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Just purchased a Notebook Cooler for MBP (review+results)

watchmainspring

watchmainspring

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Jan 2, 2005
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Problem:
In my drive to stop my computer from overheating, and crashing. See This, I purchased the Aluminum Bytecc cooler from newegg. The highest rated notebook cooler by newegg reviews. Suggested for 17 inch models...​


My Machine:
  • Rev A 15" Macbook Pro
  • 2X 1.83ghz
  • 2gb Ram
  • 100 Gb 7200 RPM Hard Driver (more heat than 5400rpm)
  • 128mb video
  • etc...

Before using it, running a DVD for 20 minutes under OSX, with the computer open.
Temperature Monitor reported a CPU temperature of:
1. 67 degrees C for one core, 152.60 ° F.
2. 71 degrees C for the other, 152.60 ° F.
3. The Area above the speakers is uncomfortably hot to extended touch.​


After applying it, running a DVD for 20 minutes under OSX, with the computer open:
Temperature Monitor reported:
1. 60 degrees C for one Core, 140.00 ° F.
2. 61 degrees C for the other Core, 141.80 °
3. The Area above the speaker is warm to extended touch​


Summary:
Numerically, the temperature difference is not great (about 12 degrees F), but the machine does feel cooler and more stable.

Performancewise, I don't notice a change. This thing has always been fast! I refuse to test if the computer crashes (running it closed with the cooler). I will assume it does not crash with the cooler, but I will see what happens the next time I accidentally leave it running closed with a disk in the drive.

Update will come if I ever do make that mistake again.

Just from the basic numbers I have reported, I highly suggest this machine, as it does make a difference!
 
How does something "feel more stable?"

Does this mean it was unstable before? If so, you should be calling Apple and having it fixed, because that's not normal.
 
mmmcheese said:
How does something "feel more stable?"

Does this mean it was unstable before? If so, you should be calling Apple and having it fixed, because that's not normal.
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If an object is hot relative to something cold, the hotter object contains more energy (in the form of thermal energy), and would subsequently be more unstable. This does not have any software implications.

In non intro-physics terms: The hotter my machine is, the closer it is to crashing.
 
celebrian23 said:
Not enoughh of a decrease for me to warrant buying it :( Darn you apple for making such a great laptop so hot
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same here, for a 10-12 degree F decrease, not enough of a change for me.
 
Ummm. Even Apple says THIS!

Apple even says that the temperature read by MenuTemp and other third party temperature readers for the Core series chipset, is false, because that is the core temperature, not the external case temperature. The case is probably around 90-110º F
 
chrisperra said:
Apple even says that the temperature read by MenuTemp and other third party temperature readers for the Core series chipset, is false
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I should have mentioned: I am sure there is room for significant error with the software I am using. Even so, the machine feels cooler with the fan system.

chrisperra said:
that is the core temperature, not the external case temperature. The case is probably around 90-110º F
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But to your point; I feel I should be more concerned about the internal temperature, as it is the internal components that are substantially more vital to functionality than the outer casing (goes without saying really). Given apple's history with failing logic boards and chipsets, I am willing to take measures to reduce the probabability of mechanical failure.
 
My MBP is on an iCurve so its raised and a 9" fan is running to provide a supply of cold air running under the MBP. With this, I never hear the computer fan unless I put it on the bed.
 
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