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2011 15" macbook pro loud fans in bootcamp playing games never did it befor!

Iv got a 2011 15" macbook pro

i7 quad-core 2.2ghz with 4gb of ram

and a 1gb graphics card.


Im running windows 7 in bootcamp 4.0 iv never had problems playing games everything used to run on high graphic

settings with no lag and now for the past couple of months I turn a game on not even playing just at the main menu and

my fans come on super loud right away you can hear them from across the room and they dont slow down until i close

the game about 5 seconds after i close the game the fans stop! its driving me nuts! its sooooo loud and I used to play games for

hours with the fans only coming on once or twice just to cool down the system and then shut off noww there on all the **** time

someone help plz!!! befor i sell my macbook for a **** PC!

MacBook Pro, Windows 7

Posted on Jan 10, 2013 10:00 AM

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Jan 10, 2013 11:15 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

did exactly what you said to do i tryed the regular test and the extendted test and both times said " No troubles found " iv done the SMC reset iv got updates and the fans are still coming on full speed after not even 1 minute of turning a game on! sometimes also comes on super loud when watching a video full screen! again never did it befor! 😟

Jan 10, 2013 12:04 PM in response to ShayneD

Understand that the items you are referring to are high temperature creating applications.


First install from the Internet iStat pro. This widget will show you the temperatures and fan speeds of your MBP.


Try this test: Open Activity Monitor and set it up to 'All Processes' and click on '% CPU' and set it so that it shows the applications from high to low. Open one of your games, let it run a bit, and note the temperature and fan speed in iStat pro. In Activity Monitor, click on that application and then click on 'Quiit Process' (on the top).


There should be a drop in temperature and fan speed.


Another thing I suggest you do is open the MBP up and see if there is dust inside, especially in the fans. If so clean it out.


Ciao.

Jan 10, 2013 1:10 PM in response to ShayneD

I do not use Windows, but it is my understanding that in an Apple OS environment it is a heat generator. A person well versed in you specific situation might be a better adviser. With that said, I would urge you to try what I have suggested, only to find out if there is a problem with your MBP or is it normal for the applications you are using.


Since you indicated that you purchased this MBP less than a year ago, your warranty is still in force. make a appointment at an Apple store genius bar and have them check it out. You will not incur a charge.


Ciao.

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