I changed my web browser away from Epiphany, and this had a radical impact - system runs much cooler.
Also, try hdparm -B 1 /dev/sd* (or be specific which discs you want to power down).
Using powertop could also help.
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM, g <geleem@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On 12/12/2011 01:59 PM, Patrick Lists wrote:-=-
> On 12-12-11 06:18, g wrote:
>> if you had done such while still using the radeon driver, it would have
>> been interesting to know before and after. plus, knowing temp between
>> recent and last time of cleaning could give you an idea of how often you
>> need to do such.
>
> Did that. No change between before and after. The temperature still was
> high. Admittedly the fans etc were quite clean.
ok.
-=-
>> as above, if catalyst drivers do not let you monitor, how do you know
>> it is better? :-)
>
> No more lockups and the fans hardly run. With radeon I had lockups and
> the fans would run fast.
ok. all interesting information.
i am considering getting a laptop for my next system and such problems
are among my concern.
i have not decided which make/model, but any and all potential problems
i can solve or find solutions for now will help to enjoy life more. ;)
thank you.
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