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    What CPU temp are normal for the i7 2720?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by UnshavenBag, Nov 14, 2011.

  1. UnshavenBag

    UnshavenBag Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone. I'm not only new to the Intel crowd, but the i7 as well. While running Photoshop and Chrome with multiple tabs open my CPU runs at about 60 degrees. Is this normal? My AMD 955 used to run at about 40-45.
     
    UnshavenBag, Nov 14, 2011
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, for a notebook thats normal. Desktops normally run cooler.
     
    DR650SE, Nov 14, 2011
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    60c isn't bad...that's actually good
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 14, 2011
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    Ah ok good, just making sure.
     
    UnshavenBag, Nov 14, 2011
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