[Klug-general] How hot is hot?

[George Prowse]

On 31/07/2010 13:23, Jake Subs wrote:
> I've installed a sensors applet in ubuntu for my thinkpad x60s laptop
> because it was getting a bit hot. Now I know how hot but I don't know
> whether it's _too_ hot.
>
> 56 degress Celsius.
>
> And that's just running a couple of web browsers, GNU IMP, text editor...
>
> Is that too hot? If so, how can I cool it? Or is it this confounded
> muggy summer?
>
> tia, Jake

Modern CPUs induce what's called "thermal throttling" at ~85c - 90c but 
you should get a warning at about 75c. If it is a multicore system you 
also have the problem of the chip temperature vs junction temperature.

All in all, just keep it lower than 75c and you will be ok.