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    Laptop Temperatures

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rijet0711, Oct 17, 2006.

  1. rijet0711

    rijet0711 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys.
    I recieved my Inspiron 6400 (Canada) today. Currently I am hooked up on AC power and using the Notebook Hardware Control, I am averaging around 50c temperature for the CPU and 42ishC for the HDD. This is all while doing normal web surfing and stuff.
    Are these temperatures normal? When do the fans kick in?
    Thanks for the help.

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    Specs:
    -Inspiron 6400
    -Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 @ 2GHz
    -1 GB of RAM (2x512)
    -120GB HDD
    -ATI Mobility X1400
    -15.4" XGA Screen
     
    rijet0711, Oct 17, 2006
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  2. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I would say that the temps are normal, I've just about the same specs, my temps are slightly lower taking in the fact that my notebook is larger.
     
    Reezin14, Oct 17, 2006
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  3. mckam826

    mckam826 Notebook Consultant

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    yea, thats normal, though my temps are a bit lower for CPU, and higher for HD

    i have around 37 for CPU, and 50 for HD
     
    mckam826, Oct 17, 2006
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