Macbook pro 2015 getting hot.

[LucasMazza]

I have a mid 2015 13 inch i7 16gb of ram macbook pro (Don't hate just skate).  The reason why I have it so tricked out (and the reason I have a macbook) is because I am an app developer and have multiple projects open at once while running too displays.  I also use it for school becasue I never have a problem with OS X (el crapitan kappa) Lately I have been watching youtube at the same time as doing all of this  and the macbook has been getting a bit toasty.  Should I be worried? DON'T suggest installing a fan controlling  program because I wont do that.  I hear the fans go on sometimes but it is very rare.  Is there anyway to keep it cool?

[Enderman]

what is "hot"

how hot

you need to know how hot it is to know if its dangerous or not

and like, in degrees, not in "i touched it and it was hot" measurement

[vanished]

Is it possible that watching youtube is the only taxing thing it has ever done that wasn't for only a short period of time?  I mean, watching youtube isn't that hard, but it's more than idle and it will heat up a machine given a sufficient duration and insufficient cooling.

[atrash]

It's just the way the fan profile is set up. It's pretty normal for the laptop to feel warm since the metal body also kinda acts as heatsink. (I own a 15" rmbp with dgpu)

[LucasMazza]

Will hard use on the cpu it runs from 140 to 160 but that is using the cpu harshly.

[LucasMazza]

what is "hot"

how hot

you need to know how hot it is to know if its dangerous or not

and like, in degrees, not in "i touched it and it was hot" measurement

IT runs from 140 - 160 with harsh use on the cpu.

[atrash]

IT runs from 140 - 160 with harsh use on the cpu.

 

It's fine. Trust me. If you are really that worried, just get a cooling pad. 

[LucasMazza]

Thanks just needed some reassurance.

[atrash]

Thanks just needed some reassurance.

 

You need to quote the person you're replying for them to get notification. But seriously, your rmbp will be fine. The way apple set the fan profile is to make as less noise as possible without letting the cpu thermal throttling. So it's normal if the temp does go up to 90c or more in a brief period but at that point the fan will have already started spinning up in a linear almost unnoticeable manner. Try not to cover the intake vents on the side of the laptop.

 

You can try the Macs Fan Control app if you want to try manual fan speed control. I wouldn't advise it unless you know what're doing.

[alanz25]

I have a mid 2015 13 inch i7 16gb of ram macbook pro (Don't hate just skate).  The reason why I have it so tricked out (and the reason I have a macbook) is because I am an app developer and have multiple projects open at once while running too displays.  I also use it for school becasue I never have a problem with OS X (el crapitan kappa) Lately I have been watching youtube at the same time as doing all of this  and the macbook has been getting a bit toasty.  Should I be worried? DON'T suggest installing a fan controlling  program because I wont do that.  I hear the fans go on sometimes but it is very rare.  Is there anyway to keep it cool?

lol dw my rmbp late 2013 that i use for skool is like a nuclear reactor watching you tube. i think apple blames it on the poor flash support.

[vanished]

lol dw my rmbp late 2013 that i use for skool is like a nuclear reactor watching you tube. i think apple blames it on the poor flash support.

I hope not - I don't think youtube has used flash in years.

[LucasMazza]

You need to quote the person you're replying for them to get notification. But seriously, your rmbp will be fine. The way apple set the fan profile is to make as less noise as possible without letting the cpu thermal throttling. So it's normal if the temp does go up to 90c or more in a brief period but at that point the fan will have already started spinning up in a linear almost unnoticeable manner. Try not to cover the intake vents on the side of the laptop.

 

You can try the Macs Fan Control app if you want to try manual fan speed control. I wouldn't advise it unless you know what're doing.

Sorry I am new to this.  Thanks for the help.

[ALwin]

What I suggest to owners of the Retina MacBook Pros, which are thinner than the previous MacBook Pros, is to use a can of compressed air and dust it on an annual basis.  The smaller ventilation ports and the fans inside the body can gather dust more easily.  So go to the iFixit website, look up how to open the bottom cover of the MacBook, buy the necessary screwdriver and just clean out the dust.  Then put it back.  This will not void the warranty as the only thing you are doing is opening the cover, cleaning, and putting it back on again.  You will not be removing any internal parts or disconnecting cables, removing stickers, or anything else.