MacBook Pro Touch 2017 - Temperature Concerns

Question

Level 1

4 points

MacBook Pro Touch 2017 - Temperature Concerns

Hi. I just finished my degree and decided to start a gaming journey with my MacBook Pro. My Macbook Pro is connected to eGPU and it is working very well. However, I noticed that the CPU temperature reached 100'C during gaming. I wanted to know if anyone uses MacBook Pro for gaming has the same situation as mine. If yes, how do you cool down the CPU Temp? I don't game more than 3 hours/day or someday I don't game at all. Please share your gaming experiences with MacBook Pro. Thanks.

Posted on Aug 5, 2020 5:25 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

neuroanatomist

Level 9

55,851 points

Aug 5, 2020 5:45 AM in response to kevin_kf86

Your Mac's fans will keep the temps sufficiently cool to keep the silicon safe. Temps do to 100s °C under heavy loads. If unable to do keep them cool enough, the Mac will throttle back the processors rather than let the temps get too high.

If still concerned, there are various 3rd party 'cooling pad' options, e.g.:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shop/macbook-pro-cooling-pads

Reply

Answer 2

kevin_kf86 Author

Level 1

4 points

Aug 5, 2020 5:56 AM in response to neuroanatomist

I have ordered a Thermaltake cooling pad yesterday when I noticed the CPU Temp. Looks like reaching 100'C under heavy loads is a normal routine. Thanks, I think you have answered my concern.

Reply

MacBook Pro Touch 2017 - Temperature Concerns

Similar questions