MacBook Overheating

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MacBook Overheating

I am currently working on a MacbookPro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of ram and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2048 MB video card.

I use this computer to do a lot of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe After Effects CC. When I first got this computer, it ran really smooth and did not easily overheat. Now, it seems like when I edit videos, the laptop frequently gets unusually hot and slows down.

Does anyone have any suggestions of things I can do to make my video editing programs run smoother on my MacBook pro without having it overheat?

I'm on some tight deadlines so I would appreciate some good advice soon.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on May 27, 2015 2:07 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 2, 2017 1:08 AM in response to Kappy

Hi, I have the same problem, when i run Adobe Premier, the macbook overheats and slows down making it impossible to work. I checked the CPU but can't work out what it means, i included a screen shot. I have found a solution, I use an external desktop fan pointed at my macbook to directly cool it down, when using premier. This works, so i know that this is a heat/fan problem. Why can't my laptop fans work without me having to use an external one?

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Answer 2

cavemees

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Mar 2, 2017 6:34 AM in response to MonsieurStevo

Is there maybe a problem with the fans?

Probably not with the fans but, depending on the environment your work with the MacBook, you may just have dust built up on the fans and in the vanes of the heatsink. If you've the proper tools and a bit technical you can check it yourself and open your Macbook. Technical guide available on iFixit: https://nl.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_15%22_Retina_Display_Mid_2014

If you can't do it yourself you can consider to make an appointment at an Apple serviceprovider: https://locate.apple.com/

General support page from Apple: About the fans in your Mac - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Kappy

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May 27, 2015 2:12 PM in response to MonsieurStevo

Mavericks and later

Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the View menu. Click on the CPU tab in the toolbar. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time (>=70,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.

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

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Answer 4

May 27, 2015 2:22 PM in response to Kappy

Thanks.. That is good to know.

I am pretty sure that Adobe Premiere and After Effects are the applications that are causing the computer to overheat.

When I first got this computer, my MacBook did not overheat this much when I ran the same applications.

Any idea as to why it is heating up more now when I run the same applications? Is there maybe a problem with the fans?

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Answer 5

May 27, 2015 2:34 PM in response to Kappy

Also, would having multiple screens plugged in have an effect on the temperature?

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Answer 6

Kappy

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May 27, 2015 2:43 PM in response to MonsieurStevo

Yes. Anything that places additional load on either or both processors would affect the temps.

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