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    m1330 100% CPU safe?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Volforto, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. Volforto

    Volforto Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have a question about the m1330 notebook. Recently I need to run some codes in Matlab on this laptop. This will require the notebook to run at full capacity (probably 100% cpu) for over 12 hours processing images. Is this safe? Is this laptop designed to allow for such usage?

    Thanks.
     
    Volforto, Jun 2, 2008
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  2. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    Ya it should be fine, you might want to throw a fan on it though or something to aid it in the heat dissipation.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Jun 2, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Get a cooler or something to make it easier on the laptop.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 2, 2008
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  4. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    A notebook cooler wouldn't hurt.
     
    Hep!, Jun 2, 2008
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  5. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    yeah, or just eleate it using bottle caps or somethin. or a laptop coller or a fan right beside it and a cool room would be a +1 as well.
     
    wywern209, Jun 2, 2008
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  6. Volforto

    Volforto Newbie

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    Thanks for the input. It sounds like it won't cause too much problem. I will try it by putting something at the bottom to leave some space.
     
    Volforto, Jun 2, 2008
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  7. jaycee

    jaycee Notebook Consultant

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    I am wondering if you need to crunch numbers for 12 hours on end....wont getting a notebook be a little underspec'ing for the job at hand?

    But regrdless, it would probably be fine. Just as long as you keep it cool with a cooler or an A/C'ed room.
     
    jaycee, Jun 2, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Keep a close eye on the CPU core temps. They should be below 80c. Use HWMonitor.

    Get a cooler or fan to ease the heat. Heat is the main issue here.
     
    flipfire, Jun 2, 2008
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