27.10.2008 11:05 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

New MacBook Pro: In Depth Analysis

Hereafter are details and information we noticed after having tested the MacBook Pro for several days - Heat release and fans In standard usage, meaning no 3D request or tasks requiring CPU/GPU to be fully loaded for a long period, the MacBook Pro enclosure remains "cold", even if you are charging your battery. The bottom part of the new enclosure does not have the tendency to heat up as with the previous model, this is linked to the new design. When launching CPU-demanding application (PowerFractal for 10 minutes), the temperature of the CPU quickly increases (test performed with the 2.8 GHZ Core 2 Duo model) and Hardware monitor indicates something interesting regarding the CPU cooling procedure: Fans keep spinning at 2000 rpm, till the CPU temperature reaches 105°C, then their speed increases gradually till 3600 rpm, one can hardly hear them. Then the speed is adjusted in order to maintain the CPU temperature just below 100°C. In such conditions, do not think of having your

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