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mufc02

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The laptop gets quite warm when the fans are on defult. The CPU gets to 60 and the GPU gets to 70 just when browsing the internet.

When I use FN + 1, the fans kick in and the temps are excellent, CPU is 30 and GPU is 40-50. The issue is the fans are now too loud. Is there a way of setting the fans manually to get a better balance of temps and heat.
 
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ahmsub

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Your temps seem too high, call PCS may need repasting. Mine were high, I got both GPU and cup repasted, now my temps are much better. But cpu is ok at 60c but your Gpu defo needs looking at.

Idle temps- cpu- 40c gpu-35.
 
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mufc02

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Interesting, I did notice when I opened the back of the laptop, one of the heat sinks did seem loose, even though it appeared all the screws were installed. The bit where it goes out to the back vent seemed to be out of place, unlike the other side.

I will also try re-applying thermal paste myself since I have some spare.

Edit: I have re-applied the paste for both, and getting CPU 50-55,and GPU 60-65. Its slightly better but I don't understand how you get such low temperatures.

I am using Periform Speccy for the temperatures.

Edit2: Okay it looks like the fans don't even spin when at idle, I have switched it on with the back off, and the fans aren't spinning at all. Obviously when it heats up over 70, the fans will switch on, and when I do FN+1, the go full pelt and cool it right down. I don't think its acceptable that the fans should completly switch off when the computer is at idle, it gets too hot on my lap and its not even in power saving mode, and is plugged into the mains. Is this a fault with my machine or do they all do this?

Is there a bios update to fix this?
 

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finaldj

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I have a i7 2.5ghz and a gtx 860m.

Speccy reports my cpu on idle anything from 37c-50c and gpu usually sits around 35-40c

When gaming like world of tanks or warships for example it really kicks the fan in I get anywhere from 70c-90c cpu and GPU usually heats upto around 70c

Maybe for your setup it is ok but would get pcs advice on it really. I had to apply my own paste after a year and it took a couple of weeks for the temps to settle down to what they are now


Thought I might mention that my fans don't always spin but not sure what temp they kick in at might be about 50c.

I have the same thing with my desktop GPU fans don't come on till the card hits 60c
 
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finaldj said:
I have a i7 2.5ghz and a gtx 860m.

Speccy reports my cpu on idle anything from 37c-50c and gpu usually sits around 35-40c

When gaming like world of tanks or warships for example it really kicks the fan in I get anywhere from 70c-90c cpu and GPU usually heats upto around 70c

Maybe for your setup it is ok but would get pcs advice on it really. I had to apply my own paste after a year and it took a couple of weeks for the temps to settle down to what they are now


Thought I might mention that my fans don't always spin but not sure what temp they kick in at might be about 50c.

I have the same thing with my desktop GPU fans don't come on till the card hits 60c
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I hope that Clevo release some kind of Bios update since it does get quite hot and the fans don't really do much. Its so frustrating that I cannot just set them to 50% so it keeps cool and doesn't burn my lap.

With a desktop GPU you have full control of a fan curve, its a shame these laptops don't allow the for the same.
 
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ahmsub

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dunno which laptop model u have ??

if u have optimus vii 17" ... u can use control centre to regulate fanspeed. you can select custom and use slider to set fanspeed. or u can set various temps for when to start the fans?

mufc .. does that afterburner software work?
 
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ahmsub

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Actually....

On closer inspection, PCS control centre only works for system/cup fan. There is no way of controlling GPU fan.

Does anyone know if we can control Gpu fan manually???
 
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ahmsub said:
Actually....

On closer inspection, PCS control centre only works for system/cup fan. There is no way of controlling GPU fan.

Does anyone know if we can control Gpu fan manually???
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Link to Prema modded bios

If anything can help, a modded bios/vbios is probably the only way you are going to be able to manually adjust the fan curves. Installing these is not recommended unless you know what you are doing and read instructions carefully. That said, the fan curves on some laptops are poor and setting it manually may be better for you. Im not sure how these work in terms of altering the fans but Im sure they are adjustable. To the op; the temps are too high that you are posting. Either the pasting has not been done right or the fans are not kicking in properly. The laptop should run cooler than that at idle in my opinion. Maybe you do need a later bios; or one of the modded ones above. You can also always ask Prema a question (from the above link). They are very helpful and a guru of knowledge for Clevos :)
 
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Mff

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It could be me, but I cannot find the "N150RD" model at that forum. Do they use a different naming scheme?
 
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NilSatis

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Hmm Yes, it looks like that particular model (The Optimus) is not based on a Clevo chassis at all. If not, then Im not sure whether anyone has experimented with creating/altering bios on it. Pc Specialist has always used Clevos for its gaming laptops, but these must be something else. In that case; maybe pop the question to Prema and link the chassis information and see what they suggest.
 
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Mff

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Well, I'm certain it's a clevo, even says so on the bottom of the laptop itself.
I'll try shooting him/her a message when i've had the time to dig around at that forum some more.
Also something i couldn't get a complete answer to, which you might be able to help me with;
What exactly changes with one of these bioses apart from fan profiles?

Thanks in advance:)
 
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NilSatis

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Mff said:
Well, I'm certain it's a clevo, even says so on the bottom of the laptop itself.
I'll try shooting him/her a message when i've had the time to dig around at that forum some more.
Also something i couldn't get a complete answer to, which you might be able to help me with;
What exactly changes with one of these bioses apart from fan profiles?

Thanks in advance:)
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There can be lots of different things changed; voltage and gpu core unlocking for overclocking the gpu, power management changes to avoid throttling issues, bug remedies. They are most certainly aimed at advanced users but when things such as fan tables are changed can be useful to the normal end user too. Im sure as soon as they get their hands on the new models to test them; they will think of some ways to mod them :D

Also being that they are so new, there may be bios updates from Clevo that make the fans work a bit better if this is the area of concern. It always annoyed me with Clevos; that even with the very high end models they lock out all manual fan curve settings. This is of course to avoid mistakes being made but annoying anyway.
 
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Mff

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Hmm I don't see any previous optimus models represented there either(or i'm overlooking it), wonder if they'll make one for this optimus.

Still, sounds like something i'd potentially want! might also solve the CPU throttling issues i've observed when the gpu is under load.
The cooling of this laptop seems capable of handling way more than the current settings allow for, and the cpu and gpu cooling is totally seperate anyway, so i doubt it would be a problem if the cpu wouldn't throttle as much, if at all. The PSU also seems able enough, never went over 105Watts at the wall yet.
 
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mufc02

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Mff said:
Well, I'm certain it's a clevo, even says so on the bottom of the laptop itself.
I'll try shooting him/her a message when i've had the time to dig around at that forum some more.
Also something i couldn't get a complete answer to, which you might be able to help me with;
What exactly changes with one of these bioses apart from fan profiles?

Thanks in advance:)
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Did you hear anything back about the custom bios?

I have tried the Clevo Control Center, but its useless for fan control. The only options are setting a fan start/stop temp, and the full fan speed. You have no control over what speed the fan runs at for a certain temperature.
 
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Mff

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Haven't made a post yet, haven't had the time to imho sufficiently read up on their previous affairs. You're welcome to make a post instead if you'd rather have an answer sooner:)

Edit: Posted in the clevo bios thread asking whether we can expect a bios for this model at some point.
Waiting for a response :)
 
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