Netbook CPU - 60C at Full load for 15 min?

[ryanpianesi]

Hello all.

Today I purchased an Acer Aspire One AOD270. It contains an Intel Atom N2600.
When I have the computer under a stress test for 15 min (15 min at 100% consumption)
The temperatures of the cores (both) get up to 60C. Is this normal? Or is this too high?
How hot can the CPU get before things get damaged? What temp should I begin to get worried?

Also, Just for general reference -- Do Laptops run hotter then Desktops? are laptops made to withstand high temperatures?

[ryanpianesi]

Anyone? 

[Geek-9pm]

Basically, Desktops are easier to cool with forced ventilation. However, Laptops should be designed for lower power consumption.

At the present time, Desktops have a slight advantage in cost, heat and performance. But desktops are to large to cray with you.

But that is clanging. With the new technologies, a CPU does not have to be hot to be 'hot'. More performance with less power is now available.

Having said that, you should take that back to the store for a full refund. That kind of heat and CPU load is way out of line for a brand new out-of-box laptop. You would erect the things to start at about 35 C and rise to about 55 C tops.

Somebody please correct me. Is 60 C right for anew laptop?

[ryanpianesi]

Basically, Desktops are easier to cool with forced ventilation. However, Laptops should be designed for lower power consumption.

At the present time, Desktops have a slight advantage in cost, heat and performance. But desktops are to large to cray with you.

But that is clanging. With the new technologies, a CPU does not have to be hot to be 'hot'. More performance with less power is now available.

Having said that, you should take that back to the store for a full refund. That kind of heat and CPU load is way out of line for a brand new out-of-box laptop. You would erect the things to start at about 35 C and rise to about 55 C tops.

Somebody please correct me. Is 60 C right for anew laptop?

I don't think you understood me. I ran prime95 (a CPU stress test), which held the cpu at 100% usage for 15 min. The temp got to around 60C..Other wise, with regular tasks, it operates around 47C

[Geek-9pm]

Sorry, I have a problem reading.
Yes, 60 C is very  high, but at the limit allowed by Intel.
The storage limit is 85 C, but the working top is 60 C.
Running at 47 C is normal.
You can get the full specs from the Intel site.

[Salmon Trout]

ryanpianesi, you got off to a bad start by posting your question and then bumping the thread 32 minutes later. Maybe you did not realise this is a forum, not a chat room? Anyhow, the Atom N2600 spec sheet lists the maximum operating temperature as 100 C* so you have a way to go. and 47 idle and 60 on load are absolutely normal and typical. So relax.

*Electrical/Thermal parameters
V core      0.91V - 1.21V
Maximum operating temperature      100°C
Thermal Design Power      3.5 Watt

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Atom/Intel-Atom%20N2600.html

[ryanpianesi]

Where is this information from? Is there one from the Intel site? At what temp should I get worried?

[Salmon Trout]

Where is this information from? Is there one from the Intel site? At what temp should I get worried?

If it goes over about 70 for any reason you should investigate I guess. You can use Google to find the Intel data sheet (max Tj 100C) and read about the thermal trip which operates at Tj=125 C.

[Geek-9pm]

Thanks for the correction. Thought I had the right right data for that CPU.  Anyway, the CPU is holding itself at a safe temp. I stand corrected.

EDIT: More detail is in the Intel Data Sheet.
http://www.intel.com/content/dam/doc/datasheet/atom-d2000-n2000-vol-1-datasheet.pdf

Yes, 100 C is a max given in one place, but 50 C is in another place. But there is a trip at 125 C.

Some sensors are programmable. This give the manufacture some margins ton work with.

[ryanpianesi]

Okay..Now I'm confused. Can someone clarify?

[Salmon Trout]

Yes, 100 C is a max given in one place, but 50 C is in another place. But there is a trip at 125 C.

100 C is the maximum allowed operating temperature, 50 C is the maximum design temperature under average conditions. I repeat, the OP's CPU is operating within spec and at normal temperatures.

[Salmon Trout]

Okay..Now I'm confused. Can someone clarify?

Geek9PM is, essentially, talking out of his "keister". As is frequently the case, he is not, as he ought, allowing ignorance and lack of understanding to prevent him from posting. Disregard his posts in this thread. You have nothing to worry about. Go away and use your netbook.

[Geek-9pm]

Yes, 100 C is a max given in one place, but 50 C is in another place. But there is a trip at 125 C.

From the data sheet.
Running over 50 C is outside of one of the limits given. Read it yourself. No, it does not damage anything, but it is one of the limits given.

[ryanpianesi]

Salmon -- So is it running above the temp that it should be?? I'm a little worried. Geek-9pm, Change your experience to a beginner.

[Computer_Commando]

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Atom/Intel-Atom%20N2600.html