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njkeys4

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Apr 18, 2011
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Hey everyone quick question is it normal when watching a flash video my fans will run at over 6400 rpm and my cpu hit 85 degrees. It seems VERY loud for just a video, could there be something wrong? thanks I have 13 ultimate 2010 btw
 

stridemat

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Apr 2, 2008
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Flash is CPU intensive. It's nothing to worry about (unless the MBA shuts down).

Have you updated to the most recent version of flash? It may help.
 

alecgold

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Oct 11, 2007
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I use Coolbook.

I had fancontroll still present from years and years ago. Found it in the preferences when I was looking for something else. I deleted it and after a reset of the power management it has a total different behavior. It kicks in later but more vigorously if it does so and overall it is more quiet.
But if I do have some real intensive tasks, it does kick up the fan quite rapid and indeed with quite some noise.
 
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