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    IdeaPad Y570 owner with some temperature concerns

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by the_randomizer, Dec 10, 2012.

  1. the_randomizer

    the_randomizer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now, I'm really scared about Celsius. So, I've had this machine since March of this year and it's been great seeing as I've been able to run everything I throw at it, but there is something of concern when I run programs on it. Is the CPU really supposed to reach upwards of 85 Celsius under heavy load (while running a CPU intensive program) like 3DS Studio Max or The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim? I know one's a game, but really? 85 Celsius sounds awfully detrimental to the components in the machine, but I could be wrong.

    I use a laptop cooler made out of aluminum, so that alone should help dissipate some of the heat that radiates from the machine. I know mobile CPUs will always be hotter than their desktop components, but this is starting to scare the crap outta me.

    Current profile: Efficient thermal dissipation (allowing Intel Turbo Boost to kick in when needed)
    Power Profile: Maximum performance
    Power Source: AC power (only use battery when going to parents' house on weekend).
    GPU Used: nVidia GT555M (tried setting Intel HD3000 as the global GPU, but no temp difference was noticed)

    I had the chance to inspect the exhaust vents for any accumulated dust, but didn't find a large amount much to me relief, but sprayed compressed air as a precaution regardless. The program I use is Core Temp, which is free and easy to use, but are these grievous temperatures that would require thermal paste to be applied to the CPU thermal pad or what? I can't exactly afford to get a new machine, and won't be able to for quite some time to come, if it is necessary to do so.

    Just to set the record straight, I knew it wasn't going to be a super high-end gaming machine, but for one with a college budget, it was a real steal when I got it, and given the hardware, it's a nice mid-range laptop and gets the job done, but with these temperatures, I don't want the machine to have a premature (and ignominious) death. Any suggestions/feedback?
     
    the_randomizer, Dec 10, 2012
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  2. Fletchman1313

    Fletchman1313 Notebook Consultant

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    I used to peak at around 90 celsius while playing Skyrim. A cooling pad drops the peaks to around 75 celsius.
     
    Fletchman1313, Dec 14, 2012
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