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    N61JQ temp

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by michaelsmith123, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. michaelsmith123

    michaelsmith123 Newbie

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    Hi

    My laptop currently idles at 70 degrees. The only application I am running is outlook. I do not do any gaming on this laptop.

    Is the temp ok or is it too hot for a laptop doing very little?

    Thanks in advance.

    Mike
     
    michaelsmith123, Jan 30, 2011
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  2. hatcher

    hatcher Notebook Consultant

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    That's pretty hot @idle for not running any apps, my N73JQ idles @37-39c, is the fan running? have you updated to the latest BIOS? check for any services running in the background you're not aware of?
     
    hatcher, Jan 30, 2011
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    boogieman99 Notebook Consultant

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    If that is 70 degrees Celsius, that seems pretty hot for idle

    My N61 idles at 50-55 degrees Celsius. Usually I see 70 degree temps when playing lower end games like CSS
     
    boogieman99, Jan 31, 2011
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  4. michaelsmith123

    michaelsmith123 Newbie

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    Yep that is Celsius. I am running Microsoft Security Essentials to see if there is any malware etc causing background issues. Current temp is 90 degree Celsius.
     
    michaelsmith123, Jan 31, 2011
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  5. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I'd check to see what processes are running in your task manager and identify the processes that show abnormally high CPU usage. 70-90C is not the norm for an idling system unless your ambient temps are in the mid to high 30s
     
    David, Jan 31, 2011
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    Have you tried to cleanout your fans?
     
    tuηay, Jan 31, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Also : if you get to open your lappy ( same as mine ), make sure to re apply the thermal paste :)
     
    Phistachio, Jan 31, 2011
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    michaelsmith123 Newbie

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    Thanks. I'll open it up today to check fans and apply paste
     
    michaelsmith123, Jan 31, 2011
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