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    HOT sz360 80deg C

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mc003, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. mc003

    mc003 Notebook Guru

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    Was gaming for about 2 hours and my computer got up to 80deg C. Super hot... Anyone else ever get it this hot? Its crazy scary...
     
    mc003, Dec 16, 2006
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    Does the notebook feel hot near the processor area. If that is the case, then the temperature is probably right. To double check, try a few other prgrams to monitor the temperature. There have been a few other people who have had similar temperatures, but as long at it doesn't cause any instability then you will be okay. If you are really concerned about the heat, then consider a notebook cooling pad. Hope this helps.
     
    Zero, Dec 16, 2006
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    How long did you had it for?

    I notice the first 2 weeks got pretty hot but after awhile the temp but later it will drop to 60 ish. No need to worrie.
     
    Ch28Kid, Dec 16, 2006
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  4. mc003

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    Yes the heat is directly under the fan and by the CPU.
    I used NHC to monitor the temps.

    Its pretty new about 4 weeks.

    Do you have any idea why it was hot but then later on not so hot?
    Were you using it under the same load and conditions?

    thanks.
     
    mc003, Dec 17, 2006
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    The first week I play Sims 2, the top left corner got really really hot.

    I checked using NHC and it was at 78 C.

    Right now when I run Sims 2, the temp stay around 68-70 C.
     
    Ch28Kid, Dec 17, 2006
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    Did you do anything different to get the heat down?
     
    mc003, Dec 17, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Gaming will cause the system to create heat. I don't think you have anything to worry about at those levels.

    Read through the cooling guide for more tips on keeping your system cooler.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 18, 2006
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    chrisyano,

    thanks for your responses. quick and very informative.

    I just thought 80deg C was a bit hot.
    The game is actually gameable in Stamina.
    So I've been playing it in that mode since there is way less heat.

    much appreciated.
     
    mc003, Dec 19, 2006
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