Operating Temperatures

[robrose20]

Hey, one thing I have noticed is that my MBP seems to be running cooler the more I use it. The first time I used Handbrake to convert a DVD to MP4 it ran about 75 to 80 degrees C, now when I use it it runs about 60 to 65 Degrees C. Is this normal? Maybe the thermal paste is settling? Interesting ...

 

[Jason S.]

I bought my MacBook (my first Mac) on Tuesday, and I was alarmed by hot hot it got, and I wasn't even doing any CPU instensive tasks -- just surfing Safari and chatting with Adium. But now just 2 days later it seems to be running a lot cooler, too.

I'm not too aware of the hardware sides of things, would you mind explaining what "thermal paste" is?

 

[robrose20]

It conducting material that sits on the processor and aides in the dissipation of heat. There has been a lot of talk about poor thermal paste application by apple.