GPU Fan controller?

[mrxskinny]

So I have a Nvidia 8600 M for my new laptop. It runs great and all but i'm a little concerned how it idles at 74 degrees Celsius and when i'm playing a game, it will peak at around 94 degrees Celsius.

The fan doesn't kick in until about 96 degrees Celsius at which point it will try and cool the GPU to about 91. I heard that there was a way to get the fan to start up a lot earlier, but I can't figure out how to do it through the Nvidia control panel for the life of me.

I have also heard that you can download programs to make the fan start whenever you wish. I am using Vista and I tried using Rivatuner, but that program uses the registry to change the fan settings, and Vista doesn't allow any of that kinda stuff. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Asus]

I'm not sure of any program. sorry

If the mobile version is like the desktop part then 94C shouldn't damage the GPU. Although it's up there. hehe
I think they can go up close to 115C depending on the model. Of course if you see artifacts then it's too high as well.

 

[mrxskinny]

Okay, thank you for the reassurance :thumbs: