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    "Max performance" on Notebook hardware monitor

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ahzuz, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. Ahzuz

    Ahzuz Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, set your notebook hardware monitor to maximum performance on AC and watch your cpu temp go skyrocking high... Mine hits 63 Celcius, is that normal ? Seems pretty high, when I take it to battery optimized I get around 47 or so. The max performance is making the CPU work under heavy load! :eek:
     
    Ahzuz, Jan 10, 2007
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  2. Crono139

    Crono139 Notebook Geek

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    My notebook is on Max Performance as I type, and the CPU temp is sitting at 55ºC with a few minor programs running (AIM, Mozilla, and WMP).
     
    Crono139, Jan 10, 2007
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    63C isn't too bad. However I would recommend that you get a notebook cooler. Also looking at Chaz's cooling guide.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jan 11, 2007
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    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Your CPU can handle up to 100C, if this is idle, I would be a little concerned, just cause that is close to 20C higher than my idle temp, but thats still reasonable.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Jan 11, 2007
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    valley Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: Is this an actual fact? Either way this thread got me more aware of the settings. thanks.
    BTW mine hovers at 57 C during use, it peaks at 62 C with heavy usage, but the fan cools (cycles) it back down to 57 C.
     
    valley, Jan 11, 2007
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  6. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Those temps aren't too bad. My laptop is at 57C right now as I type this.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jan 11, 2007
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  7. Ahzuz

    Ahzuz Notebook Consultant

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    This temp is with my Targus Chill Mat.
     
    Ahzuz, Jan 11, 2007
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    asenna Notebook Consultant

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    its normal that the temps sky rocket , than it will be (in my case ) allways on 1,8 ghz even when it idle it wil still be using 100 prct cpu .

    beter to put it on dynamic switching so it only uses the power it needs .
     
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  9. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    yeah... if you put it on max performance, the CPU will constantly be running at the maximum speed as opposed to cycling back and forth between the different stepping states as needed. laptops really aren't designed to run like that all the time.
     
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  10. Ahzuz

    Ahzuz Notebook Consultant

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    So dynamic switching when connected to AC Power and Max Battery sets for DC right ?
     
    Ahzuz, Jan 11, 2007
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    That's what I use, and it works very well.
     
    ttupa, Jan 11, 2007
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