Datamining CPU Usage and Overheating

TheHammer24 · #1 08-18-2005, 02:44 PM

I find that when I datamine 3 or more skins at a time, the heat coming out of my laptops exhaust fans is very hot. Furthermore, the CPU usage is consistently over 50% during these times that can last up to 10 hours. Must I worry about my computer overheating? Does anyone have any suggestions?

#2 08-18-2005, 02:48 PM

Clean the dust out of your heatsink?

TheHammer24 · #3 08-18-2005, 02:49 PM

Check that, the CPU usage is definitely under 10%. How would I clean the dust out?

#4 08-18-2005, 02:53 PM

Check your user's manual. When my Dell laptop was overheating I needed to open it up and spray some compressed air through the heatsink. After a while it started overheating again so I took the heatsink out and applied new thermal grease to the processor and I haven't had any problems since.

TheHammer24 · #5 08-21-2005, 05:43 PM

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Check your user's manual. When my Dell laptop was overheating I needed to open it up and spray some compressed air through the heatsink. After a while it started overheating again so I took the heatsink out and applied new thermal grease to the processor and I haven't had any problems since.

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Define overheating? The back part of my computer is hot and I was just wondering if that is normal, or if it is something that is not and is being caused by my datamining. THanks for your help so far.

Mr Gee · #6 08-21-2005, 07:22 PM

Your laptop should be designed to run at 100% CPU usage without any problems. It will get pretty warm when going at full tilt for extended periods, but this is normal. Just make sure you don't block the vents. If it starts crashing/freezing when datamining, or feels even warmer than normal, then it might be overheating. If it's overheating and it's still under warranty, then it's faulty and you should be able to send it back to Dell to get it sorted.

Robby Box · #7 08-22-2005, 03:21 AM

I suggest you get a life and just play some Poker - I hope your machine melts into a festering pile of Pus.

mattw · #8 08-22-2005, 07:03 AM

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I suggest you get a life and just play some Poker - I hope your machine melts into a festering pile of Pus.

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nh, sir.

#9 08-22-2005, 09:40 AM

If your computer is not crashing, then probably you shouldn't worry about the heat.

theRealMacoy · #10 08-27-2005, 05:56 AM

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Check your user's manual. When my Dell laptop was overheating I needed to open it up and spray some compressed air through the heatsink. After a while it started overheating again so I took the heatsink out and applied new thermal grease to the processor and I haven't had any problems since.

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cool thanks for the info...but i have a couple questions

where pray tell does one buy thermal grease?

and where do i apply it?...what does a heat sink look like?

cheers and thanks,
the Real Macoy