MacBook A1181 White

[iJny9956]

I hava a old MacBook A1181 White (2007) which i recently turned into a media center connected to my HDTV. so far so good, it plays 1080p like a charm!

my only concern at the moment is temperature. when it plays full hd it stars to cook. also I have plex server running at all time, itunes running at all time. air server running at all time. so it gets a little warm when its on for a long while. at the moment i'm putting to sleep every time but I would prefer it to be on.

i took the display assembly completely off and i have raised the computer to allow more airflow. but not much difference


any tips, suggestions, deep thoughts?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

To see how hot the CPU and other parts in your computer actually get and how fast the individual fans spin,
use iStat Pro and use Activity Monitor to show you the processes, that might take up the CPU.
And if your Mac is overheating, it would shut itself down.
Here is some more detailed info from Mister GGJstudios.

 

[iJny9956]

if I keep the machine on with the services running:

exhaust fan: ~1798-1846rpm
HDD: 96-99*F
CPU: 142*F
Heatsink: A: 139*F
Heatsink: A: 142*F
Mem Bank: 126*F
Northbridge: 135*F

its warm, fans are nearly silent. = i guess its normal
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when i play 1080p videos:

exhaust fan: ~6270rpm
HDD: 98-99*F
CPU: 155*F
Heatsink: A: 139*F
Heatsink: A: 142*F
Mem Bank: 126*F
Northbridge: 135*F

fan is loud, and if i keep this for 2hr+ the machine is very HOT! i dont think its healthy... however I never had playback issues, lags or anything.
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so 13*F difference is making the fans go crazy

i might get a simple laptop cooler and see if that helps.

 

[tntajalle]

what cable to hook up to tv

Hi I just got the exact same computer and was wondering what kind of cable i need that hooks up to the Macbook to the tv? please HEEELP!!! i have an hdmi cable to use for my hp but it doest hook up to the macbook

 

[GGJstudios]

Hi I just got the exact same computer and was wondering what kind of cable i need that hooks up to the Macbook to the tv? please HEEELP!!! i have an hdmi cable to use for my hp but it doest hook up to the macbook

This should help: How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV

 

[iJny9956]

Hi I just got the exact same computer and was wondering what kind of cable i need that hooks up to the Macbook to the tv? please HEEELP!!! i have an hdmi cable to use for my hp but it doest hook up to the macbook

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10419&cs_id=1041912&p_id=4852&seq=1&format=2

No audio will pass since its a DVI

so im using to feed my reciever: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10229&cs_id=1022902&p_id=1557&seq=1&format=2

I get full 1080p with 5.1 DTS, DD & AAC