east1999
May 3, 10:14 AM
Hey everyone,
I read most threads in this forum about overheating, but it turned out that's not at all a concern in a daily basis. What is a concern, however, is the instant fan noise whenever the laptop gets under load.
It is constant when running games (always at 6000 rpm). I've tried Call of Duty IV, and Starcraft II. Also Crysis II via Boot Camp.
It may happen under Facetime.
It may happen if you leave a flash animation running in a tab.
it may happen with AirVideo Server (serving to an iPod).
Turns out there's really no middle ground for this fan. It is either audible, or isn't. With 2000 rpm you know it's there, but frankly that's barely a concern. Sometimes it turns on suddenly and goes to maximum speed in seconds, stays there for a minute or two, then drops down.
So I guess that ANY heavy load will come with fan noise. Here's what I need to ask then.
- Is this a given for Sandy Bridge?
- Do you have this kind of noise in your C2D MacBooks (Air included)?
- Is it better when you have more fans involved (larger MBP's, iMacs..)?
Like I said, it hasn't been that much a concern for most uses, because they stay under the radar. The MBP gets hot but that's not even a problem. What I get is there is a clear threshold between what you can do (silently) and what produces noise. I stopped playing games because I really cannot do with that much noise. Turns out the GPU can roll with a lot of games, but I thought the noise wasn't included. Plus I'm afraid I'll damage the laptop if the fan is on for so long.
I'm thinking I'd rather have lower processing power and silent operation. I can take a longer iPhoto import if I don't hear this fan. Help?
I read most threads in this forum about overheating, but it turned out that's not at all a concern in a daily basis. What is a concern, however, is the instant fan noise whenever the laptop gets under load.
It is constant when running games (always at 6000 rpm). I've tried Call of Duty IV, and Starcraft II. Also Crysis II via Boot Camp.
It may happen under Facetime.
It may happen if you leave a flash animation running in a tab.
it may happen with AirVideo Server (serving to an iPod).
Turns out there's really no middle ground for this fan. It is either audible, or isn't. With 2000 rpm you know it's there, but frankly that's barely a concern. Sometimes it turns on suddenly and goes to maximum speed in seconds, stays there for a minute or two, then drops down.
So I guess that ANY heavy load will come with fan noise. Here's what I need to ask then.
- Is this a given for Sandy Bridge?
- Do you have this kind of noise in your C2D MacBooks (Air included)?
- Is it better when you have more fans involved (larger MBP's, iMacs..)?
Like I said, it hasn't been that much a concern for most uses, because they stay under the radar. The MBP gets hot but that's not even a problem. What I get is there is a clear threshold between what you can do (silently) and what produces noise. I stopped playing games because I really cannot do with that much noise. Turns out the GPU can roll with a lot of games, but I thought the noise wasn't included. Plus I'm afraid I'll damage the laptop if the fan is on for so long.
I'm thinking I'd rather have lower processing power and silent operation. I can take a longer iPhoto import if I don't hear this fan. Help?
cbegf
Nov 13, 09:14 PM
you get the ? disk icon when holding down shift key?
but without shift key it boots normally?
you may want to let it get to the happy mac icon, then hold down shift
yeah the happy mac thats what i see no matter when i push the shift key
but without shift key it boots normally?
you may want to let it get to the happy mac icon, then hold down shift
yeah the happy mac thats what i see no matter when i push the shift key
locovaca
Nov 10, 06:35 AM
You may want to check out this:
http://www.gyration.com/ultragt-compact.htm
Comp USA's have them out for demo, if you have one close to you.
I have the full sized gyration and like the keyboard, plus using the mouse in the air is really cool and does make it very useful for presentations (if you need that...), but also works well as a standard optical 3 button mouse.
http://www.gyration.com/ultragt-compact.htm
Comp USA's have them out for demo, if you have one close to you.
I have the full sized gyration and like the keyboard, plus using the mouse in the air is really cool and does make it very useful for presentations (if you need that...), but also works well as a standard optical 3 button mouse.
mddharma
Sep 20, 07:21 PM
:mad: The 17" apple studio displays I saw on line - ARE NOT AVAilable. Not at the price they were quoting. So now I have more thinking to do. There are 2 companies that claim they have them in stock but want close to $650!
I have seen quite a few on ebay in the 250 - 300 range. What do you all think of buying a monitor on ebay?
I have seen quite a few on ebay in the 250 - 300 range. What do you all think of buying a monitor on ebay?
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vibelife
Dec 19, 08:36 AM
I'm still not sure if I can make it to MWSF, but if I do, I'll definitely be at the meetup.
Me too!!
Me too!!
bartelby
Aug 6, 01:38 PM
Right! Competition closed, we have a winner!!!
For an awful second I thought it was going to be e :D
For an awful second I thought it was going to be e :D
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DanMacApple
Dec 29, 06:32 AM
2nd or 3rd iPad?? I still need to purchase my first:D
rlogin
May 1, 06:20 AM
yep... restart doesn't fix it. I have same problem with two 27-inch, Late 2009 running Version 10.7 Lion Server Build 11A444d.
