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    Atom processor temps

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by andyroo, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. andyroo

    andyroo Notebook Guru

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    Just wondering what normal processor temps are for Atom netbooks.

    I have an Gateway 202x/Acer Aspire One D250 with an Atom N270 and according to HWMonitor my processor is at 54 C from just web browsing.

    Is this normal? I was under the impression that Atom processors were supposed to run cool but my P-7801 with a P8400 web browses at ~30-35 C.


    Edit: Thanks for the responses guys ^_^
     
    andyroo, Feb 18, 2010
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  2. crayonyes

    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    the atom takes less voltage,
    but the netbook's thermal design & chassis design also give contribution to the temps
     
    crayonyes, Feb 18, 2010
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  3. MidnightSun

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    Netbooks, especially those with no fan (ie: Dell Mini 10v), often get quite hot. Make sure you're not blocking off any heat vents, and it should be fine.
     
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    Yep, it's fairly normal for the Atom to be in that range. Hell, the Lenovo Ideapads they have at my school idle at 70C, give or take a little. At any rate, the temperature that yours is at certainly isn't going to do any damage, unless the load temperatures are quite high.
     
    Amnesiac, Feb 18, 2010
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