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Illegear Raven SE: follow up on thermals

These are the thermal results obtained from users themselves. Some are tested with stock power limits (no more power limit issue) while some are tested with manual power limits (override). Thanks for all users who contributed to this small survey!

(sorted from worst to best)


1. i5+1650 - ambient ~32C, CPU undervolted -100mv, max fans
Aida64 FPU+Unigine Heaven (extreme)
CPU: ~95C, <43W
GPU: ~75C, 50W
(lifted bottom - same result)

2. i5+1650 - ambient <20C, CPU undervolted -100mv
CPU: Cinebench R15
Max 85C, ~4GHz, 63-65W (stock undervolt -50mv)
Max 79C, 4GHz, 57-60W

CPU: Aida64 FPU - PL1 50W
Max 79C, 3.30-3.33GHz

GPU: Unigine Heaven (extreme)
Max 65C, 1635-1770MHz, 50W

FPU+Heaven: PL1 50W, max fans
CPU: Max 95C, ~3.3GHz, 50W
GPU: 72-74C, 1590+MHz, 50W

PL1 45W:
CPU: Max 92C, 3.33-3.36GHz, 45W
GPU: 72-73C, 1605+MHz, 50W

3. i7+1650 - night ambient temp, CPU undervolted -125mv, uneven core temp max 10C
CPU: Cinebench R15
Max 87C, 4GHz, ~70W

CPU: Aida64 FPU - PL1 45W
Max 76C, 2.9+GHz

GPU: Unigine Heaven (extreme)
64-65C, 1605-1695MHz, 50W

FPU+Heaven: PL1 45W, max fans
CPU: 94-96C, 3+GHz, ~45W
GPU: Max 74C, 1590-1680MHz, 50W

4. i7+1650 - ambient ~30C, CPU undervolted -135mv, uneven core temp 10-15C
CPU: Cinebench R15
Max 90C, ~4GHz, 73-75W

CPU: Aida64 FPU - PL1 50W
Max 80C, 2.9-3GHz

GPU: Unigine Heaven (extreme)
64C, 1650-1755MHz, 50W

FPU+Heaven: PL1 50W, max fans
CPU: 94-96C, 3.0-3.1GHz, 48-50W
GPU: 74-75C, 1605-1680MHz, 50W

5. i7+1650 - ambient ~28C, CPU undervolted -125mv
CPU: Aida64 FPU - PL1 75W
Max 87C, 3.9-4GHz

GPU: Unigine Heaven (extreme)
~63C, mostly 1650-1700MHz (sometimes 1700+), 50W

FPU+Heaven: PL1 45W, max fans
CPU: Max 87C, ~3.00-3.05GHz, 45W
GPU: Max 72C, mostly 1600-1700MHz, 50W

Raised:
CPU: Max 82C, ~3.05-3.07GHz, 45W
GPU: ~66C, mostly 1600-1650MHz (sometimes 1650+), 50W

6. i7+1650 - night ambient temp, CPU undervolted -100mv, bottom lifted, max fans
FPU+Heaven: PL1 60W
CPU: 90-93C, 3.05-3.07GHz, 60W
GPU: 72-73C, 1620-1770MHz (spike 1875MHz), 50W

Comments

  1. Am7syafiqOctober 28, 2019 at 1:18 AM

    Hi, i just found your blogspot and it's good to read reviews regarding local product which helps me in choosing my laptop. But somehow, I've been all over the Internet in search of review for MSI GF65 9SD, a MSI laptop that just got out recently, up until now there's only 1 review which us from notebookcheck(9750h + 1660ti) while the local product is 9300h + 1660ti. Have u any idea on this product?

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  2. genexis_xOctober 28, 2019 at 4:36 AM

    GF65 is mediocre. There are better options at similar price. Not recommended.

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    1. Am7syafiqOctober 29, 2019 at 12:26 AM

      I see.. Is it because of the display, battery life and connectivity which made it mediocre? Because my main target is getting a good thermal for prolonged use and higg power limit so that my system in using a databade n multitasking will not hiccup. I'm into gaming too, and at that price point, I rarely see cpu/gpu with <75 degree C. For me, the i5 and 1660ti would be a better deal for thermal control. What do you think?

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    2. genexis_xOctober 29, 2019 at 3:11 AM

      Build quality and cooling aren't that good

      Thermal performance doesn't depend on temperature only

      If the model has good cooling, you don't need to get i5 just to reduce heat. Just get a model with good cooling will do. no need to worry about powerful components causing overheating.

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    3. Am7syafiqOctober 29, 2019 at 3:15 AM

      Ohhh, thank you for the insight. Then can u suggest me an alternative to the MSI near to that price point?

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    4. genexis_xOctober 29, 2019 at 3:25 AM

      Like I mentioned, MSI models are overpriced. Consider other options. It's just not worth it. Unless you're MSI fan.

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    5. Am7syafiqOctober 29, 2019 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you sir, ill look into another alternative

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    6. genexis_xOctober 29, 2019 at 9:11 PM

      No problem, feel free to contact me if you need recommendations

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  3. UnknownFebruary 15, 2020 at 2:42 AM

    So, based on those reading, is it ok buy RAven SE?

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