU to 100%. Also, remember to clean the vents and the notebook with at least compressed aire to avoid dust buildup. Do this while the machine is powered down.
     
    ryzeki, Jun 23, 2015
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    adriano_banano Notebook Consultant

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    I had a very similar issue with my GT60 2OD. When playing intensive CPU games (like GTA V) the temps got very high, about 100°.In fact, my lappy shut down when CPU temps raised even more (with turbo fan on).

    Then I opened it up to clean it and discovered that one of the spacer/standoffs to screw CPU heatsink was loose.
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    Now my temps never get even close to 85-90°s. What did I do?

    I undervolted a little the CPU (-80mV), used super glue to stick the spacer to the MoBo, replaced that 1mm thermal pads that I had with some 0.5mm (both 6 W/mk) and finally repasted with gelid extreme. Some of those things I did definitely helped, it's just I'm not sure which of them was the most important (I suppose it is the spacer to attach the heatsink to MoBo) xD
     
    adriano_banano, Jun 25, 2015
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    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I didn't experience the overheating issues but I had the exact same thing, actually the same spacer/mount separate from the motherboard on my GT60 2OD. I fixed it with an electrically pcb safe silicone adhesive. It did the job and allowed me to still use the mount.

    I know I never over torqued the screw. And since you also had the issue my guess is a defect from MSI at the plant. Who knows many the same person built our boards.
     
    Talon, Jun 25, 2015
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