s0106267 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Hi guys, I have a crazy problem here. My laptop heats up like hell. I have tested it twice. When I run OS X, Windows XP and Fedora for an hour each, I have observed that the system heats up a lot with OS X. Its so hot at he back (battery) that I can't even touch it. Nothing happens when running Windows or Fedora. Also, I just tested it by browsing the net on the three platforms. Can you tell me why is that happening with OS X. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine_Coon Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 If you post specs of your laptop, it might help. Some Windows-based laptops have some sort of the fan management software installed. my best guess on your OS X install you lack this software. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/#findComment-204716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0106267 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Its a Toshiba Satellite M100 Intel Core Solo 1.66 Ghz 512 MB RAM (533) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/#findComment-204733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammjet Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 OSX can't read the sensors in your non-Apple laptop, so it can't implement any power management. All of that is left to the BIOS and if it isn't sophisticated enough to manage power/temperatures, things will get hot and your battery will drain power quickly. Try playing with the Energy Saver system preference. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/#findComment-204734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0106267 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Yeah I did that.........but still.....nothing...... Its really tooooooo hot....red hot...... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/#findComment-204739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondergod Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 you can try cputhrottler...check my sig... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/29669-laptop-heats-up/#findComment-204757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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