I was curious about mine as well, I have a 1530 with a Nvidia 8600 GPU. I did an internet search on temps and the results said that at a room temperature of 67F (19C) it should idle at 53C and peak temp was 67C. But it also said that most GPU's these days can handle up to 85-90C safely. I am not sure about the certification of this data, but I would like someone to verify it.
Mine is currently idling at 53C and the most I've seen it go up to is about 94C I believe. I'll have a look around to see if I can find any specs. (As a side note I can play FIFA at about 70C or so, but COD runs at 85-90C)
Pretty much done that, thanks. My cooler's gone not working any more though (bad connection wire or something). I do have it raised. I played COD again and it was maxing out at about 75C or so, so I guess that's not bad.
... how can I reduce gpu temperatures (apart from the occasional cleaning/dusting)?
There's not much else you can do - other than making sure the laptop is raised off whatever surface you use it on (especially at the back), to allow cooler air under it... or buying a laptop cooler?
Most lap top parts are best kept at 60 degc or below
THIS WILL MAINTAIN A LONG LIFE OF THE PARTS.
harddrives should be max 50 degc and mini of 23deg c
When you get to 70 deg c parts will work but the real killer is heat up and cool down ie 2 hrs gaming then computer off and then back on this thermal expansion damages connections.
A car will rev to 7000 rpm but its better to change up at 4 or 5000 rpm.
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July 22nd, 2008 20:00
I was curious about mine as well, I have a 1530 with a Nvidia 8600 GPU. I did an internet search on temps and the results said that at a room temperature of 67F (19C) it should idle at 53C and peak temp was 67C. But it also said that most GPU's these days can handle up to 85-90C safely. I am not sure about the certification of this data, but I would like someone to verify it.
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There's not much else you can do - other than making sure the laptop is raised off whatever surface you use it on (especially at the back), to allow cooler air under it... or buying a laptop cooler?
cool jay it rep
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July 23rd, 2008 22:00
Most lap top parts are best kept at 60 degc or below
THIS WILL MAINTAIN A LONG LIFE OF THE PARTS.
harddrives should be max 50 degc and mini of 23deg c
When you get to 70 deg c parts will work but the real killer is heat up and cool down ie 2 hrs gaming then computer off and then back on this thermal expansion damages connections.
A car will rev to 7000 rpm but its better to change up at 4 or 5000 rpm.
Better for the economy and the wear and tear.
All parts when pushed will wear out faster.
Jay IT repairs