I have Intel i3-370M processor in my laptop and it's constantly overheating even when watching a movie or surfing the net. I have to put something underneath it or use additional coolers and even then, they only prolong the time until it shuts down.
Is there a way to limit the speed of the processor, so it wouldn't overheat. I've tried using CPU Idle and other software but the drivers they use don't load. Is there one for Intel processors?
I really don't need the speed it provides and cleaning of the cooler won't help as the laptop overheated from the time my dad bought it. The cooler blows air from the side so in theory the laptop should work flat on the desk, shouldn't it?
I'm monitoring the temperature and it's always above 60C, with addtional cooler and with about 2cm above the table, is this normal? The maximum temperature for the processor is 90C.
P.S. I don't want to deal with BIOS as it requires very good knowledge of how the CPU works and the voltages involved. I'm not that advanced as of yet, or is it the only way?
Thank you for any help.
A noob in a sauna with extra-super-speed processor.
Is there a way to limit the speed of the processor, so it wouldn't overheat. I've tried using CPU Idle and other software but the drivers they use don't load. Is there one for Intel processors?
I really don't need the speed it provides and cleaning of the cooler won't help as the laptop overheated from the time my dad bought it. The cooler blows air from the side so in theory the laptop should work flat on the desk, shouldn't it?
I'm monitoring the temperature and it's always above 60C, with addtional cooler and with about 2cm above the table, is this normal? The maximum temperature for the processor is 90C.
P.S. I don't want to deal with BIOS as it requires very good knowledge of how the CPU works and the voltages involved. I'm not that advanced as of yet, or is it the only way?
Thank you for any help.
A noob in a sauna with extra-super-speed processor.