Is it normal for my Macbook Air 13" to run so hot? (128GB, 1.4GHz)

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Jbennett1991 Author

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Is it normal for my Macbook Air 13" to run so hot? (128GB, 1.4GHz)

Near the number keys is hot even when just browsing Safari. When I play Football Manager the area near the escape key gets ridiculously hot and the fan comes on almost instantly.

My girlfriend's Macbook Air 11" has never got remotely hot (note that she doesn't play football manager)

Posted on Jul 12, 2014 5:05 AM

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Linc Davis

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Jul 12, 2014 7:04 AM in response to Jbennett1991

Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity

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dwb

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Jul 12, 2014 7:21 AM in response to Jbennett1991

There are a number of programs that will indicate the internal temperature of the computer (I use iStat). Download one from MacUpdate and let us know what the temperature is. Just saying that it is hot isn’t enough info. Right now my computer is showing 165° which is quite toasty but well within safe operating conditions.

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