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I just got this laptop the other day:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115763
Let me first say that is is a sweet upgrade to the old Core Duo 1.8Ghz and mobile 7600GT laptop I have had for almost 4 years. This thing can handle DiRT 2 @ 30FPS on Ultra, and GTA IV @ 20-30FPS on High. I love it. I don't think I will be bored for some time at work from now on.
The only thing is that it gets pretty hot. I have seen it hit 70c in GTA IV, and close to that in DiRT 2. Now I know that GPU's are designed to withstand more heat than a CPU, so as far as I know this is well within spec. What I am worried about is shortening the lifespan of the GPU with it reaching these temps on a normal basis. I don't want to spend too much, so I have looked on the egg and found these two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-005-_-Product - I have never heard of this brand, but the fact that it is aluminum, and wide enough for my laptop is a good thing. Plus with shipping, it only comes out to about $30.00.
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-042-_-Product - This name I have heard of, and it has similar size, but it will wind up being an extra $10. The Thermaltake one also has more 5 egg reviews.
So, am I worrying too much about temps? Should I shell out the $30-40 to get a nice new cooler? Opinions?
Thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115763
Let me first say that is is a sweet upgrade to the old Core Duo 1.8Ghz and mobile 7600GT laptop I have had for almost 4 years. This thing can handle DiRT 2 @ 30FPS on Ultra, and GTA IV @ 20-30FPS on High. I love it. I don't think I will be bored for some time at work from now on.
The only thing is that it gets pretty hot. I have seen it hit 70c in GTA IV, and close to that in DiRT 2. Now I know that GPU's are designed to withstand more heat than a CPU, so as far as I know this is well within spec. What I am worried about is shortening the lifespan of the GPU with it reaching these temps on a normal basis. I don't want to spend too much, so I have looked on the egg and found these two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-005-_-Product - I have never heard of this brand, but the fact that it is aluminum, and wide enough for my laptop is a good thing. Plus with shipping, it only comes out to about $30.00.
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-042-_-Product - This name I have heard of, and it has similar size, but it will wind up being an extra $10. The Thermaltake one also has more 5 egg reviews.
So, am I worrying too much about temps? Should I shell out the $30-40 to get a nice new cooler? Opinions?
Thanks.
