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    my T500 Idles around 45C

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by akirika, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. akirika

    akirika Newbie

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    my T500 idles around 45C

    is this normal?

    im using speedfan as my temp monitor software
     
    akirika, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. Th1nkpad

    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    I could have sworn someone posted almost the same exact question yesterday or the day before.

    45 C is normal. By undervolting my idle temperatures went from about 42 to 35-38 C.

    Battery life has improved as well.
     
    Th1nkpad, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    Depends on your ambient temperature. In Arizona during summer with no AC on? Quite good temperature. Outdoors in Alaska? Maybe not.

    Also depends on whether you are running on the discrete or integrated graphics - the CPU runs about 5 degrees cooler on idle when using integrated graphics on my T500. My idle temperature right now is 31-34 degrees.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 20, 2009
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  4. joey-t

    joey-t Notebook Consultant

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    I am sitting in a 70 degree room with 4 browser windows open and 2 temp programs running.

    Notebood Hardware Control program - CPU temp 39C
    Core Temp program - Core #0 = 36c, Core #1 temp 38C
     
    joey-t, Jun 20, 2009
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  5. Sen5es

    Sen5es Notebook Consultant

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    My T400 is is at 21.4c undervolted. With a couple of programs opened.
     
    Sen5es, Jun 20, 2009
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    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    You live in antarctica.
     
    Th1nkpad, Jun 21, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    I'm inclined to agree. My x200 Tablet idles at 36.4c and I have a low voltage CPU.

    45c is a little high, but I wouldn't worry about it. The main issue would be temperature at load, not idle. I still think you're fine though.
     
    jonlumpkin, Jun 21, 2009
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  8. Sen5es

    Sen5es Notebook Consultant

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    LOL!!! I keep my thermostat around 24c. I've ran orthos for 12 hours with no errors, BSOD and stable temperatures on all multipliers. Maybe something is wrong with my computer :confused:

    [​IMG]
     
    Sen5es, Jun 21, 2009
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    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    how do you get this temp monitor
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 21, 2009
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    Sen5es, Jun 21, 2009
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    The Hardware Monitor program gives lower readings than the other 2 programs I am using.

    What are the THM0 and THM1 temps on the Hardware Monitor program?
    Those temps look similar to the other 2 programs.


    [​IMG]
     
    joey-t, Jun 21, 2009
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  12. Sen5es

    Sen5es Notebook Consultant

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    You were right. Using Core Temp I get around 24-29 depending on the core.

    [​IMG]
     
    Sen5es, Jun 21, 2009
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  13. jedisolo

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    With the fan set at a speed of two my cpu Idles at 33C when it's set to to max speed it idles at 29 C. If I were to turn off the fan it idles at 45C.
     
    jedisolo, Jun 21, 2009
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  14. t30power

    t30power Notebook Deity

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    There's a difference, Core temp versus CPU temp. Although I've no idea how many degrees cooler the new P series compare against the 45nm 'old' Santa Rosa Penryns like my T8100.
     
    t30power, Jun 21, 2009
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    45c is common at idle for my T500 with processor T9400 running at 800Mhz.
     
    martinmach, Jun 22, 2009
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    how can u get that score it's very cool
    my T400 runs about 34-35 C atm

    what's the trick?
    my room temp is like 27 C
     
    willinja, Jun 22, 2009
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