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    a6jc heat

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ericlala, May 19, 2006.

  1. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    anyone getting heat problems with a6jc?
    it isn't at crashing temperatures but the cpu idles at around 53C and hd at about 60
    when i touch the bottom, it is hot to the touch and actually hurts. it also seems like the fan doesn't seem to be working or it is just so quiet that i can't hear it...

    what should i do? leave it as is?
     
    ericlala, May 19, 2006
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  2. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    I think that is a relatively normal temperature. If your worried about heat I would suggest getting a cooling pad and using that when at home. You could also try slightly undervolting the CPU. This should drop the temp a few degrees C. You could also underclocking. No software comes to mind, but I'm sure there are programs that you can monitor fan speed.
     
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  3. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    will NHC work? some were saying it locks the cpu at lowest multiplier (bug)
     
    ericlala, May 19, 2006
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  4. Puffin_Fresh

    Puffin_Fresh Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey ericlala

    I'm getting that one as well i think....It has the 512 mb ATI radeon x1600, 1.83 Ghz core duo processor, 2 gig RAM, its an a6j version 3 or something i think

    this the laptop im going 2 get is this exactly the same. http://www.cybershop.com.au/Notebooks/ASUSPRO-60V3.shtml

    This is kinda worrying i dont want my laptop 2 get hot or mayb your laptop is a bit strange?.
     
    Puffin_Fresh, May 19, 2006
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  5. duepeace

    duepeace Notebook Guru NBR Reviewer

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    My A6J gets real hot at the bottom as well but I'm not so worried tho.. just assuming it's normal heh
     
    duepeace, May 19, 2006
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  6. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    hmm i guess i cant place it on my lap then heh
    im just worried cuz my z63a never was this hot even under load
     
    ericlala, May 19, 2006
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  7. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Your z63a never had dedicated graphics. This plays a large part of the heat.
     
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    Iter Notebook Evangelist

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    may be a cooling base can help, i will check the cpu usage to make sure it keep running!!
     
    Iter, May 19, 2006
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  9. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    The CPU is fine. But the HD should not idle at 60 degrees. at max load maybe but not idle.
     
    SRD, May 19, 2006
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