HP TX2-1024CA Temperature

Hey guys

I've been reading around the forums and haven't really found much definitive about this. The temperature of the processor goes up over 80'c when I do intensive things, like MP3 encoding or Half Life 2.

The CPU in my TX2 is a Turion X2 RM-72. So what I am wondering, is what is the thermal design of this processor? The processor in my Asus (Core 2 Duo) only hits about 60'C when under extreme load. Main thing I am asking is, is it safe to run the processor under such load? I mean the Turion X2.

It makes me very nervous to see such high temperatures, even when at idle its 47'C.

One thing that just came to mind, is the possibility of the location of the thermistor. I suppose if its located closer to the core it could read much higher, faster. Only thing I'm thinking about, is eventually the temperature should read higher anyway if that is the case. Over time the cooling system would gradually become warmer.

Anyway, all I'm wondering is is it safe? Idle temperature seems pretty normal to me, 47'c, but 80'c is quite high for load temperature. I just want to play Half Life 2

 

Well all I have to say is I once owned a tx2510us and I couldn't believe what a horrible job HP did with the cooling system. Mine got so hot I couldn't touch it...really!

 

That's strange, my TX2 isn't quite that bad. I can use the laptop on my lap no problem, it doesn't physically get that hot. Just the temperature readings are extremely high.

Which leads me to believe maybe the thermistor isn't that accurate. I am going to measure the discharge temperature with my Fluke thermometer and see what I get. I know the temperature might be a little lower, but if I see a 20'F drop, I might be inclined to believe the temperature sensor is off.

 

I had a tx1000 it died of heat twice i had the laptop less then a week total time. They offerd to replace it with a tx2500 i told them no i dont want that crap again so they gave me a dv4. I think 47°C is fine for idle whats it at under load? If its under 80°C its fine. Just think things are getting faster they have to start running hotter.

 

The limit is actually 100C but cpu would probably throttle back down around 97C or so. I agree that the system doesnt by itself get too hot to touch unless you are running something which is cpu intensive but overall the temperatures with the tx2500 and the tx2 are going to be quite similar.

Also remember that the HD3200/chipset is located right next to the cpu and shares the heatsink. So, ambient temperatures are going to be slightly higher which might impact the cpu temperatures.

But, is it safe? Well,cant be completely sure but atleast based on my experience I have been using mine for the past 6 months and have actually seen higher temperatures when converting video and as of now havent noticed any adverse effects. Plus, the majority of the time mine is running on battery and it remains cool to the touch and even under A/C power its not going to be running at such high temperatures all the time.

 

Well thats good to hear then. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the temperatures, rather not lose my processor any time soon.

 

The thermistor is located within the CPU chip package itself, right on the die IIRC.

The big problems with thermal failures have been with NVIDIA chips made before last July or so, as numerous threads here attest. Your notebook has AMD/ATI chips that were designed to handle thermal stress well. That doesn't excuse HP for not designing better cooling systems but you should be OK.

 

Would make more sense for the thermistor to be located right on the die, instead of on something else.

I had heard about the failures with the Nvidia chips. Ah well, I'll keep an eye on the temperatures and make sure not to let this stuff run too hot.

Thanks for the replies.