2011 MBP options

[Ironsyde]

I have a high-end matte 15" 2011 Macbook Pro. It was noisy from the very start start under heavy CPU usage. It still works fine but it's gotten slower and noisier (I've tried cleaning the fans; didn't help) that I'll probably have to replace it soon. Is it possible that some components are just "burned out" and getting slower? I'm considering getting an SSD and re-applying the CPU paste if that helps.

I'm also considering selling it and getting the new non-retina one. Is there a good/easy way of doing this? Apple's recycling program offers ~$700 for it, which is a fraction of its original price, so it doesn't seem like a good deal.

 

[MisterKeeks]

What temperature does the processor reach? You can use Temperature Monitor to find this out.
http://www.bresink.com/osx/TemperatureMonitor.html

 

[Ironsyde]

It hits 100C easily under load. Had that happen even when it was new.

 

[hakuin]

Are you sure it is not a problem with that machine? If it is less than a year old or under Apple Care you could take it in and show them what's wrong.

 

[Ironsyde]

It's out of warranty, so taking it to Apple is out of the question. I don't think there's anything wrong with it since heat/noise is pretty normal for MBPs, mine has also gotten slower for some reason.

 

[Spink10]

It's out of warranty, so taking it to Apple is out of the question. I don't think there's anything wrong with it since heat/noise is pretty normal for MBPs, mine has also gotten slower for some reason.

It wont hurt to take it to Apple. If the drive isn't too far. Maybe they can do some diagnostics for you.

 

[hakuin]

Have you also looked at the processes running in Activity Monitor? Systems can accumulate a lot of "hidden" processes over time that start automatically on startup. They could be overworking your CPU, and a slowing system could also be caused by a lack of RAM, not enough free hard disk space, or a failing hard disk.