High CPU temp on new SR MBPs
I load tested a Santa Rosa MBP (stock 2.4 GHz model) at a local Apple store, running 3 quicktime videos and one Final Cut Pro demo video to fully load the CPU (and GPU). Monitored the temp and CPU load with istat. The MBP was on a flat display table and the store was your usual mall room temp.
The CPU ran between 82-91C, averaging about 84C. Really high. The fans stayed at a constant 2000 rpm, if I remember correctly -- I only looked at the fan rpm a couple times.
(1) Has anyone else seen this high a CPU temp on a SR MBP?
(2) Has anyone opened a new MBP up to inspect the thermal paste application?
(3) Would the Apple Store exchange a brand-new MBP for another one, if running at 85C or higher was its only problem?
I am worried about buying a new MBP now, because of heat. Thank you for any replies.
SR MBP 2.4 GHz stock model Mac OS X (10.4.9) in-store