Macbook air 13inch 2014 i5 4gb ram extreme heating up is it safe?

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Macbook air 13inch 2014 i5 4gb ram extreme heating up is it safe?

Okay so here's the deal i started playing some games on my macbook air call of duty mw2 and assassins creed brotherhood/ac1. But as soon as i start playing games it starts heating up like crazy!! like seriously is it safe i cant even touch that side of my laptop when its s hot near the hinges under it and on the left top side!!

So is it alright for me to keep using it like playing games please help will it not harm my battery or sth anything?

I have even updated to the newest os osx capitan

PS sorry for bad english

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), MAcbook air heating up

Posted on May 6, 2016 1:15 PM

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Answer 1

Pmintz25

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May 6, 2016 1:22 PM in response to FahadZia23

It is normal for the computer to heat up/fans run while playing computer intensive games, but it should not be hot enough to burn you.

If you are concerned that the computer is getting too hot, you can take the device to an Apple Store and have them run a hardware diagnostic.

My computer gets pretty hot while playing games as well, but I just don't touch the hot parts. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area. Also never play games or use the computer on your lap/bed/pillow/etc... as they could be blocking the ventilation areas on the computer.

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FahadZia23 Author

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May 6, 2016 1:28 PM in response to Pmintz25

so it is OK that it is heating nothign bad right?

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Pmintz25

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May 6, 2016 1:39 PM in response to FahadZia23

On a MacBook Air, I would say yes. MacBook Airs aren't really designed for gaming. They have much less RAM and are generally less powerful than a MacBook Pro or iMac/Mac Pro. It takes more work for a MacBook Air to get a game running and keep it running.

Like is said, if you get burned or think it will burn you, it is best to take it to an Apple Store and have them take a look at the hardware.

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VikingOSX

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May 6, 2016 2:11 PM in response to FahadZia23

Their are operating temperature parameters for your 2014 Mac Book Air. If you constantly exceed them, then you may shorten the life of your machine. The MacBook Air has the wrong GPU for avid gaming, and you are trying to make a tortoise gallop.

I would schedule an appointment with the Genius Bar at the nearest Apple store and have them run diagnostics to see if the Air is in proper operating order.

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