Noisy K415B

[simonp]

Hi,

I've had my PCG-K415B just over a week now and am finding it very noisy - mainly from the fans which presumably are for the processor. Is this normal? I've spoken to Sony support and they suggested I reinstall the utilities, which I've done, but this has made no difference.

I understand that this model, with a desktop processor, is likely to get fairly warm but I didn't expect it to have the fan on all the time.

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Simon

[seb21__]

The problem is the CPU. I have a PCG-FR315S with P4 2666MHz desktop CPU. And the fan runs every time.

But you can check the temperature with mobilemeter.

http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Oakland/8259/

Below 50 degrees should be normal. More than 70 degrees is critical.

[rich912]

I've spoken to Sony support and they suggested I reinstall the utilities

Another extremely helpful suggestion from support. I wonder what number this is in the manual:smileyconfused:

[seb21__]

Another extremely helpful suggestion from support. I wonder what number this is in the manual

[simonp]

Well I've checked the temperature using mobmeter and it seems to be running at 55oC ish.

Does this sound normal and not fault like?

Thanks again

[rich912]

55 is fine for your model.

[simonp]

Fair enough, cheers for your advice.

Are the VGN-FS series (215E to be exact) quieter? Presumably they are given they have notebook processors.

[seb21__]

Yes the CPU in your VAIO produce approw 10 watts more heat. That's why it could be normal.

Keep the fan clean, play not to long games, keep the temperature below 70 degrees.

It is a very hot CPU for a laptop.:smileysad:

[seb21__]

*oops, double post*:smileyblush:

[seb21__]

Are the VGN-FS series (215E to be exact) quieter? Presumably they are given they have notebook processors.

Be carefully with the FS series. There are some problems with the FS115 series. If you want buy an FS, then buy the FS215Z with AV docking station.
Be carefully with the hook. The battery livetime is below 2 hours. Without the problems of the FS115S serie, it could be a nice laptop, IMO.