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    Normal T61p idle temp?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JoeFalk, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. JoeFalk

    JoeFalk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently installed PC Wizrad 2008 (after getting bogged down trying to get TPFC to work) and gota CPU idle temp of 80 degrees C and a GPU idle temp of 72 C.

    This could not by any means be normal, could it?

    Regards
     
    JoeFalk, Jun 16, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    For idle temps that's way too much.When was the last time you cleaned the fans of the laptop?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 16, 2008
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  3. JoeFalk

    JoeFalk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not relly, being afarid of voiding warranty i have not opened the thing im afraid.
    What should be normal idle temp do you suggest?
     
    JoeFalk, Jun 16, 2008
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  4. mullenbooger

    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    Im around 40 idle with my C2D 8300. I hit 70-74 when I game.
     
    mullenbooger, Jun 16, 2008
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    estrogen kid Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a Core 2 Duo T7500 and the CPU idles at 44 C. GPU idles at 54 C. Both peak at around 85 C. those temps are definitely not normal and you should consider cleaning the fans.
     
    estrogen kid, Jun 16, 2008
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  6. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep I idle in the 40C range as well. I recommend you check out Chaz's cooling guide. I think you need to blow your fan out with compressed air. Just make sure your laptop is off when you do this so you don't damage the fan.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jun 16, 2008
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  7. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    72c idle is definitely not normal, unless you're using the "Performance" profile where the idle clock speed is at the max. Also, what program are you using to read the temp? Try HWMonitor.
     
    stewie, Jun 17, 2008
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    When I am idle it is 53C
     
    gamemint, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. BNHabs

    BNHabs Notebook Deity

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    How do you idle?
     
    BNHabs, Jun 17, 2008
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