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    Are my Temps okay?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by johnnyftw, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. johnnyftw

    johnnyftw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering what you guys think of my Temps? Using Hardware Monitor Pro..My model is a Lenovo 3000 Series G530-444623U. Also I've tried encoding on this laptop and it seems to hold a steady 59/60c at full load.

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    johnnyftw, Jul 26, 2009
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    What is your ambient temperature (temperature of the room you're using the laptop in)?

    That temperature looks okay, and your load temperature is good. Don't worry about it.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 26, 2009
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    Um i think my room is like 65/70 degrees
     
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    Then I would say your idle temperature may be a bit on the warm side, but still nothing to worry about at all. Your load temperature is fine.
     
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    johnnyftw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well my idle temps usually idle around 39-48. I have never seen it go over 50 while browsing and such. I dont have a notebook cooler pad or anything it just lays flat on my desk.
     
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    That is fine. Nothing to worry about with your temps.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 26, 2009
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    yeah, if it idled 55-60c then i'd be alittle concerned.. but it never even gets past 60c when encoding at full load.
     
    johnnyftw, Jul 26, 2009
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    My T61 gets 63C at full load with CPU undervolted with a new coating of MX-2. The fact that ambient temp is maybe 26C or more, is hot in here.
     
    t30power, Jul 27, 2009
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    Those temps are fine, but you can always get TPFan Control if you like to keep them a bit lower. It should still work okay on a 3000 series.

    Also, if you have power manager options to lower your CPU throttle, then you might as well pick a lower speed when all you're doing is browsing or other similar light activities. Even on AC power I still keep my processor underclocked almost 30% of the time just to keep its temp lower.

    I forget the exact thermal specifications but I think it was something like 70C as the recommended max temp for most core 2 duos. (Someone help me out here if I'm wrong.)
     
    MastahRiz, Jul 27, 2009
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    johnnyftw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, thanks for you input.. I actually am running in Power Saver mode on Windows 7
     
    johnnyftw, Jul 27, 2009
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    I was thinking close to the same. The temperatures are close to warm but within tolerance.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Jul 27, 2009
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    johnnyftw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yah, my laptop doesnt feel hot, its just warm over the touchpad thats all.. Pretty much all i do is browse, chat, listen to music, and the temps are usually when doing so is 40-45c most of the time.
     
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  13. Thaenatos

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    They may be a bit warm, but nothing to get to worried about. Have you dusted lately? What surface do you use the PC on?


    Im just quoting you for your awesome avatar. :D
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 27, 2009
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    i havent dusted lately, I use it on my flat wood desk. very open and non cluttered desk.
     
    johnnyftw, Jul 27, 2009
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    and my laptop is only 1 month 10 days old.
     
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    Oh then I wouldn't worry too much.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 27, 2009
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