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    T420s heat issue

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by intel 4004, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    I bought the t420s and installed MW3 on it. After an hour of playing, the top left bottom part of the laptop gets very hot, but the temp of the CPU and gup are around 60-70c is it normal?
     
    intel 4004, Jul 19, 2012
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    Aniras Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds normal to me--this is where the CPU, GPU, and cooling system are. Those temperatures are pretty good. The heat you feel is better being removed from the machine than hanging out around the CPU and GPU.
     
    Aniras, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    But does the heat affects the "case" in long term? Like turning fragile or soften it?
     
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    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    Now, when I use it with my air conditioning off, it get up to 98c is it still normal?
     
    intel 4004, Aug 7, 2012
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    98C is quite high. Is that for the CPU or GPU? Which method did you use to apply the thermal paste?
     
    scoots., Aug 7, 2012
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  6. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    its for the CPU. I only bought it for over a month now. I haven't touch the inside yet...
     
    intel 4004, Aug 7, 2012
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    sniper_sung Notebook Evangelist

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    98C is quite normal. Both my T420s and X220 can be stressed to 98C easily with:

    a) AIDA64 Stability Test -> FPU only, or

    b) LinX with 4 threads, or

    c) Prime95 with 8 threads.
     
    sniper_sung, Aug 7, 2012
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  8. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    So theres nothing we can do besides getting a cooling pad under it? Wish the plate can be easy remove as my other laptops...
     
    intel 4004, Aug 7, 2012
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    Update to T430s or T420/T430 or X230, they are all doing better job than T420s.

    Getting a cooling pad is good if you don't travel, it will add some weight and a lot of carry-space.
     
    sitdown123, Aug 7, 2012
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    Get a cooling pad that directs the air to the right places and with a proper flow direction. I don't know which cooler would work better though. Lot of coolers wont help at all because of those two reasons. Don't play games on a laptop. Lol.
     
    hp79, Aug 7, 2012
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    Then I guess, I'll play less often...*sign*
     
    intel 4004, Aug 8, 2012
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    Now, I really wish I bought a laptop that is made out of aluminum. The left side of the speaker got soften after the high temperature.
     
    intel 4004, Aug 8, 2012
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    Should have not listen to the salesman and bought this laptop...next time, I'll be more careful when buying laptops...

    Sent from my MT11i
     
    intel 4004, Sep 15, 2012
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    ThinkPads were never built to perform as gaming rigs...

    You may want to consider installing TPFC and adjusting the fan settings to suit your needs...

    TPFanControl by troubadix

    Good luck.
     
    ajkula66, Sep 15, 2012
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    If you stress any of these laptops with LinX or Prime95, you still get 97C within 10 minutes for sure.
     
    sniper_sung, Sep 16, 2012
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