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Idle temps 68C on Toshiba laptop

"but it does tend to freeze when multi-tasking."

Based on the other things you said this means that it is sluggish and not that it completely locks up and has to be rebooted? In this case I would agree that the ram limitation could be the culprit.

If it otherwise runs ok and given its age and that there isn't much point in having it serviced I wouldn't worry too much about the warning. If it does start having major problems it would be more sensible to just replace it with a low end new laptop than spend money trying to fix it.

First off, thanks for your reply to my post.

I agree with you in your assessment of the warning error message I am getting, and also that this laptop isn't worth the expense of any service/diagnosis fee.

I wonder if you could possibly give me an idea as to what temp range would be considered normal for this 5 yr. laptop ?

Thanks again

Matt

reply to mattrixx
I have the same CPU in my 7yo laptop and my no load is around 49c.
It used to run high 50's to 60 but last time ripped it apart to clean the heat sink I reapplied it with AS5. I also installed Speedfan and changed the fan settings.
That might be something you look into if you want to bring the temps down.
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I agree with VegasMan. Although asd has a point, really, 512mb ram on an XP system should be adequate, even multi-tasking, though you might consider going to 1gb.

I suspect that you are running hot enough that the CPU is throttling down to a lower speed, which is part of it's built in thermal protection, especially based on the temps that you are describing, as that is right on the cusp of where the CPU should throttle-down.

Since you already did the correct things, such as blowing out the vents and insuring that the CPU fan was properly operating, then the next step is to remove the heatsink/fan from the cpu, thoroughly clean off the old material, and reapply a quality heat sink grease, such as AS5.

I would never let any of my notebooks run at that high a temp. The good thing is that there really is nothing mysterious to fix. If the vents are clear, and the cpu fan runs correctly, then the only culprit at that point is the interface between the heatsink and the cpu.
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reply to mattrixx
"I wonder if you could possibly give me an idea as to what temp range would be considered normal for this 5 yr. laptop ?"

I'm not sure but I would think something like the low 60s under reasonable load would be the max I would want to see. I don't like 68 idle. As you say, though, the reading could be inaccurate. I would just keep good backups if there are important things on the machine and use it, as is, until it becomes a pita and you want to trash it.

Thanks to ALL for your comments and insight.

I have installed the latest "Speed Fan", but I`m afraid it isn't that helpful other than as information.
This laptop`s MB apparently has meager sensors. There are no fan, voltages, etc. entries listed to monitor or manage.

The more I run this thing the more I doubt the accuracy of the actual temp reading (at least the cpu reading).
When under a load, I can hear the fan power up to spin faster RPM but the temp reading never moves from usual 68C.
When first turned on the temp reading is ~ 61C

Anyway, I'm not going to risk pulling the heatsink off and reapplying heat paste but take my chances, hoping its just a "bad" sensor.
I will continue to watch and run this "hand me down" until it eventually dies.

Thanks again
Matt

Try mobile meter, see if you get same readings.
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