New 15" MacBook Pro, too hot?

[JorgeNC]

First, I know there are many threads on this, I've read them all! This is my first MacBook so I'm unfamiliar if these temps are normal, I appreciate any help.

Right now all I have running is Safari and Yahoo Messenger:
Istat temps:

HD: 33 C
CPU: 49 C
Heatsink: 41 C
Enclosure base: 34 C
Enclosure base 2: 34 C
Enclosure base 3: 33 C
GPU: 46 C
GPU Diode: 48 C

Right fan: 2001 RPM left Fan: 1996 RPM

Is there something wrong? Why would temp be 49 with only 2 really simple things running? If its idling, temp will go down to about 40-42. It feels HOT on the bottom, which I understand because of the casing material, but still seems too hot? If I'm on webcam or anything with video, temp goes up to 58-60 C in about 2 minutes. Why would it go up so fast? Should I return this laptop?

 

[GGJstudios]

First, I know there are many threads on this, I've read them all! This is my first MacBook so I'm unfamiliar if these temps are normal, I appreciate any help.

If you read all those threads, you would know that your temps are quite normal, even on the low side.

 

[JorgeNC]

If you read all those threads, you would know that your temps are quite normal, even on the low side.

Ok thank you. Well I have absolutely no experience with Mac's. I'm glad its normal. I wish there were more power management options to reduce the CPU performance. With my PC, I could just select Power Saver and it'd stay cool as an ice cube if I needed it.

 

[GGJstudios]

Ok thank you. Well I have absolutely no experience with Mac's. I'm glad its normal. Even though it feels hot, the rest of the laptop seems to make up for this one thing

Aluminum transfers heat very effectively, so you'll feel more heat with that than with other materials.