Should I return?

After receiving my m1330 a week ago, Dell has now updated the sale on XPS systems. I am considering returning my system and configuring a new one since this time they have more flexible options.

My current setup is in my signature. I am thinking about getting the T7250 2.0 Ghz, and the LED screen instead of the T8300 and CCFL screen I currently have. One of the main reasons for this is because I find the laptop runs really hot and reaching temperatures of 60-70C under load. I think having a 2.4 Ghz CPU will be a waste if it can't operate at such speeds safely. Also, the CPU whine was not fixed with the new Penryns and I have to use RMClock to fix it. Setting up the system with the slower CPU can net me some extra cash for the LED screen. However, I'm not sure if it's much better compared to the CCFL (grainy screens?).

Anyone have suggestions? I'm still deciding if it's worth the hassle to send it back and buy a new one.

 

So you want to go back from penryn to merom...?

 

Well, the only Penryn CPU offered now is the T9300, which I doubt would be able to fix the problems such as heat and CPU whine. I don't think it's worth getting a CPU that runs fast but too hot. Isn't the Intel CPU temperature limit around 60C? The laptop constantly goes beyond this temperature.

 

keep the penryn, it's better. It is most definitely not worth the hassle especially when your new 7250 might run even hotter. Now you have a hotter, slower running cpu. Try investing in a notebook cooler instead. They range from 20 - 50 for a good quality one and they would be a good investment for any notebook owner. That should help solve your heat issue. And keep in mind most of these chips are designed to run fairly hot since they're in a laptop and all so while the temp might seem high it might very well be designed to run that hot.

Oh and if the temp is more of a comfort thing then most definitely get a notebook cooler since it will make the machine mroe comfortable to use. Also keep in mind that the merom chips like the 7250 run HOTTER than the penryn chips like the one you have now so your new laptop will be even more uncomfortable.

 

60c is normal for a laptop CPU.. I highly suggest that you stick with the penryn.. the merom's will only run hotter.. If the whine really bothers you that much, then I would just return it completely.

 

Ah, ok. I was thinking the laptop is running way too hot, and it will only get worse with time when dust accumulates. Anyone feel that the part under the touchpad gets really hot and doesn't seem to cool down even with the fan on?

 

The touchpad is stationed right next to the hard drive.. so some heat migrates over.

 

I have heard that that is the true. Apparantly the wireless card is right under but the heat from the hard drive i think travels over to the touch pad. Maybe whoever wrote this was wrong im not sure but it would explain the heat....although you wouldnt think that's where the concentration in heat would be. Get a notebook cooler or replace it. Don't go from penryn to merom. never go back in technology. penryn iis 45nm compared to 60 or 65nm has more transistors closer together, runs cooler and is simply a better processor (from what i've read) it's all on intel's site.

Guess he beat me to it. I was still typing as he answered I guess. o well now you got two people saying what it is....a bit more reassuring.

 

60-70 under load is not that high... not for a mobile cpu... I have seen my temps. 88C on my turion... well with the fan vens were hovered by my hand... English class is borrrring...

 

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.