Re: Configuring for less cpu usage?
- From: "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:20:39 -0500
132-F isn't a danger level temp especially if your notebook has a
traditional NetBurst/Non-Centrino CPU.
All CPUs have a "Critical" temp. At this point the CPU will start to
automatically throttle itself to lower temps. There is a "Cutoff" value
where the CPU will simply Halt to prevent damage. The thresholds
vary depending on which CPU is being used. You can check Intel's
website they usually post the Thermal ratings for each processor.
Notebook manufacturers DO NOT want customers to complain on
the noise that fans make. While it makes no sense they'd rather allow
the notebook temp to get dangerously high than allow the fans to
run longer/faster to keep things cool. SpeedFan has the provision to
let the user raise the speed and select trigger temps when fans engage.
The Antec cooler sits on a slightly raised feet. The notebook just sits
on top and the fans ventilate the hot air away from the notebook. It
(Antec cooler) receives it power from a USB socket and then has an
extension so you plug USB devices into it and not loose the use of a
USB port.
Believe the only difference is style/color, functionality is the same.
Most Office Supply stores ( Staples, Office Depot/Max ) have them on
the shelves.
"brett" <account@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks. I downloaded SpeedFan and the cpu was at 56C. After putting a
book under the back of the laptop and allowing it to take in more air,
it went down to 53C and is now at 50C. I'll keep checking it to see if
it goes lower. Think I like this too (feels more comfortable).
However, I have a little flame next to the temperature read out.
Guessing this is way to hot. What is the normal range?
The fan is very quiet now but why would it still be so hot?
Do you know how exactly the Antec cooler attaches (bottom, outside of
lid, etc)?
I couldn't find how to order it on their site but there are a few other
places:
http://www.google.com/search?q=antec+notebook+cooler&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
Do you know what the difference is with the Perl version?
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=75005. I couldn't
find anyone selling it.
Thanks,
Brett
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