MBP 2.2 15" 2011 Questions

[Feodor]

My MBP 2.2 15" arrived just yesterday, so I haven't had time to completely test everything, etc. Used a desktop almost exclusively for the past three years, so I've forgotten what is normal for laptops. So far two things have been bothering me:

1) The SuperDrive is making a short "processing" noise on bootup. I'm not really annoyed by it, but is it normal? The drive itself works.

2) Fan noise is ridiculous. It's pretty quiet when browsing the web, etc. but when I launch a game, fan noise goes through the roof. Fan noise is bad on Windows too but that's a software issue most likely. It doesn't heat up much, it just gets outrageously loud.

Any input on whether this is normal would be appreciated.

 

[MKang25]

Yes on boot the Optical making some kind of whirring, clicking on boot up is normal. The fans are also normal.

 

[bobthedino]

1) The SuperDrive is making a short "processing" noise on bootup. I'm not really annoyed by it, but is it normal? The drive itself works.

Yes, this is normal, as far as I know.

2) Fan noise is ridiculous. It's pretty quiet when browsing the web, etc. but when I launch a game, fan noise goes through the roof. Fan noise is bad on Windows too but that's a software issue most likely. It doesn't heat up much, it just gets outrageously loud.

Probably also normal. Do you have iStat Menus or similar that can show you the fan RPM? On my 2.2GHz MBP, pushing the computer will make both the fans run up to around 6000RPM, which is pretty noisy I agree, but that's the price you pay for having a fast quad-core CPU in a tiny laptop chassis! I've not tried running Windows on it, though.

 

[Feodor]

Thanks for the quick replies!

I'll look into the fan RPM speeds. How loud does it get for you?

 

[Photios]

I have the same computer as you, except the 2.3 upgraded CPU.

I suffer from fan noise with my macbook pro. What I have done to fix that is to run gfxCardStatus, forcing my computer to always use the Intel HD 3000 graphics rather than the dedicated Radeon HD 6750M. This produces a lot less heat, and I no longer hear my fans, under normal usage. If i was to play a game, or needed the extra power, then I would switch to the other graphics system.

If you don't have gfxCardStatus, here's the link to download it: http://codykrieger.com/gfxCardStatus

The program is a life-saver!!!

 

[Mac-key]

I have the same computer as you, except the 2.3 upgraded CPU.

I suffer from fan noise with my macbook pro. What I have done to fix that is to run gfxCardStatus, forcing my computer to always use the Intel HD 3000 graphics rather than the dedicated Radeon HD 6750M. This produces a lot less heat, and I no longer hear my fans, under normal usage. If i was to play a game, or needed the extra power, then I would switch to the other graphics system.

If you don't have gfxCardStatus, here's the link to download it: http://codykrieger.com/gfxCardStatus

The program is a life-saver!!!

^^^ This. I have the base model 15" MBP, and this app is GREAT! Very simple and easy to use.

 

[MOKHAN]

I love that Super Drive noise at startup! Unfortunately, my Optibay will be arriving soon

The sound is completely normal though

 

[GuitarG20]

I have the same computer as you, except the 2.3 upgraded CPU.

I suffer from fan noise with my macbook pro. What I have done to fix that is to run gfxCardStatus, forcing my computer to always use the Intel HD 3000 graphics rather than the dedicated Radeon HD 6750M. This produces a lot less heat, and I no longer hear my fans, under normal usage. If i was to play a game, or needed the extra power, then I would switch to the other graphics system.

If you don't have gfxCardStatus, here's the link to download it: http://codykrieger.com/gfxCardStatus

The program is a life-saver!!!

This. I use it on my 17" because chrome seems to like to activate the radeon, which I do not approve of.

And the other two things you mentioned are completely normal.