Hey all, I have a hardware question. I have a laptop that might be overheating, the reason I say MIGHT is because I don't really notice much of a performance hit when the computer starts to get hot (yes burning hot).
My system BIOS (which cannot be updated any further), does not actually list a core temp, or anything else that has to deal with the measurement of the software.
My question is, since the heat seems to come from the BOTTOM of the system, does anyone know of a type of hotplate (basically i would put the system on the plate and it would give me a readout on the temp) that I could use?
I would personally like something that interlinked with the system in some way, since I am a computer programmer I was thinking I could make (or even download if programs exist to shut down in cases of extreme heat) a program that shut down the system when it reached a certain temp.
Any advice would be helpful.
Please do not answer with advice on how to solve the overheating problem, as
2006-09-09 05:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by D 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
stated previously I DONT KNOW IF IT IS OVERHEATING OR NOT. I just want measurements.
2006-09-09 05:57:01 · update #1
You didn't say what laptop you have.
If you have a Dell Inspiron/Latitude. This utility will tell you all your fan speeds, cpu, gpu, hard drive, memory, and chipset temperatures.
http://www.diefer.de/i8kfan/index.html
Then there is Throttlewatch, which lets you know if your cpu is being throttled due heat.
http://www.overclockers.com/tips00715/
2006-09-15 18:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by biller19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just like to let you know, I have a laptop with the same problem, TE2100 by Toshiba, with the same problem. Although the BIOS does not display the temperature, it does have a capability to shut itself down when the temperature reaches dangerous level.
You might want to research your laptop's feature before you do, possibly, a redundunt work.
EDIT
If you want to measure on temporary basis, you can use the inferad thermometer available at many places including Sears.
If you want to measure continously, you'll need a thermister type probe with an interface. Look here:
http://www.onsetcomp.com/
2006-09-09 06:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 12:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A digital meat thermometer will work. The one I have has a probe that can be stuck into meat with the main unit outside the oven. It reads from below O degrees C to about 400o C. They are avaliable from Lee Valley tools.
2006-09-15 05:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a reverse fan that shoot hot air out. u can find it any pc supply , dont need to get a template ..or u want to complicate ur life.. maybe u can use the heat to fry ur eggs in da morning .jk..
2006-09-09 06:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by asab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