[ixus_123]

I have just downloaded iStat Menus which let's me know how hot the CPU, Hard Disk etc is getting.

I was wondering what sorts of temperatures you guys are seeing particularly with CPU and hard disk.

I have a 2nd Gen 2Ghz macbook with 2.5GB RAM
I'm using a new disk (200GB 16mb cache 7,200rpm Seagate) that is usually at 36 degrees.

Currently the macbook is under load and I have the following:

84 - CPU A
66 - Heatsink A
65 - Heatsink B
32 - Enclosure Bottom
56 - Northbridge 1
61 - Northbridge 2
47 - Membank A1
42 - Hard Disk

So what do you get? Will running for hours at 80+ degrees kill my CPU?

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[mduell]

That's all normal and fine.

North of 95C on the CPU and 55C on the HDD is when you worry.

[redhot_nyc]

if you're worried about it, you can download Fan Control, and turn up the fan. (there is only one fan) With the fan blowing at 4500rpm I've got a temperature of 52C ... and that's on a RevA Core Duo.

[ixus_123]

Thanks guys

I don't think fan control would really help - the macbook sounded like it was going to take off yesterday.

I was just worried a little about the operating temps. The hard disk is a Seagate which is a slight concern now that maxtor own them as in my experience Maxtor disks seem to die faster than anything else.

The other thing was the CPU, on my desktop I never saw temps go over 70 degrees so was slightly concerned about the Macbook.

[frdmfghtr]

Originally Posted by ixus_123 

I was just worried a little about the operating temps. The hard disk is a Seagate which is a slight concern now that maxtor own them as in my experience Maxtor disks seem to die faster than anything else.

Other way around--Seagate acquired Maxtor in 2006.

If the desktop machine was an older processor, that might explain why it ran cooler--older chips didn't use as much power, and I would expect that cooling in a desktop is inherently better as there is room for multiple fans and room for airflow.