it is down on my lap!

[shadyboi]

hey guys...i've been loving my mbp for 5 days but it scared me 15mins ago..it reached to 80 degrees on prossessor and 65 on the case..i didnt know what to do..the fans were laying around 3800 rpm or sth like that..it was a very very scaring experience to me..i tried to run this smcfancontroller thing but it said it wasnt for my compoter..i have a 15.4 inch mbp...on its internet page it says it is okay to use it on my model...
but i turned of and restarted my mbp everything were okay since then..
now its prossessor runs on 40 degrees..
was that normal?80 degrees??
and its fan holes wernt closed or covered with sth..
OR Am i just beeing paranoid??

 

[Kash]

What were you doing when the temperature spiked? What programs were running?

 

[Shannonb]

I dont believe 80 degrees is insanely hot for macbook pro. If your fans were on, then it should have cooled down rather quickly.

Although I know the vents weren't covered, it is still a good idea to always ise the computer on a stable surface.

 

[cwa107]

First off, avoid using your computer on your lap, particularly if you're using a CPU intensive program. Modern notebooks run hot. Apple specifically cautions against using your MacBook Pro on your lap. The reason manufacturers have stopped calling notebooks "laptops" is because they generate so much heat and also because the case is designed to wick heat away from the internal components. It is important that you allow your notebook to "breathe" by using it on a solid surface that allows the air to circulate beneath it.

Secondly, there is no need to run a fan controlling program because your MBP has sensors that control the fans to keep it running at the correct temperature. If there is a hardware problem, your computer will simply shut itself off.

If you are not running CPU intensive applications (think major programs like Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, games, etc) and your MacBook Pro is still running excessively hot, there is a known issue on some Apple notebooks where too much thermal compound is applied to the CPU. An Apple Store or authorized service provider can assess and correct the problem. But this should only be done if the machine is persistently running extremely hot even though it is not running power-hungry applications.

 

[shadyboi]

What were you doing when the temperature spiked? What programs were running?

not so heavy stuff the usual things..
safari with 9 tabs,
iTunes,
downloader,
adium,
iCal,
and google earth..

 

[baggss]

Is that 80 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius?

 

[cwa107]

not so heavy stuff the usual things..
safari with 9 tabs,
iTunes,
downloader,
adium,
iCal,
and google earth..

Google Earth can be intensive.

 

[Alexis]

Don't worry, it won't burst into flames.

There's an automatic shutoff if the temperature gets too high, but it's virtually impossible to get it anywhere near the danger temps.

Chill! (no pun intended)

 

[shadyboi]

without installing anything,is there a way of speeding up the fans??anyone knows about it??

 

[Kash]

not so heavy stuff the usual things..
safari with 9 tabs,
iTunes,
downloader,
adium,
iCal,
and google earth..

There's the source of your heat. Like other said, 80C is nothing to worry about.

 

[WakeCarver]

There's the source of your heat. Like other said, 80C is nothing to worry about.

Ah, 80C will destroy your processor, 80F is nothing to worry about. 80C is like 176F.

 

[Kash]

Ah, 80C will destroy your processor, 80F is nothing to worry about. 80C is like 176F.

Nah, modern processors can handle 80C, Intel more so. It's still hot in comparison to where you want the processor to be, but in the tight environment of a laptop, 80C is nothing to get worked up about. Plus, laptops have cutout switches that shut down the machine if it gets too hot.

 

[WakeCarver]

Nah, modern processors can handle 80C, Intel more so. It's still hot in comparison to where you want the processor to be, but in the tight environment of a laptop, 80C is nothing to get worked up about. Plus, laptops have cutout switches that shut down the machine if it gets too hot.

I've seen the tech sheets on the new Intel processors, they specify a maximum temp of 61.5C anything higher than this can cause erratic behavior and crashes. The processor should shut off before any permanent damage occurs but this does not always work, especially if the heatsink comes loose from the processor during a CPU intensive task.

 

[Brandon]

It is important that you allow your notebook to "breathe" by using it on a solid surface that allows the air to circulate beneath it.

Is there a special desk you should be using or something? I mean, I usually use mine on a table, so air *can't* really circulate beneath it.

 

[Brandon]

I've seen the tech sheets on the new Intel processors, they specify a maximum temp of 61.5C anything higher than this can cause erratic behavior and crashes. The processor should shut off before any permanent damage occurs but this does not always work, especially if the heatsink comes loose from the processor during a CPU intensive task.

How do I tell if my temperature is displayed as C or Farenheit? In istatpro, my CPU is consistently around 60-65 degrees in idle usage, and with intense usage, above 80 sometimes. It sounds like if this is F, it's pretty cool, and if it is C, it's super high. It is definitely very hot to the touch.

 

[MacHeadCase]

hey guys...i've been loving my mbp for 5 days but it scared me 15mins ago..it reached to 80 degrees on prossessor and 65 on the case..i didnt know what to do..the fans were laying around 3800 rpm or sth like that..it was a very very scaring experience to me..i tried to run this smcfancontroller thing but it said it wasnt for my compoter..i have a 15.4 inch mbp...on its internet page it says it is okay to use it on my model...
but i turned of and restarted my mbp everything were okay since then..
now its prossessor runs on 40 degrees..
was that normal?80 degrees??
and its fan holes wernt closed or covered with sth..
OR Am i just beeing paranoid??

You did read this, right?

 

[cwa107]

Is there a special desk you should be using or something? I mean, I usually use mine on a table, so air *can't* really circulate beneath it.

There are numerous models of lap desks specifically designed for this purpose. Here's an example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834980001

 

[Brandon]

OK, thanks.

I just noticed my fans kicked in and I looked at istat again - 60 degrees, and fan exhaust at over 6,000 rpm. I just have Firefox and MSN messenger open!

 

[cwa107]

OK, thanks.

I just noticed my fans kicked in and I looked at istat again - 60 degrees, and fan exhaust at over 6,000 rpm. I just have Firefox and MSN messenger open!

You may be one of the unlucky ones that has the 'too much thermal compound issue'. My MacBook Pro Core Duo (not the C2D) runs cool to the touch running Firefox, Adium, Mail and a few other assorted apps. It only starts to get hot when I play a game or run more intensive apps.

I'd check with Apple on it if it bothers you.

 

[eliehass]

right now im only running safari and transmission on my core2 duo mbp and the cpu is 142 degrees and the enclosure is 95. I didnt think it was a prob because it always runs fine, but it seems from this forum that this is too hot. should i be worried?