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tribalium
Mar 21, 06:55 AM
going CG here. Looks like a 5pm launch, when are u guys expecting to arrive then?
Ponchobot
Apr 28, 03:37 PM
I know this might be a stupid question but i have been googling for hours now and i cannot find a solution.
Is there a way to unlock any other basebands off the iPhone 4 not only 1.59.00 that ultrasn0w does.? And if so can you please supply a list of the basebands that are unlockable with Verson 4.0iOS and up.?
Is there a way to unlock any other basebands off the iPhone 4 not only 1.59.00 that ultrasn0w does.? And if so can you please supply a list of the basebands that are unlockable with Verson 4.0iOS and up.?
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rainbowboi
Oct 23, 08:52 AM
when do you guys think people will start lining up...I'm trying to figure out when I should (if i have to) leave school to get a t-shirt!
fbriggs
Feb 27, 12:49 AM
press h to toggle help information
press m to toggle the slider menu
press t to toggle track info
press i to toggle fps
press m to toggle the slider menu
press t to toggle track info
press i to toggle fps
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OwlsAndApples
Mar 17, 08:27 PM
Any of the Call of Duty's
oh...and Jezzball...:rolleyes:
oh...and Jezzball...:rolleyes:
lPHONE
Dec 9, 04:17 AM
Screenaid should be in the Hall of Shame.. Maybe yours was a beginners luck purchase but keep ordering and they'll get you. Google screenaid before you order anything. Several of my colleagues in the industry have blacklisted them
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Lanvin Patchwork Fur Scarf
PRADA Synthetic long-sleeved
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Prada Hobo Calfskin Fur Tote
Scarf: Hand made
a printed scarf tucked in,
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Torster
Apr 21, 01:34 AM
The new Final Cut Pro X will take full advantage of all cores and as much RAM as you can throw at it.
Its fully optimized for OpenCL, Grand Central Dispatch, and is native 64-bit. Pair a 12-core with 64 GB of RAM and a wicked OpenCL-compatible graphics card and you'll have a monster FCP machine.
Its fully optimized for OpenCL, Grand Central Dispatch, and is native 64-bit. Pair a 12-core with 64 GB of RAM and a wicked OpenCL-compatible graphics card and you'll have a monster FCP machine.
innominato5090
Dec 25, 11:17 AM
http://www.timeidol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Jack-Daniels-1.jpg
should be a tought month!
should be a tought month!
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ATD
Oct 20, 01:09 AM
Thanks guys for confirming it's not too much an inside joke and thanks for the kind words. :D
I'm half way done with the animation, hopeful I don't get too busy and have to drop it.
I'm half way done with the animation, hopeful I don't get too busy and have to drop it.
MisterMe
Jun 15, 03:22 PM
Dr. Macenstein is full of crap. MacRumor.com's bot has been pwned.
Dave00
Dec 13, 11:20 AM
Hi all,
I need to scan some photo prints in for archiving, and I'm not real satisfied with my current scanner (Canon) which I've used the past couple years. It seems to have problems picking up subtle color gradients, so the pictures wind up looking overly contrasted. In talking to others, this seems to be an extremely common problem. Anyone know of a solution?
Thanks!
--D
I need to scan some photo prints in for archiving, and I'm not real satisfied with my current scanner (Canon) which I've used the past couple years. It seems to have problems picking up subtle color gradients, so the pictures wind up looking overly contrasted. In talking to others, this seems to be an extremely common problem. Anyone know of a solution?
Thanks!
--D
ethana
May 2, 03:06 PM
28th Production week, 2007. 200 MHZ CPU speed, A1203, 8GB. To know more, we need more information. Why do you want to know?
What more information would you like?
Specifically I'd like to know more about the production date. Was it one of the first iPhone 2G's sold? Or one of the last? Obviously it was made in 2007 so at least it was within the first year. What is the earlier known "production week" for an iPhone 2G?
What more information would you like?
Specifically I'd like to know more about the production date. Was it one of the first iPhone 2G's sold? Or one of the last? Obviously it was made in 2007 so at least it was within the first year. What is the earlier known "production week" for an iPhone 2G?
fpar
Jun 20, 09:42 AM
would you send it to the uk? The address would be confirmed. paypal
Thanks
Thanks
apfhex
Mar 21, 10:49 PM
Well, usually *I* buy single player games and my friends buy the multiplayer ones that we play. :)
MisterMe
Jun 15, 08:26 PM
Find a parabolic equation that matches the graph.
/threadAs the graph is not of a parabolic function, what good would that do?
/threadAs the graph is not of a parabolic function, what good would that do?
TheMonarch
Dec 20, 06:42 PM
I dunno if somethings wrong with yours, but mine had a weird aluminum/plastic/electronics smell when I fist got it.
Went away after a few days of use...
Went away after a few days of use...
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