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popasmurf62 · 2005-04-04, 21:27

Hi everyone
I'm a new apple ibook user who just converted from windows and is never happier, anyways I wanted to know if your suppose to hear the fan in these notebooks or feel heat coming from the vents becasue i'm not. I always remember hearing the fan swith on with my HP laptop and feeling air from the vent.

thanks for your time.

Luca · 2005-04-04, 21:28

It'll turn on when it's needed.

popasmurf62 · 2005-04-04, 21:31

even though it get really hot?

Brad · 2005-04-04, 21:38

Well, if you're really concerned, download Temperature Monitor and tell us what the readings say.

BarracksSi · 2005-04-04, 22:25

You'll hear it when it comes on.

But, no, it's not going to come on nearly as much as almost any Windows laptop. Play a 3-D game for a while and you'll probably get the fan to turn on. Or, start up a whole bunch of apps (like, fifteen of them!).

nomorewindows · 2005-04-04, 22:57

What is the acceptable temperature range for a PB?

Brad · 2005-04-04, 23:30

Under general use, when my PB is plugged in with performance set to "highest" the CPU temp sits around 120 degrees fahrenheit.

I've run my PB with the CPU around 150-160 degrees fahrenheit for extended periods with no problems.

I just did a brief stress test and got the GPU up to 180 degrees fahrenheit. I encountered no stability problems or glitches.

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popasmurf62 Member Join Date: Apr 2005	2005-04-04, 21:27 Hi everyone I'm a new apple ibook user who just converted from windows and is never happier, anyways I wanted to know if your suppose to hear the fan in these notebooks or feel heat coming from the vents becasue i'm not. I always remember hearing the fan swith on with my HP laptop and feeling air from the vent. thanks for your time.
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Luca ಠ_ರೃ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota	2005-04-04, 21:28 It'll turn on when it's needed.
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popasmurf62 Member Join Date: Apr 2005	2005-04-04, 21:31 even though it get really hot?
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-04-04, 21:38 Well, if you're really concerned, download Temperature Monitor and tell us what the readings say.
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BarracksSi BANNED I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, DC	2005-04-04, 22:25 You'll hear it when it comes on. But, no, it's not going to come on nearly as much as almost any Windows laptop. Play a 3-D game for a while and you'll probably get the fan to turn on. Or, start up a whole bunch of apps (like, fifteen of them!).
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nomorewindows Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockie Mountains	2005-04-04, 22:57 What is the acceptable temperature range for a PB?
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