NP 8662 overheating problem?

I saw in this thread that the NP 8662 has heat issues, with the hard drive especially. I'm considering buying it, but one of my main considerations is whether or not it overheats when doing strenuous tasks (video editing, gaming, etc.); I want a machine that will last a while. Anyway, has the NP8662's issues been resolved with drivers and utilities, or is it still running too hot to have great longevity?

Thanks.

 

From all the users here that have a NP8662, none have reported a HDD failure. Drivers and software have resolved most of the heating issues. A cooler should also help with the temps. In short, It does get hot but it can be resolved. The NP8662 is a great machine and it will serve you well.

 

ive got the original np8660 and it idles at 48-49c and while gaming 52-54c which are perfect. im running the 9800GT graphics and i think they are roughly the same as the 260.
seagate hard drives seem to get warmer than western digital.
only time i hit 60-61c is when running a virus scan or defragging which is normal.

 

Thanks for the responses, guys. So I take it that the NP 8662 is one of the cooler-running gaming laptops?

What about the new i7 powered machines? The tests I've seen have them running a lot cooler on all fronts; is it worth the extra cost to get one of those guys and probably have a longer-lasting computer?

 

Anyone of those laptops will perform great. The i7 version would be better in your case since you do video editing and the i7 should lower rendering time. It all depends on your budget. If you have the extra cash to get the i7 version, then go for it. Both are great laptops.

 

the 8662 only has one fan with a 260 card and the i7 has 3 fans with a 280 card. a lot more power for video rendering even though my 8660 has no problems with rendering.

 

Wow, so I take it with all of that air circulation, the chances of overheating under long-term use under an i7 are significantly decreased? Or am I not understanding it correctly?

 

The W860CU/W870CU has only 2 fans unlike the D900F.

 

My lungs count as a third fan.

 

You wont have heating problems with the i7 version.

 

Thanks... My wallet's not gonna like hearing you say that, but I'm thinking about shelling out the extra dough to get the 8690 vs. the 8662 since it seems like it's significantly less hot. And the extra power's a plus, too.

 

I have already heard of unreasonably high GPU temps in the i7 version although that looked like it may have been down to inadequate thermal paste. I also heard of the i7 reaching up to 89C under load which can't be good.

The NP8662 has a proven track record but the new i7 does not so I would expect these things to occur though.

I don't have any heat issues with my NP8662 but what you will find is that your HDD can reach up to 50-55C under load. Although not great it is still under any danger zones.

 

Battery & Idle
Idle with no battery 39W
Idle with battery 80W
Idle Frequency 1.2GHz
Internet Browsing
Max Consumption 58W
Max Frequency 2.8GHz
Gaming
Mode Consumption 122W
Max Consumption 132W

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1084/11/

1 Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 975 Bloomfield 1333 1 MB + 8 MB 3333 130 45 4 X 12

2 Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 950 Bloomfield 1333 1 MB + 8 MB 3060 130 45 4 X 13

3 Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 920 Bloomfield 1333 1 MB + 8 MB 2660 130 45 4 X 15

4 Intel Core i5 (Desktop) 750 Lynnfield 1 MB + 8 MB 2660 95 45 4 X 13

9 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Penryn 1066 12 MB 2530 45 45 4 X 18

41 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Penryn 1066 6 MB 2000 45 45 4 X 22

13 Intel Core 2 Duo T9900 Penryn 1066 6 MB 3060 35 45 2 X 15

8 Intel Core i7 820QM Clarksfield 1 MB + 8 MB 1730 45 45 4 X 14

19 Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 Penryn 800 6 MB 2800 44 45 2 X 17

20 Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 Merom 800 4 MB 2800 44 65 2 X 2461

28 Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 Penryn 1066 6 MB 2530 25 45 2 X 18

21 Intel Core i7 720QM Clarksfield 1 MB + 6 MB 1600 45 45 4 X 16

34 Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Penryn 1066 3 MB 2530 25 45 2 X 20

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile...deskornote=&month=&or=&search=&sort=wprime_32

Maybe this 3rd party info will help people see the difference between the bottom of the Tick and the Top of the tock.. with regard to the Intel Business Plan..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Tick-Tock

The mobile i7's are the bottom of the swing where as the QX and Q where and / or are at the top of the swing..

132w equals a lot of heat.. it seems to me the mobile i7's are built for horse power and numbers.. not torque.. IMHO.

Be well, JW