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knnth735
3 years ago
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my m1 max MacBook Pro 14" gets really hot when playing sims 4

I can play sims 4 it just gets quite hot after about 30 mins and pushing it the longest of one hour and it was burning hot. has anyone else experienced this or know of anything I can do to fix this. ...
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  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    3 years ago
    @knnth735

    It's a laptop with components crammed into a small tiny space with minimal cooling apart from the dual fans. Games use a lot of power which creates a lot of heat. Make sure it is elevated so air can circulate underneath, DO NOT clip on a plastic cover to the bottom, and maybe invest in a USB cooling pad with fans to sit your laptop on.
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Bluebellflora
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3 years ago
@knnth735

It's a laptop with components crammed into a small tiny space with minimal cooling apart from the dual fans. Games use a lot of power which creates a lot of heat. Make sure it is elevated so air can circulate underneath, DO NOT clip on a plastic cover to the bottom, and maybe invest in a USB cooling pad with fans to sit your laptop on.
  • knnth735's avatar
    knnth735
    3 years ago

    Thanks for your comment I understand it’s a machine with multiple components but I wouldn’t say this is a solution. I managed to resolve it myself with a software that allows me to control the fans and start them before the machine gets to hot. It’s called TG Pro for anyone else finding their macs getting hotter than they are comfortable with 

    • Bluebellflora's avatar
      Bluebellflora
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      3 years ago
      @knnth735

      Third party apps that interfere with the SMC can sometimes invalidate the warranty of the machine if it needs any kind of repair at Apple. Be careful 🙂

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