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    NP8660/M860TU Heat & Noise Survey

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by pinwanger, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. pinwanger

    pinwanger Notebook Consultant

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    There are so many initial impression/reviews its hard to keep track of everything, but I think a lot of people are concerned with two things, heat and noise. So let's start a thread to track everything so people who want to buy can make the best decision (including me :p )...

    Please answer the following questions if possible, i know the questions are very general and varies depend on different activities...but try pick the answer that 1st come up in your mind. Thank you very much.

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    Hard Drive Type (Size/Speed):
    Feels (Cool/Warm/Hot) at right palm area:
    Does the heat bother you (Yes/No):
    General Noise Level (Silent, SoSo, Loud):
    Does the noise bother you (Yes/No):
    Do you regret your purchase (Yes/No):
    Additional Comments:
     
    pinwanger, Aug 21, 2008
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  2. dynamite1_2

    dynamite1_2 Notebook Consultant

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    Hard Drive Type:
    Feels Warm at right palm area: Really its not that bad and seems normal. I idle at 47-52C
    Does the heat bother you No
    General Noise Level SoSo: VERY quiet on load it does seem noticeable though.
    Does the noise bother you No
    Do you regret your purchase No
    Additional Comments:

    This laptop is amazing. Everything is working great so far! Except for the built in mic that doesn't seem to work.
     
    dynamite1_2, Aug 21, 2008
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  3. youdontneedtoknow

    youdontneedtoknow Notebook Evangelist

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    From what I have seen so far, most people say noise is not an issue.
     
    youdontneedtoknow, Aug 21, 2008
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  4. Legacy40k

    Legacy40k Notebook Consultant

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    Hard Drive Type: 320gig warm at right palm area: I'm averaging around 49-53C
    Does the heat bother you:No
    General Noise Level silent:
    This is quieter than my old laptop and much quieter than my desktop... I can't even hear it unless there is nothing else making noise in the room. Hell.. the keyboard is the loudest thing on the computer.
    Does the noise bother you?: no
    Do you regret your purchase: No
    Additional Comments:Turbo memory has a glitch but has now been resolved (there is a post about it) the only thing I don't like is the keyboard. It's a bit loud and I don't like how it's sunk lower then the housing arround it, making hitting keys at the edges a bit uncomfortable. I think I'm actually developing a calice on my thumb where it hits the housing below the space bar every time I hit it.
     
    Legacy40k, Aug 21, 2008
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  5. youdontneedtoknow

    youdontneedtoknow Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone got a way to raise the space bar and reduce the keyboard noise?
     
    youdontneedtoknow, Aug 21, 2008
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  6. Anomaly10

    Anomaly10 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hard Drive Type: Hitachi 320GB 5400RPM.
    Does the heat bother you: No
    Average Temps: Average 52 C
    Geneal noise level: What noise?
    Does the noise bother you: See above
    Do you regret your purchase: Heck no.

    Overall, an EXCELLENT notebook, would easily recommend it to anyone on this forum that feels that it would be a good fit for their needs.
     
    Anomaly10, Aug 22, 2008
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  7. teq9er

    teq9er Notebook Geek

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    I have a 200GB 7200RPM (Toshiba MK2049GSY according to HWMonitor). I found the specifications on Toshiba's website and the operating temperature should be around 55C. I'm hovering around 55C now but it will go over that when I'm gaming. Anyone else wants to look up their specs and let us know?
     
    teq9er, Aug 24, 2008
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  8. Tarentum

    Tarentum Notebook Deity

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    I would also be interested in GPU & CPU temps, if owners have those available (and any other info, have you cooled it, what's the room temperature, idling vs gaming). I'm not sure what the temps above refer to (HD temps, I assume? because GPU would be my concern)
     
    Tarentum, Aug 24, 2008
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