From: "Rich Gauszka" 

????

'If you have one of those Mobile (hah) P4s/Celerons, be afraid.'

Heat related?



"Frank Haber"  wrote in message
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> 1. I don't use them, and they're not magic, and it seems funny to suck
> power through the laptop to cool the laptop, but hey, I was surprised by
> that 8C difference.  That might be useful.
>
> 2. More important factors:
>
> a. Monitor the HD temp.  The CPU will take care of itself.  Running a HD
> over 50C internal temp really kills it fast.
> b. Never put the machine on a bed, a pillow, a soft car seat or your
> significant other.  They're all too soft, even if she does do crunches.
> Use a board.
> c. If you do compiles or renders regularly, you need to worry.  If you
> have one of those Mobile (hah) P4s/Celerons, be afraid.
> d. Blow the fans out regularly.
> e. Just because you like metal, or love trackside at NASCAR or Indy-cars
> doesn't mean full fan RPM is good.

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