dell m6600+intel 2960xm temperatures=/

just bought 2960xm for my book=)

what is good temperatures for this cpu? (i am with 2 pipes heatsink)

now i have 65-67 C temperature (open browser and some other light programs) with balanced power plan

with max cool power plan i have 50-55 C but i can hear how vents are working=(((

and with prime 95 i have 87C at max

is it ok?

 

My 2670qm prime 95 is around 80. 20ambient. So yours should be normal.

 

and what is your idle temp?
i am a bit afraid of 65 C at idle-( this night i have 45 C (with max cool power plan))

is it possible to downclock a bit?

 

idle is around 55s with lowest level fan on.

I think if you disable turbo, it cool little bit, but i dont think it is anything to worry about.

 

okey. thanks=)
and what about noise levels? i have some kind of cracking sounds=(

 

These curves can be helpful for understanding.
All tests from different M6600 machines with: 2720QM, 2860QM and 2960XM.

Method of testing was always the same:

As you can see M6600 with 2960XM is much hotter, louder and much more expensive. Benefit is only 200MHz over 2860QM and 350MHz over 2720QM
Turbo Boost for every CPU starts always for first 60 sec.

For your info:
IC Diamond used for 2960XM
Noctua NT H1 used for 2860QM
Arctic MX-2 used for 2720QM



HWinfo *csv log files:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cl3u3ip9ylgemu9/M6600_2960XM.CSV
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tasc5ekrl3fq9mk/M6600_2860QM.CSV
https://www.dropbox.com/s/37aj6p9sglavfi2/M6600_2720QM.CSV

 

Thanks Katmai. Those things are there.

Lnd27, is this the same machine you had fan trouble with the last time? If you didn't get that problem sorted then the increased heat is going to amplify it.

 

to bad. i dont see this charts before buying it=/
it was 30 usd difference=)

@rcb.to.ca i ordered new cpu fan today=)

 

It runs hotter, so just let the cooling system handle it. Not ideal or perfect, but still fast!!!
Just keep it clean and fix that fan; my fans don't bother me.
I posted this in the 6700 thread last week, really made things a lot better by lifting the rear; better airflow and less dust. There is a kitchen cabinet liner underneath that keeps it from slipping.
Hardware store, cheap.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/del...sion-m6700-owners-thread-239.html#post9433918

 

haha. nice idea=))
i am 45 idle now and 60-70 depends on load.. pretty ok for me=)

okey i tested this new #so called# cooling system and its work perfectly=) noise dissapiared