Mac getting too hot

Kendra326

Anybody else get a super duper hot mac when they play TS4 on it? My computer itself gets hot and my charger gets so hot it starts to smell like something is burning after an hour and I have to stop playing.

sunshineandsimoleons

I had this problem with 3 and it literally melted the charger, lol. I had to get a new one. You have to be careful- try to sit it up somewhere, like put a book or 2 under neath so its raised up. Don't sit it directly on a bed or your lap and you might wanna check out cooling pads- I have a gaming one that works great

Tremayne4260

Agreed. You need to make sure that your Mac or any laptop has plenty of air circulation to keep it cool. A cooling pad is also very helpful.

theHBIC94

I have the same issue with my macbook air.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what brand of cooling pad to buy?
After looking online I've found a lot that have fans on the bottom. Would you say that is the best option?

BluebellFlora

Kendra326 wrote: »

Anybody else get a super duper hot mac when they play TS4 on it? My computer itself gets hot and my charger gets so hot it starts to smell like something is burning after an hour and I have to stop playing.

What Mac are you using? Are you using the charger that came with your Mac or a different one? Yes, your Mac will get hot, as the others have said, make sure air can circulate underneath it.

It's always very important to use the right charger for your Mac. The different model Mac laptops have different wattage chargers. Whilst you can use a higher watt charger for a less powerful Mac, you should never use a low powered charger for a more powerful Mac as it can ruin the battery and cause power issues.

BluebellFlora

Oh, and never, ever buy a cheap 3rd party charger because you want to save a few quid. I've seen chargers that people have bought from well known online marketplaces that have fried their Macs. You paid a lot for your Mac, don't scrimp on a dodgy charger

MasonGamer

I recommend playing on a



Or some other cooling pad or play on cold surfaces.

Kendra326

I will definitely look into a good cooling pad. Had one before that didn't work well back for the TS3, but maybe I'll get a better one. I think it was a cheap one.

pretty_fabulousx10

This is super helpful, I have been having the same problem has well. My lap is practically as hot as an oven after 10 minutes of playing! I'll have to look into buying a cooling fan to prop underneath my laptop, as I prefer to play with it in my lap. Is that chillow comfy enough to sit in your lap?

Rubycube86

I don't own a Mac but I just stumbled on this thread as I was skimming the home page and thought I'd try and help, since my laptop overheats too. I bought an external cooling fan for mine and it works wonders! Hope this helps you too

BluebellFlora

While external cooling fans are great for PCs, they aren't the best thing for Macs as Macs don't have vents on the bottom like PCs so the cool air doesn't get drawn back into the computer, the vent is across the screen hinge. The chillow is a great idea or you could just raise your Mac up a centimetre or so off the surface (by placing it on the edge of a couple of DVD cases). Providing air can circulate underneath it you will be fine. The aluminium body is designed to dissipate the heat which is why it needs some clearance. I use an iLap and have done for years now. None of my Macs have ever fried

sunshineandsimoleons

MasonGamer wrote: »

I recommend playing on a



Or some other cooling pad or play on cold surfaces.

This is interesting, the only Chillow I've ever heard of was for your head LOL. How does it stay cold?

Freggi36

Agreed @BluebellFlora the correct charger is important otherwise there will be problems with overheating. I play my TSims 4 on the iMac, but I know the problem. My Macbook has this problem when I travel. Therefore I also have a cooling pad, I myself have also good experience with this cooling pad for Macbooks. :)

:'( Grrrr .. Why can't add a link in this forum, it is very user unfriendly. Okay take a look at amazon.com after this brands

Tenswall 17 inch 3 Fan(110mm) Laptop Cooling Pad with USB for MacBook Pro/ HP Laptop/ Blacck..

Good luck... :)

BluebellFlora

It's ok to use an Apple charger that's overpowered, e.g. a 15" MBP 85W charger for a 13" MBP which uses a 60W charger, because the Mac will only draw the power it needs. The problems arise with 3rd party chargers mainly or using an underpowered charger.

@Freggi36 that looks like a meaty cooling pad!

Freggi36

Unfortunately I have already noticed and found out that a lack of insulation can cause this error from the connector end. Or the cable breaks at the end of the power charger and that causes the same error.. ;)

@BluebellFlora :)

Yes it is absolutely. It is a powerful tool and I use it for my work as a graphic designer/artist.
It quickly cools down the machine during hard work and isn't loud. :)

BluebellFlora

That's great. So many of them are useless for Macs.

Freggi36

Agreed completely... ;)