how to help mac cool down ?
hello everyone, first post macbook pro retina display 13, i'm loving ! lol, have question guys. while reading manual says don't put laptop on soft material not close ventilation, ventilation ? in front of screen or @ bottom of mac ? want place next me on bed or on legs i'm afraid block ventilation, not getting hot or don't want damage new beloved toy lol !
intake vents on sides, near bottom. exhaust in rear, near hinge.
if you're not doing so, use istat pro (free) or istat menus ($16) accurate readings of temps, fan speeds, etc., rather relying on sense of touch or sound. forum member has posted copy of istat pro has been "tweaked" enhance compatibility recent os x versions. can download here.intel processors used in macs designed automatically shut down prevent damage if overheat. cpu tjmax = 105c (221f), gpu tjmax = 100c (212f) on i3, i5, i7 processors. (source: intel)unless there rare defect in mac, temps within normal operating range, considering workload being put on it. websites flash content, games , other multimedia apps put higher demand on cpu/gpu, generating more heat. normal. if you're putting high demands on system, such gaming or other multimedia tasks, expect temps rise , fans spin accordingly. it's mac doing job maintain temps within normal range.quite normal mac become extremely hot touch during intensive operations. aluminum body transfers heat more other materials used in computer casings, feel heat more. doesn't indicate it's overheating , not harm computer hot touch.fans on when mac on, spinning @ minimum of 2000 rpm (for mbps) or 1800 rpm (for mbas, mbs , minis). imacs have 3 fans minimum speeds in 800-1200 range. spin faster needed keep temps @ safe level. if fans spinning without increased heat, try resetting smc. (pram/nvram has nothing these issues, resetting not help.)intake , exhaust vents in of computer near hinge on mac notebooks (except new mbp retina display, has intake vents along sides @ bottom). imac vent slot on near top of computer. make sure vents remain unblocked allow computer perform @ best. flash-related issues:
- find flash version , make sure it's latest version available.
- install clicktoflash (safari), flashblock (firefox) or flashblock (chrome) control flash content plays on websites.
- use youtube html5 video player watch youtube videos, when available. (may impact fullscreen viewing. see link details.)
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