X32 CPU temperature - is this normal?

[ot14]

The CPU temperature depends on the power scheme. I usually use "Thinkpad default".

When the laptop isn't doing anything, the temperature is around 50C, but when the CPU is used fully for a few minutes (solving something), the temperature climbs to 80C.

Does this sound normal? I'm using Centrino Hardware Control to monitor the CPU: http://www.pbus-167.com/chc.htm

[nolifer]

I use Notebook Hardware Control.

And now my X31 is at 50c and max temps I've had is 69c.

[mpcook]

I have an X31 (different processor) but I don't believe it has ever gone over 70 and is usually in the hi 50's, low 60's.

[mpcook]

I have an X31 (different processor) but I don't believe it has ever gone over 70 and is usually in the hi 50's, low 60's.

And just to expand, when it got up to 70, I was doing major major number crunching - statistical analysis on a very large dataset.

[ot14]

Anyone with an X32?

Note, it takes more than a few seconds of serious 'thinking' for my laptop to get to 80C.

What worries me though, is that if the CPU wasn't installed properly - the contact with the heat sink isn't tight enough, it can lead to higher than normal temperatures, or more fan activity than is necessary.