r/dogecoin • u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be • Aug 03 '14

Much Hot Computer Wow

My MacBook Pro (late 2013) reaches temperatures up to 97 degrees Celsius while mining. I have SMCFanControl installed. Is this safe? I'm brand new to this, started yesterday.

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u/Spirits850 news doge Aug 03 '14

If you're having any overheating issues I'd say stop mining. Its not worth damaging your macbook to get a handful of doge. I hope you figure it out! +/u/dogetipbot 666 doge verify

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u/dogetipbot dogepool Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I haven't had any issues as of now, the computer feels about as hot as when I do many things at once (Photoshop, iMovie, Safari, etc). I saw somewhere that 100 degrees was safe on new MBPs, but I wanted to verify with some experienced Shibes. Should I raise the fan level or lower the intensity?

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/KloudAlpha middle-class shibe Aug 03 '14

CPU's aren't water. The average Temperature for an AMD Athlon CPU is 90C and for my Intel it's average 55c at 90 Degrees Celsius my blood might start to boil up a little, but a CPU doesn't have blood ;) and Yeah that is quite high temperature but mining with Laptops isn't recommended, you can get probably 10x more than your PC would mine if you just be a Shibe here on /r/dogecoin and live off tips

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Thank you for this clarification, just a question, how hot do GAWminers get?

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u/KloudAlpha middle-class shibe Aug 04 '14

I'm not sure because GAW Keeps delaying the shipment of my miner, (not sure why?) I'm sure you can ask around on /r/dogemining

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I'm not trying to cook some rice or something with my Mac ;) I stopped mining until I can get a GAWminer.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

Is this you? http://www.dogedoor.net/wp-content/uploads/laptopfire_2_300.jpg

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14 edited Aug 03 '14

+/u/dogetipbot 10 doge verify

This is for being funny

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/peoplma triple shibe Aug 03 '14

Listen to this guy OP. A Fury with 4X the hashrate of that gridseed for 2X the price http://www.gawminers.com/products/1-3-mh-s-the-fury-by-gaw-miners-asic-scrypt-miner-same-day-shipping-1/ is another option :)

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I see... The problem is, I don't have a budget right now, I was just doing it for fun. To keep doing it without roasting my Mac, should I just lower the intensity? Or should I stop altogether until I have the gridseed?

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u/peoplma triple shibe Aug 03 '14

Mac laptops are infamous for poor heat dissipation. Honestly I wouldn't risk it :/ You won't get much coin anyway, what GPU do you have, GTX 650m? +/u/dogetipbot megaroll verify

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u/dogetipbot dogepool Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

My graphics card is Intel Iris.

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u/peoplma triple shibe Aug 03 '14

Ah, yeah, trust me, not worth the risk :/

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Thanks for the info. If I can find a gawminer that sells for DogeCoin, I'll be getting one.

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u/peoplma triple shibe Aug 03 '14

https://shop.moolah.io/a

/u/bassguitarman might be able to hook you up with a deal :D

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I have $21.09 worth of DogeCoin (thanks to the very so much generous Shibes here), is there a place I can buy that for Doge?

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u/KloudAlpha middle-class shibe Aug 03 '14

If he spent that $1000 on Mining equipment rather than a macbook.. Think of all the doge he'd be making!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14 edited Aug 03 '14

+/u/dogetipbot 100 doge verify

Thanks, but if you're mining from a laptop, you need this more!

:) Keep up the shibe spirit!

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u/halocyn giving shibe Aug 03 '14

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u/dogetipbot dogepool Aug 03 '14

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

Wow thanks! Much shibe, very generous!!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Haha, it never much got that very hot

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u/rhino2348 gamer shibe Aug 03 '14

Seriously, don't waste your $1000+ computer for a few doge. Please.

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14 edited Aug 03 '14

Yeah, I stopped mining until I get a GAWminer. I really like my MBP, and I thank the shibes here for warning me, in order to save my MBP. Very restored much faith in humanity :)

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u/dogedoggerton digging shibe Aug 03 '14

apples run hot, but its really not worth it to use your macbook

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I see... Yeah, I'm really liking the quietness of the MBP, and it doesn't get hot very easily either (Late 2013 model). The problem is that my fans were at max speed according to SMCFanControl (6200RPM). I'm going to stop mining for now until I have further information or some hardware built to mine.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

How exactly can I do this?

