Very often, users of computer equipment forget that, unlike acoustic devices, televisions, and other household appliances, it tends to overheat and as a result give malfunctions and may even fail. Usually this happens due to household dust, which clogs the cooling radiators, thereby
thereby minimizing heat sink from electronic components; due to damaged fans, weak cooling systems, as well as if the computer is located near heating appliances. In summer, the risk of overheating office equipment increases several times.
What is a Memio GP diode?
First of all, the central and graphic processors (GPUs) of a video card suffer from overheating in a personal computer. What is a central processor, people are even very far from technology, but far from everyone knows about what a GP is, and why it is so hot, Therefore, on the Internet you can so often find the question: "What is a GP diode and what should it have temperature?" Let's figure it out.
A graphics processor is a chip on a computer’s graphics card that is responsible for the graphics, that is, the image displayed on the monitor. The load on this element is simply huge, especially if a quick change of image occurs on the screen, for example, a movie is being watched.
The greatest load on GPs is provided by powerful computer games. So, if your computer is used as a typewriter, then regular cooling is enough for a video card, and if you are a game lover, you should take care of additional heat dissipation (install powerful radiators, fans, or even a water cooling system).
"And how can I find out the temperature of the processor?" - the reader has the right to ask. For this, there are special programs that determine the temperature of computer components, for example, you can install AIDA64 (or any other). Such utilities take readings from temperature sensors and display the results on the monitor. So we come close to such a concept as a GP diode.
Let's take a closer look at this element.
GP diode is a temperature sensor (thermal diode) of the GPU, integrated directly into the microcircuit structure. The reverse current of this diode is temperature dependent. Also, instead of the mentioned elements, thermistors can also be used. They have a temperature effect on the value of resistance. GP diode, in fact, is a protective element of the video card from overheating. When the critical temperature is reached (approximately 120 0 C), the power will turn off and the computer will turn off. The operating mode of the GPU is 70-80 0 C.
Conclusion
If your computer freezes often or periodically begins to respond very slowly to commands, it may be suffering from overheating. Check the temperature that the GP diode shows. Your computer may need additional cooling or cleaning. Timely assistance will help to avoid serious damage and, accordingly, will save your money.