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MBP early '11 kernel_task over 300% when unplugged
Ok, after reading so many topics and not finding a solution maybe I should join the army of people posting topics about a kernel_task problem with a MBP.
Which MacBook do I own: MacBook Pro 13", ...
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How can I put heavy load on my CPU for a long period of time?
How can I put my CPU under very high pressure for a long period of time? Are there programs for that that I can keep running ?
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Complete Specs for Mid-2010 iMac & Early-2011 MacBook Pro?
OK, so here I am. I've searched anywhere I could but definitely couldn't find what I was looking for.
I'm thinking of performing some sort of upgrade (e.g. SSD or memory or CPU) and I'm trying to ...
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Normal Operating Temperature Range for Aluminum MacBook Pro 15" circa 2012? [closed]
I've searched the web, including AskDifferent, support.apple.com, and Google but cannot find a definitive answer to the question "What is the normal operating temperature range for an aluminum 15" ...
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MacBook Pro CPU temperature is over 90 degrees while playing video
I have MacBook Pro:
13-inch, Late 2011
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 3000 384MB
OS X Lion 10.7.4
When it plays video CPU temperature goes over 90 degrees and fan makes ...
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Limit processor speed like in Windows
In Windows (Linux too), you have the very useful "Power saver" mode that limits the maximum frequency at which your CPU runs.
Is there something similar in OS X?
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What are safe CPU temperatures ranges under heavy load in the unibody Macbook Pro?
I noticed that under heavy CPU load, the temperature differences between the CPU and CPU heatsink are very high:
picture from iStatPro; 2.0 GHz quad-core i7 (2635QM) Sandy Bridge; Macbook Pro 8.2
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What is the new turbo boost in the MacBook line?
The new MacBook line has a new turbo boost added to the processor:
What exactly does this mean? From what I've heard, the processor can runs above the clocked speed for a short period of time. ...
