Hot Hot Hot!

[dennis96411]

My CPU cores usually runs at 60* C most of the time, and occasionally goes to 70* C. And my TJunction [According to Intel] is 100* C. Is it normal for my CPU to run that hot? I notice many people's CPU runs at 50* C and less! BTW it's a Core i7-720QM.

 

[Dan]

Have you tried checking it in BIOS? Software readings can be wrong.

 

[angelsniper45]

60*C? Thats reaaaallly hot. Try using speedfan, google it and try to get accurateish readings.

 

[Darkchild]

shouldn't there be a DELL program of some sort that would help you control the fan speed?

 

[x3sphere]

That kind of temp is normal with i7s unless you have installed an aftermarket cooler. Also remember that since this is a laptop, the temperature delta can vary depending upon room temperature more than it would with a desktop.

Basically, anything around 70 C is considered a safe zone for prolonged periods of usage. The chip can handle up to 99 C before it starts to throttle. Intel's safeguards kick in at 100 C so it doesn't melt

I doubt there's any option available to control fan speed - OEMs like Dell usually disable access to that stuff.

 

[dennis96411]

That kind of temp is normal with i7s unless you have installed an aftermarket cooler. Also remember that since this is a laptop, the temperature delta can vary depending upon room temperature more than it would with a desktop.

Basically, anything around 70 C is considered a safe zone for prolonged periods of usage. The chip can handle up to 99 C before it starts to throttle. Intel's safeguards kick in at 100 C so it doesn't melt

I doubt there's any option available to control fan speed - OEMs like Dell usually disable access to that stuff.

ZOMG! I don't want it to melt! So I guess this is normal. Thanks for the reply.