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bmdavis

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October 14th, 2007 07:00

A good CPU temperature? (ubuntu with laptop)

Was curious what CPU temperatures people are reporting on UBUNTU, specifically with dell laptops. I currently have an Inspiron 6400, duo core 2 @ 2ghz, 2gb ram and ati x1400. Tempearture averages between 44-54 degrees, hottest at 60 degrees.

When should we be concerned? Can we add fans or cooling gel?

look forward to the replies...

Linicks

33 Posts

October 14th, 2007 11:00

I have an inspiron 6400 (pre-installed Ubuntu) and CPU seems to top out at 50C - but averages around 47C in normal use.

The laptop as a whole runs very cool as opposed to others I have used. After a days use the case is only slighty warm.

Nick

floba

54 Posts

October 14th, 2007 19:00

The average temperature of my c2d (t5600) is between 45-55 degrees, too. Maybe the following page is a good reference-point:
"http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sspec=sl9sp#"

floba

bmdavis

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October 16th, 2007 04:00

Thanks guys, but I'm still wondering if there is any official (or unofficial) word on what is 'healthy'. In ubuntuforums, there was mention that someone had run ubuntu for a year on a dell, and averaged around 70 degrees Celsius. While this seemed very high to me, he said he had experienced no problems. But long term effects? What is a good temperature for not having to buy a new laptop every year?

Thanks.

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