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Laptop processor running high/hot? GPU as well?

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notetcetera

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Specs:
Toshiba A505-S6960
Windows 7
Intel Core2Duo 6500 @ 2.10GHz
Intel Mobile 4 Series w/ 1759MB(Shared)
4gb DDR2

The problem is, my processor is CONSTANTLY running hot/high. If I'm watching a movie in 720P on my computer, I'll get noticeable lag and artifacts and my processor will be running super hot and using a lot of resources. The weird thing is I didn't use to have this problem with my laptop.

I ran SpeedFan and it showed my CPU as running hot consistently, and anytime I listened to music/watched a movie it seemed that everything started getting hot(not so hot that my laptop crashed, tho).

What could be causing this?
I'm thinking about taking it apart and using some compressed air to get any dust out and toss some thermal paste on the CPU.

Thanksss!
 
The mobile 4 series, should be the 4500MHD, which is the first Intel IGP to have FULL 1080p h264, VC-1, and AVC (iirc, those three) decode. In theory, with the right codec, it will not have an issue at all.... (in reality, I use MHC-HC, which engages DXVA properly on my Acer 4820TZ - same IGP). Can you update the IGP drivers?

But as for dust? Every laptop I have owned, gets clogged up in about 2 months if the fan is constantly spining (I travel a lot), about 6+ months if it runs almost passively most of the time).
 
Hot is normal for laptops. However, how hot is hot? what are your temps?
 
Comfortable taking it apart? Have any pets? I had an older Acer for a few years that I finally realized was running far hotter than it used to. Took it apart, and there was actually hair/fur/dust covering the entire airpath of the heatsink. Cleaned it out and temps dropped 20C+
 
caniba said:
Hot is normal for laptops. However, how hot is hot? what are your temps?
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I just formatted and installed Ubuntu 10.04 and it seems to be running A LOT cooler (55 degrees C), before it was like 15-20 degrees hotter.

DuronClocker said:
Comfortable taking it apart? Have any pets? I had an older Acer for a few years that I finally realized was running far hotter than it used to. Took it apart, and there was actually hair/fur/dust covering the entire airpath of the heatsink. Cleaned it out and temps dropped 20C+
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I've never taken a laptop apart before. is there anything I should be cautious/aware of? No pets, but I tend to put my laptop on the carpet. lol.

jeremyshaw said:
The mobile 4 series, should be the 4500MHD, which is the first Intel IGP to have FULL 1080p h264, VC-1, and AVC (iirc, those three) decode. In theory, with the right codec, it will not have an issue at all.... (in reality, I use MHC-HC, which engages DXVA properly on my Acer 4820TZ - same IGP). Can you update the IGP drivers?

But as for dust? Every laptop I have owned, gets clogged up in about 2 months if the fan is constantly spining (I travel a lot), about 6+ months if it runs almost passively most of the time).
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I'm not sure I can update the IGP drivers as I'm on Ubuntu now. I'll look into it and let ya know, tho.



Thanks for the help. Much appreciated !
 
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