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    Is my CPU overheating or not?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gamer00, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. Gamer00

    Gamer00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    I have an MSI Notebook GX610 with AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 processor. During power saver mode, both cores are 50C degrees. When I switch to high performance mode, they both jump to as high as 80C degrees. Now I have checked inside, there were barely any dust but I still cleaned the fan up a bit with a can of compressed air. I've also checked to see if the thermal paste on my CPU has dried up but it has not, it is still soft, but I still reapplied new thermal paste on it. My fan is working perfectly and I always use a notebook cooler. I can not think of any other way why my CPU is overheating. I monitor my temperatures with HW Monitor -- Everest also gives me the same readings. Also, I've searched for my CPU's maximum temperature and on this website it says its maximum temperature is 95C degrees.

    http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Turion 64 X2 Mobile technology TL-60 - TMDTL60HAX5DM.html

    Does that mean it's not overheating after all? Please help. :confused:

    Thank you. :eek:
     
    Gamer00, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. metril

    metril Notebook Deity

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    Not overheating. It's just hot. Don't worry. Laptops nowadays are portable ovens. Just get the cookie dough and enjoy some chocolate chip cookies. :)
     
    metril, Jul 17, 2010
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  3. wishmaster.dj

    wishmaster.dj Notebook Evangelist

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    most components inside the laptop are designed to be quite resistant to temps as high as 80 degrees.

    you are doing fine. Just make sure, nothing else (dust/ blocked vents) adds to it.
     
    wishmaster.dj, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. 1shado1

    1shado1 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the same exact processor in my Tosh. Under 100% load in performance mode mine ran between 75-80C degrees also. Undervolted the processor, and now it never gets above 63C degrees. You should give it a try. Here's the guide, right from this very same forum:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...arket-upgrades/235824-undervolting-guide.html

    Even though you aren't running at dangerous temps, every degree cooler that you can run will help extend the life of all the electronic components in your laptop.
     
    1shado1, Jul 17, 2010
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  5. Gamer00

    Gamer00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reassurance guys. :)
     
    Gamer00, Jul 17, 2010
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  6. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    According to Apple, it's normal for computer to run up to more than 100*C
     
    jackluo923, Jul 17, 2010
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  7. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    i'm not suprised considering how hot the aluminium macbooks run but seriously 85-90C is allright.. just get a notebook cooling pad if ur so worried.
     
    sean473, Jul 18, 2010
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