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    Overheating Macbook?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by trueintentions, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

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    I know macbooks are prone to overheat, but to me, mine is feels over the norm.

    Whenever I run Photoshop even for about 20 minutes, my macbook is up to 65 degrees celcius.

    My macbook is on my desk, with two large books underneath on the left and right to provide more airflow.

    I run smcFanControl at the highest (6212rpm) whenever I open up photoshop.

    Am I doing something wrong? Is 65 degrees normal? or should I just get a cooling pad?
     
    trueintentions, Dec 1, 2007
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    65 degrees is normal. Keep in mind these CPUs are built to run at high temperatures.. (up to 100+ degrees)
    I wouldn't be worried if I were you... perhaps invest in a notebook cooling pad if you're really worried about it.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 1, 2007
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  3. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yeah, those temps are around what I am getting with my new MacBook. Doesn't get uncomfortable on my lap, though.
     
    Lysander, Dec 1, 2007
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    That is fine. 65 C while working the processor such as doing Photoshop work is fine. Unless you go over 100 C, the internal components won't get damaged.
     
    Sam, Dec 1, 2007
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  5. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    yea thats good. if you have the money u can think about getting a cooler. i've actually been thinking about making my own and if i ever get around to it ill post some pics and what-not
     
    stealthsniper96, Dec 1, 2007
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  6. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

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    x) Thanks everyone.

    Usually I try to keep my macbook at about 50-55degrees. So it's probably just me.
     
    trueintentions, Dec 1, 2007
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  7. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I leave my MacBook around that temperature too. Using SMCFanControl to set fans at 3600 RPM, my MacBook usually stays around 45-55 C.
     
    Sam, Dec 1, 2007
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