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    Heat while gaming in OSX (WOW)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Khz, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. Khz

    Khz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey I play WoW for extended periods of time and wonder if there is anything I can do to reduce the heat on the MBP.

    Would the fan control downloads mentioned in previous posts work?

    Also my battery gets REALLY hot while gaming, ideas? (The actual adapter) I am also assuming that if I let the fans run pretty fast that the battery adapter would get even hotter and possibly be damaged.
     
    Khz, Jul 3, 2007
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    vtecv4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get a notebook cooler. Try newegg
     
    vtecv4, Jul 3, 2007
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  3. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    Try this cooler, I've used two coolers before I found this one for my MBP.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834999017

    The problem with most coolers is that they blow air at the wrong spot on the MBP. The hottest spot on the MBP is further back close to the display hinge and most coolers just blow air at the center of the bottom...

    It works quite well for me and it is quiet. Hope this helps your problem.
     
    Percybut, Jul 3, 2007
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  4. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I use a Griffin Elevator. It does not actively cool, but it allows air to flow all around the notebook.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 4, 2007
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