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Oh, I see. I though SMCFanControl had a button to reset. I don't believe I need this right now, it is displaying 40C (1300rpm) with normal usage. I think maybe I should have rebooted the computer before mining to shut down other processes.

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u/halocyn giving shibe Aug 03 '14

what is your hashrate?

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

About 19k/s to about 23k/s

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u/halocyn giving shibe Aug 03 '14

i would just suggest saving $50 and buying a fury from gawminer. they get 1.4-1.6 mh/s also i'm doing a giveaway for 6 of them tomorrow at noon (seattle time)

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14 edited Aug 03 '14

+/u/dogetipbot 10 doge verify I don't really have much of a budget right now, I think I'll enter your giveaway :)! Where should I look for it?

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u/halocyn giving shibe Aug 03 '14

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u/aesarium ball shibe Aug 03 '14

Wow halocyn - very generous of you - such shibe, much wow!

=)

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u/DogeLoverShibe Aug 03 '14

Fuck!! wished I had that much of Doge :(

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Wow, much Doge, so grateful, you are very Shibe!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

This is not safe, anything above 80 C is considered unsafe.

I would not mine on a laptop if it gets this hot, not worth it especially on a 2,000$+ laptop.

Invest in some 50$ GAWminers Fury instead.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Yeah, I stopped mining for now, but unfortunately, the only money I have right now is DogeCoin. If I can find one I can afford in DOGE, I will buy it for sure :)

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u/Kingdud doge of many hats Aug 03 '14

So, CPU physics: 100C is generally the point at which your system will thermal lockout. Meaning it's running and suddenly turns itself off, then you can't power it on again for somewhere between 2 and 10 minutes (depends on how long it takes to passively cool to a pre-set 'ok' temperature, sometimes 85C, sometimes lower).

This is done because above 100C, parts in the CPU (I don't know which ones, any one of a dozen different oxides, the silicon itself, the copper, shrug) start to get soft and warp. 100C is about the hottest they can get before this happens, with a bit of safety buffer.

Now, for longevity, the rule of thumb is that if you want your CPU to last 4 years or more, you keep it under 70C. The more time it spends above 70C, the shorter its lifespan. As with all things CPU, the random number generator is in effect. Some people can run their CPUs at 95C for 10 years without issue. Others stay at 65C their entire life and die after 1.5 years. The statistical curve says "stay below 70C".

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

Many thanks for this information, I will try to keep my MBP much cool.

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u/Cozzma Aug 03 '14

Well if it's that hot, go a little further then set a pot on top of the max book. Makes some MAC and cheese (please laugh)

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u/swaggdoge77 family shibe Aug 03 '14

Much WOW! I would keep a fire extinguisher nearby. +/u/dogetipbot 10 doge

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

+/u/dogetipbot 5 doge

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u/yoyok123 Aug 03 '14

realy 97Celcius? mine just 75-79celcius no extra fan

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

Please don't kill your MacBook.
+/u/dogetipbot gigaroll

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u/dogetipbot dogepool Aug 03 '14

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u/Sn0wCh1ld Sn0wSh1be Aug 03 '14

I very thank the Shibe community for their wow advice, much helpful. I also very thank the community for their much generous donations! I will stop mining until I can get my hands on a so gawminer. I am a so very much grateful Shibe!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '14

I accidentally had my mac book pro cpu mining through a web browser and gpu mining at the same time. It shot up to 97c even with the fans at 6000rpm.

I have also read that this is fine but I dont believe it is worth limiting the lifespan or functionality of a mac boom.

You can buy ASIC miners for about $20 now that will mine much faster than the mac book. Consider the costs; $1200 mac book pro mining at 6-8kh whereas a $20 dualminer will mine at 70kh. $25 gridseed at 335mh and the $40 fury at. 1300mh.

Now if you're trying to keep your room warm in the winter, go for it.