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<blockquote data-quote="DoubleCap" data-source="post: 482721" data-attributes="member: 27233"><p>mini066,</p><p></p><p>1) How many widgets do you have running? You may be aware, but if not, widgets do take some RAM. How many other programs are you running while running CS3? If you're running quite a few programs prior to starting CS3, CS3 may be just putting it over the top where you need the fan to kick in.</p><p></p><p>Do this, start your computer and just run CS3 - does it still do what you described?</p><p></p><p>2) I would get a case only if you are taking your MB on the go. I bought a neoprene case for about $8 that I use to protect while using it in my backpack. Or, you could just get a backpack/notebook case that has enough padding. There's a whole thread regarding MB cases/bags, check it out (use the search). If it's not here, I could be wrong, I know MacNN's forum has a whole thread on it (a fairly long one, too).</p><p></p><p>3) Adding RAM to your computer will not make it run hotter. RAM is made up of memory locations, which store binary data (can be anything). Adding more RAM allows for quicker information travel between the CPU and other computer internals.</p><p></p><p>4) I leave my MB sleeping when I'm at college during the day, and do the same for during the night. Note, there are many people here who leave their MB or MBP on all night/day for several weeks.</p><p></p><p>5) No, it should not "mess up the battery" - you're fine. Eventually, you'll run your battery down from charging/discharging (mobile use, without the AC input)... but by that time, your MB will be obsolete and it'll be time for a new machine.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DoubleCap, post: 482721, member: 27233"] mini066, 1) How many widgets do you have running? You may be aware, but if not, widgets do take some RAM. How many other programs are you running while running CS3? If you're running quite a few programs prior to starting CS3, CS3 may be just putting it over the top where you need the fan to kick in. Do this, start your computer and just run CS3 - does it still do what you described? 2) I would get a case only if you are taking your MB on the go. I bought a neoprene case for about $8 that I use to protect while using it in my backpack. Or, you could just get a backpack/notebook case that has enough padding. There's a whole thread regarding MB cases/bags, check it out (use the search). If it's not here, I could be wrong, I know MacNN's forum has a whole thread on it (a fairly long one, too). 3) Adding RAM to your computer will not make it run hotter. RAM is made up of memory locations, which store binary data (can be anything). Adding more RAM allows for quicker information travel between the CPU and other computer internals. 4) I leave my MB sleeping when I'm at college during the day, and do the same for during the night. Note, there are many people here who leave their MB or MBP on all night/day for several weeks. 5) No, it should not "mess up the battery" - you're fine. Eventually, you'll run your battery down from charging/discharging (mobile use, without the AC input)... but by that time, your MB will be obsolete and it'll be time for a new machine. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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