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    MBP gets quite hot while gaming.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by shabadashawama, Jul 2, 2007.

  1. shabadashawama

    shabadashawama Notebook Consultant

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    I know I should expect heat from this machine, especially when gaming but I just wanna check with everyone here to see if these temperatures are normal.

    CPU A: 74
    GPU Diode: 75
    GPU Heatsink: 65
    Heatsink A: 63
    Heatsink B: 45
    Enclosure Bottom: 36
    Memory Control: 60
    Hard Drive: 38

    Also, are temperatures like these going to hurt my machine in the long run? Are these just normal for gaming? If so, how long can my gaming sessions be, usually they will be around 1-2 hours. Is that okay?
     
    shabadashawama, Jul 2, 2007
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  2. Nicholie

    Nicholie Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Looks about right. they do get mighty toasty i admit. Had your fans kicked in yet?
     
    Nicholie, Jul 2, 2007
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  3. shabadashawama

    shabadashawama Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah they kick in pretty fast and start going at around 4k. So those number are alright? 1-2 hours of gaming shouldn't hurt my system?
     
    shabadashawama, Jul 2, 2007
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  4. the caveman

    the caveman Notebook Consultant

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    now it shouldnt hurt it but exposing to heat for extended period of time does reduse overall life of components . i have to throw windows on my mbp and see how hot it gets.
     
    the caveman, Jul 2, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i assume you are gaming in windows?

    download smc fan control for the mac. boot into osx. set the minimum fan speed to like 5k (maybe 6k if you want).

    then go to system pref. >> startup disk >> and restart in windows. tada. fast fans help keep the heat down pretty well.
     
    masterchef341, Jul 2, 2007
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    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I also have a heat related question. Would my fans in my MBP break down from running at 6000 too much from gaming?
     
    FidyYuan, Jul 2, 2007
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    diver dan Notebook Geek

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    why are you people saying to set fan speed in os x and reboot?!?

    there are a host of overclocking apps for windows. google fan speed control.

    my favorite for fan speed in xp is speedfan. also provides temperature monitoring. then get rivatuner and use it to control fan speed on your gpu.

    from there, there's programs like cbid that let you play with core voltages etc (for those who want more battery life under xp). i'm talking undervolting and underclocking. no voided warranties, no real risk of damaging components. the computer is just gonna crash if you push things too low.

    fans - fine at 6k. the bigger enemy is dust. make sure you vacuum out your laptop every few months to avoid your fans getting really imbalanced.
     
    diver dan, Jul 3, 2007
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    my CPU/GPU got 78C/80C when I was installing windows in VMWare Fusion...
     
    Percybut, Jul 3, 2007
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    Advice: Use em A em Notebook em Cooler!
    The Zalman NC (forgot which model) is a very good bet.
     
    lunateck, Jul 3, 2007
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  10. shabadashawama

    shabadashawama Notebook Consultant

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    For masterchef: No, I haven't installed bootcamp onto my system as of yet ( waiting to get a bigger hard drive) so I am currently playing WoW on OS X. I don't know if this contributes at all to my heat?

    Also, I have a notebook cooler at my house but I'm currently on vacation and I didn't bring it with me. The longest period of time I've been gaming for is about an hour and a half. Still, these temperatures have me a bit worried. I'm planning to have this computer for atleast two years... Would intalling windows on this machine improve temperature at all?
     
    shabadashawama, Jul 4, 2007
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  11. FRoStY1

    FRoStY1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    those temps are fine, and stop worrying about making your laptop last, because of playing games and fearing it getting to hot, and weaing down the components.

    Computers are meant to be used i game for 5-6 hours A DAY both on Mac or via bootcamp no props, comps are meant to be used so dont worry about overheating or anything, computers are meant for it.

    just use your computer and you'll be fine
     
    FRoStY1, Jul 4, 2007
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