Heat/fan issue while gaming?

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Heat/fan issue while gaming?

I got my macbook in Feb 2012, I have never gamed on any computer before so I am not sure how this issue is comparable to other types of laptops.

The macbook does get hot like any laptop if left on for too long or if it is running more "in-depth" programs, etc. I just bootcamped my laptop however and am playing Guild Wars 2 on it. The laptop fan pretty much sounds like it is in overdrive about 10 minutes (if) into the game. The laptop gets extremely hot, it won't burn you if you touch it of course, but you can't hold your finger on it for too long. I have all the settings in the game on low to help the laptop not run too hard and I also purchased a laptop fan base that I put under my laptop while I am playing. Neither seem to help. I am wondering if there is something wrong with my laptop as far as the fan/cooling system goes, or if it is just the fact that I am gaming on it and it is having to work harder?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Sep 13, 2012 9:31 AM

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Sep 13, 2012 10:38 AM in response to fenderplayer22

fenderplayer22 wrote:

I am wondering if there is something wrong with my laptop as far as the fan/cooling system goes, or if it is just the fact that I am gaming on it and it is having to work harder?

Gaming does make the machine hot, especially if it's a 13" model that has no dedicated graphics, the CPU (Intel integrated graphics) is also doing that and decoding your wifi and running the game engine all at once.

The 15 and 17" models are much cooler with their dedicated graphics and handle games better.

Really the best machine for gaming is a Windows 7 tower, change the 3D video card usually has to be done every couple of years to keep up with the latest games/changes.

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Answer 2

Sep 13, 2012 10:45 AM in response to ds store

I have the 15". I ocassionally play Guild Wars 2, but is the heat issue going to ruin my cooling system in my computer is what I am wondering.

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Answer 3

Sep 21, 2012 9:45 PM in response to fenderplayer22

I'm having same issues with my MBP pro 2.9ghz been using for a week now..... very very disappointed with heat issue compared to my win7 laptop =< 😠

gets very hot on the lower left kboard part....

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Answer 4

Sep 22, 2012 9:38 AM in response to fenderplayer22

I have been running several intensive CPU/GBU programs 24/7 for more than a year with no known heat related problems. Temperatures have been as high as 212 F ( for short times). Usually temps run from 140 - 170. I have talked to Apple (customer service and at the Genius bar in an Apple store) and have not gotten any definite answer as to what temperature constitutes excessive heat.

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