Macbook Pro 2012 high temps

[nekomata]

Is it normal for a 2012 Macbook Pro to idle at 50 degrees? I'm running a windows 7 through bootcamp, but the temps is still high even if I use the more optimized OSX

[dadasmithywinkle]

Is it normal for a 2012 Macbook Pro to idle at 50 degrees? I'm running a windows 7 through bootcamp, but the temps is still high even if I use the more optimized OSX

Nah, mine got up to  85 even 90. Macs get HOT.

[GeneralTheoryOfBadassery]

Yup its normal ...

Some people are reporting temps over 90°c on their macbook while running ..

Many people had to reflow their Mac books ..

Some even drilled holes below the notebook for better airflow ..

Lesson learnt .

Never buy a macbook

[nekomata]

Yup its normal ...

Some people are reporting temps over 90°c on their macbook while running ..

Many people had to reflow their Mac books ..

Some even drilled holes below the notebook for better airflow ..

Lesson learnt .

Never buy a macbook

it goes up to 100 when I play freakin osu!

 

At least I didn't buy it

[awesomes8wc3]

Apple doesn't give a shit about cooling. It's all about thinness, which absolutely noone gives a shit about.

[GeneralTheoryOfBadassery]

it goes up to 100 when I play freakin osu!

At least I didn't buy it

If it gets that hot .. I would recommend using the macbook in an upright position such that the macbook itself is perfectly level with the ground ..

At over 100°c .. The solder used to attatch the processor and GPU can melt and if you don't hold it perfectly level with the ground .. It may flow out of its position and kill the laptop. .

Then reflowing will be your only option ...

[RZeroX]

Macbooks don't have the best cooling those temps seems normal.

[Guest]

Are we talking pre or post retina?

 

If pre retina then yes. That sounds about right.

 

Post retina's don't run quite as hot since Apple learned that venting through the keyboard and port cracks wasn't enough.

 

That said I have yet to see a modern MacBook of any description hit over 100 celcius. Are you people living in ovens?

[coen113]

Try using smc fan control, i rate it 10/10