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    Does Vista x64 run Warmer than Xp?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MXandSXracer21, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. MXandSXracer21

    MXandSXracer21 Notebook Consultant

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    I had received my laptop with Windows XP and i switched to Vista x64 not too long ago and it seems like the bottom and the vents are much warmer than when running XP. Is this possible? Is there anything i can do to reduce the temp some.
     
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    Vista uses more resources than XP so it is likely to create more heat. To reduce temperatures see the NBR Cooling Guide (sorry too lazy to get link). If you're looking for ways to cool it in relation to vista vs xp, I would say just get rid of background processes that you know you don't need (turn off indexing). Not sure if that will have any effect on the heat for sure, but it can't hurt.

    EDIT: awesome, nbr automatically linked to the cooling guide
     
    Jakamo5, Nov 6, 2008
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    Is CPU activity increased?
     
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I can only "join in".

    The actual OS has no direct influence on the computers temperature - unless you look at fan settings.
    Vista does however, as beforementioned use more resources, i.e. your processor and all the "other little pieces" are going to do more work and thus generate more heat resulting in a warmer laptop.

    The fan setting - it is possible that Vista is set to start the fan only when the CPU (system) has reached a higher temperature than in XP.

    But the BIOS has a "saying" in this too I believe...

    (Sony is software controlled)
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 6, 2008
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    My laptop with vista ultimate x64 runs warmer too, I just faced that I can't change anything
     
    Ignasass, Nov 6, 2008
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    Is it possible to change Vista's settings as far as when the fan turns on?
     
    MXandSXracer21, Nov 6, 2008
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    aGreed. :D
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Nov 6, 2008
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    I don't think you can change the temperature - you can change the fa speed though, I believe.
    At least Vaios can...
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 6, 2008
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    most of the time, fan speeds are customized to your specific laptop model by the bios, and unless you're an expert in the area of laptop cooling, etc, you probably shouldn't be messing with the speeds.
     
    Jakamo5, Nov 6, 2008
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