Apple Releases Retina MacBook Pro SMC Update to Address Gaming Frame Rates and Fan Issues

MacRumors · Mar 14, 2013, 01:31 PM

Apple today released MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update 1.1, addressing an issue with frame rates while playing graphics-heavy games and fixing several other bugs.

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About MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update v1.1

This update resolves a rare issue where users may experience slow frame rates when playing graphics-intensive games on the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It also includes bug fixes for Power Nap, wake from sleep and fan control.

Retina MacBook Pro owners will no doubt be testing the update to see whether the fan control bug fixes mentioned in the release notes address the widespread complaints with fan speed spikes under relatively low loads.

Article Link: Apple Releases Retina MacBook Pro SMC Update to Address Gaming Frame Rates and Fan Issues

anzio · Mar 14, 2013, 01:31 PM

Never had this issue. But glad to see it's been fixed

pearvsapple · Mar 14, 2013, 01:32 PM

Great update for them beta testers.

Hungry&Foolish · Mar 14, 2013, 01:33 PM

anyone update yet, any issues

york2600 · Mar 14, 2013, 01:34 PM

My Retina has been flawless, but here goes nothing

bjsterilite · Mar 14, 2013, 01:36 PM

Hopefully with this update we'll see a snappier Safari

Squilly · Mar 14, 2013, 01:37 PM

Is this for both 2012 and 2013 models?

anzio · Mar 14, 2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

Is this for both 2012 and 2013 models?

I see it on my 2012 model.

Ryth · Mar 14, 2013, 01:38 PM

Seems like a long time for something that should have been a priority since the get go for a machine of this caliber.

markob · Mar 14, 2013, 01:38 PM

No problem with fans, but FPS could be better. Let's try.

Peace · Mar 14, 2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

Is this for both 2012 and 2013 models?

If it's for your model it will show up in software update.

John.B · Mar 14, 2013, 01:39 PM

Now if they'd just address the widespread complaints about the lack of a 10.8.3 release date...

Squilly · Mar 14, 2013, 01:40 PM

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

DaveNinja · Mar 14, 2013, 01:41 PM

great news! I hope it works and i no longer have to reset the SMC before playing WoW

boch82 · Mar 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hungry&Foolish

anyone update yet, any issues

Worked fine....I'm updated

schmidp · Mar 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

This is the expected behaviour. The fans run on full power to protect your components during the update.

mobi · Mar 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pearvsapple

Great update for them beta testers.

+1 Have grown gray and wise....they have enough Beta testers now, I clocked out a long time ago

mstrshikadance · Mar 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

if you read the installation instructions, it said to expect that.

Hungry&Foolish · Mar 14, 2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

fans going full on happens at firmware updates,that's normal.

Michason · Mar 14, 2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

Same here. Never had any fans issues before though. I think this was intended.

ChadMobley · Mar 14, 2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Squilly

I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.

It tells you before you restart that the fans will do that, that was meant to happen.

dannyp1996 · Mar 14, 2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryth

Seems like a long time for something that should have been a priority since the get go for a machine of this caliber.

Any piece of technology will be improved over time with driver/software/firmware updates. It happens all the time. Just look at the latest graphics drivers for windows from AMD. They improve performance greatly in many games. This doesn't necessarily mean that the associated GPUs weren't great in the first place, it means that they have just got even better.

Same goes for the Retina MacBook Pro or any other device.

iPusch · Mar 14, 2013, 01:55 PM

Can anybody quickly tell me what SMC is?

Will they provide a Mac AppStore download version as well?

Peace · Mar 14, 2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iPusch

Can anybody quickly tell me what SMC is?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_...ent_Controller

swissmann · Mar 14, 2013, 01:57 PM

Been a lot of complaints about lags from Retina MacBook Pro owners in the 10.8.3 beta forums. I wonder if this will resolve a lot of their difficulties. Now just waiting for 10.8.3 itself.

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DaveNinja macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2005	great news! I hope it works and i no longer have to reset the SMC before playing WoW __________________ 15" RMBP 2.6 GHz
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:57 PM	#25
swissmann macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Utah Alps	Been a lot of complaints about lags from Retina MacBook Pro owners in the 10.8.3 beta forums. I wonder if this will resolve a lot of their difficulties. Now just waiting for 10.8.3 itself. __________________ Always looking for a faster Mac.
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:32 PM	#3
pearvsapple macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	Great update for them beta testers.
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:33 PM	#4
Hungry&Foolish macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: John Wayne's Country	anyone update yet, any issues
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:34 PM	#5
york2600 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, OR	My Retina has been flawless, but here goes nothing
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:36 PM	#6
bjsterilite macrumors regular Join Date: May 2011	Hopefully with this update we'll see a snappier Safari
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:37 PM	#7
Squilly In Time-Out Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PA	Is this for both 2012 and 2013 models?
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:38 PM	#9
Ryth macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2011	Seems like a long time for something that should have been a priority since the get go for a machine of this caliber.
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:38 PM	#10
markob macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2008	No problem with fans, but FPS could be better. Let's try.
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Mar 14, 2013, 01:40 PM	#13
Squilly In Time-Out Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PA	I just downloaded it. Everything went flawless, except for one thing. Restarting. The fans blasted as the computer started up again, lasted a second or two but other than that, it was fine.
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