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    busy fan

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ati9000, Sep 20, 2004.

  1. ati9000

    ati9000 Newbie

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    Hi, I just found that my zv 5000 notebook have a very busy fan. It blows air frequently. Is it normal? Thanks.

    I have P4 2.8GHz processor
    512 MB ram
    ATI 9000 IGP graphic, 128mb shared memory
    60 GB hard drive
     
    ati9000, Sep 20, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I would say it's very normal for any notebook with a P4 CPU to be running the fan full time. The P4 consumes a hugh amount of power compared to the low power disipating Pentium M, and as such needs to get rid of the heat so a fan will be running at most times.

    Jack

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    thanks.
     
    ati9000, Sep 20, 2004
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