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AbiDisneyNerd
6 years ago

Mac Overheating? Sacred I'm going to break my laptop!

So, I've been dying to get my hands on Sims 4 (yes, I know I am extremely late to the party), but the main reason I've been putting it off for so long is because I'm afraid I'm going to ruin my MacBook Air if I install the game on it. I had tried to install Sims 3 when I first got the computer 2 years ago but it started to overheat and it got me nervous I would wreck my computer so I uninstalled it immediately. I seriously cannot afford to replace my Mac so that's why I am extremely cautious when it comes to this stuff. 

I guess what I am trying to find out is if I install Sims 4 on my MacBook Air will it cause problems with my computer? or should I just look into finding a PC I can run the game on?? 

Thanks in advance!

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  • ellenmayberry's avatar
    ellenmayberry
    New Scout
    6 years ago
    @AbiDisneyNerd I run a MacPro and one fan is always on when I play the Sims and it gets SUPER hot. I worry about it as well. I read somewhere that if your fan comes on like that you need to get it cleaned, which I have been intending to do for ages, and I hope that will solve the problem. So to answer your question... I have no idea. You'll have to try it and see. However, I'm 100% sure that just trying it won't hurt your computer even if the fans come on. Just quit the game if it happens.
  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    6 years ago

    @AbiDisneyNerd 

    Yes, it may do as the hardware in MacBook Airs is very low so it will struggle to properly play the game well, especially if you have all packs installed and depending on the age of your Mac. You could always give it a go and see 🙂

  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    6 years ago
    @ellenmayberry

    Mac Pro? Or a MacBook Pro? If it is a 15" MacBook Pro or a Touch Bar 13" MacBook Pro it has dual fans so if one is only working you should get that looked at. All other 13" MacBook Pros only have one fan, like the MacBook Airs.

    Your fan should always come on as it prevents overheating. You should worry if the fans DON'T come on 🙂

    Make sure your Mac is elevated, don't sit it on a nice soft surface.
  • ellenmayberry's avatar
    ellenmayberry
    New Scout
    6 years ago
    @Bluebellflora Thank you! It's a MacBook Pro 13". I just assumed it had two fans since the one that comes on is on the left... not having a matching one on the right seems weird!
  • sjp-3164's avatar
    sjp-3164
    5 years ago
    @AbiDisneyNerd Hi Abi, I have the same issue with my new macbook 2020 and was wondering if you already found a resolution for this overheating problem ? Thanks, Sophie

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