Optimising my Macbook Pro 3.1

hi all, have had macbook couple of years , loved every min. (apart moments cost me £200).

anyway swapped on swapz macbook black 2.16, direct swap, realised why fixed it, (lad thought had nivida graphics card issue, monitor ribbon).

anyway here stats:

macbook pro (macbookpro3,1)
intel core 2 duo @ 2200 mhz
4 gb - ddr2 sdram @ 667 mhz
geforce 8600m gt

hardrive:

capacity: 320.07 gb (320,072,933,376 bytes)
model: wdc wd3200bekt-00f3t0
revision: 11.01a11
serial number: wd-wxm409sk6509
native command queuing: yes
queue depth: 32
removable media: no
detachable drive: no
bsd name: disk0
rotational rate: 7200
medium type: rotational
partition map type: gpt (guid partition table)
s.m.a.r.t. status: verified

want optimize macbook as can, taking car of try avoid dreaded nivida graphics errors. notice whilst playing flash games, online games or normal 3d games heat rises 95ºc. used antec diamond thermal paste, (a thin layer) has calmed down under load few ºc.

advice people can give me? can't afford new laptop i'm going can prolong life of one. scared hell out of me when see on 90ºc.

many , forward hearing guys .

amy

 

macbookamy said: ↑

i notice whilst playing flash games, online games or normal 3d games heat rises 95ºc.

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that's quite normal. mac not overheating. intel processors used in macs designed automatically shut down prevent damage if overheat. cpu tjmax = 105c, gpu tjmax = 100c on i3, i5, i7 processors. (source: intel) if you're not using it, istat pro give accurate readings of temps , fan speeds, among other things.

unless there rare defect in mac, temps within normal operating range, considering workload being put on it. websites flash content, games , other multimedia apps put higher demand on cpu/gpu, generating more heat. normal. if you're putting high demands on system, such gaming or other multimedia tasks, expect temps rise , fans spin accordingly. it's mac doing job maintain temps within normal range.

quite normal mac become extremely hot touch during intensive operations. aluminum body transfers heat more other materials used in computer casings, feel heat more. doesn't indicate it's overheating , not harm computer hot touch.

fans on when mac on, spinning @ minimum of 2000 rpm (for mbps) or 1800 rpm (for mbas, mbs , minis). imacs have 3 fans minimum speeds in 800-1200 range. spin faster needed keep temps @ safe level. if they're spinning without increased heat, try resetting smc. (pram/nvram has nothing these issues, resetting not help.)

intake , exhaust vents in of computer near hinge on mac notebooks. imac vent slot on near top of computer. make sure vents remain unblocked allow computer perform @ best.

learn fans in mac
apple portables: operating temperature

flash-related issues:

• find flash version , make sure it's latest version available.
• install clicktoflash (safari), flashblock (firefox) or flashblock (chrome) control flash content plays on websites.
• use youtube html5 video player watch youtube videos, when available. (may impact fullscreen viewing. see link details.)

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i can't afford new laptop i'm going can prolong life of one.

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there's nothing need "optimize" mac. there things can improve performance , reduce demands on system resources: performance tips mac os x

 

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