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    Skype on MBP Heat!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by v0va, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. v0va

    v0va Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone use it? My computer runs anywhere from 68 C - 78 C. This includes running Fire Fox. Is this normal?
     
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    Right now I'm running Webkit, iTunes, Skype and Adium and I'm right around 60 degrees celsius with the fans at 2000 rpm.
     
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  4. v0va

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    Are you doing a video chat on skype or just letting it run?
     
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    I have been using the iAntivirus and a couple of times over the last few days it has had my cpu to 95% for no reason, I did a search and it is a know issue without a fix, most people say an anti-virus on a mac is not needed but after 25 years of pc`s it`s a hard habit to break.
     
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  6. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I've been running various Macs since May of last year when I switched, none of which have ever run Anti-virus software. You just don't need it.

    I've got a Skype video chat open, aMSN Mennenger, Transmission and Firefox running. My temperature is at 66 but it sometimes does go up to mid 70s. Sounds normal to me.
     
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    deleted, wrong forum
     
    gazzacbr, Aug 16, 2009
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    oh, if only there were grills at the bottom and steve jobs wasn't obssessed with 1inch thickness (SIGH)
     
    Luke1708, Aug 16, 2009
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    Is your MBP on a hard flat surface?

    cheers ...
     
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  10. v0va

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    yep i was using it on my desk. I just bought a cooler pad so when it arrives ill test out how well it works
     
    v0va, Aug 16, 2009
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    sorry if im bringing back a old thread, but i was on skype last night, and my mac was burning hot. i couldn't stand the heat.

    I had to overirde the fans to 90% to cool it down. + the aluminium spreads the heat.
     
    freaksavior, Aug 18, 2009
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    Heat is one of many problems when I use Skype on my new Macbook Pro. It gets quite hot especially when using a video conference call. On regular pc's t doesn't get nearly as hot. The other problem when using SKYPE with a macbook is that it always cuts off when making international calls or video calls. :mad:
     
    stylinexpat, Aug 18, 2009
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    I could have mine hanging in the air and it would still get hot if I open Skype and I'm using a SSD as well. Generally it runs warm but turn on SKYPE and start a video call or voice call and the headaches begin from running hot to constantly cutting off.
     
    stylinexpat, Aug 18, 2009
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  14. v0va

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    I just picked up a notebook cooler with 3 60mm fans, the thing is that i have a speck cover on it, so i wonder how well the fans will cool it.
     
    v0va, Aug 19, 2009
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