16" MBP / Gaming on BootCamp -> 4K TV - Thoughts?

[mrjohnnyglass]

I have a 16" MBP - 2.3 8-Core i9, 32GB RAM, 5500M 4GB, 1TB SSD.

I have been trying for months to get an Xbox Series X and keep missing, so I have a crazy idea. I installed Windows via bootcamp, got the latest drivers via bootcampdrivers, and installed Forza and COD: Cold War, and am getting some seriously decent frame rates on my laptop screen (80-90 fps).

Now, I'm thinking of running a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable to my 65" TCL 4K TV. Should I close my MBP, or leave it open for airflow and turn on MacsFanControl and crank up the fans? Just want to make sure I don't overheat it pushing things out to a 65" screen.

 

[immortal21god]

I have a 16" MBP - 2.3 8-Core i9, 32GB RAM, 5500M 4GB, 1TB SSD.

I have been trying for months to get an Xbox Series X and keep missing, so I have a crazy idea. I installed Windows via bootcamp, got the latest drivers via bootcampdrivers, and installed Forza and COD: Cold War, and am getting some seriously decent frame rates on my laptop screen (80-90 fps).

Now, I'm thinking of running a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable to my 65" TCL 4K TV. Should I close my MBP, or leave it open for airflow and turn on MacsFanControl and crank up the fans? Just want to make sure I don't overheat it pushing things out to a 65" screen.

I think the problem is that the 16" MBP overheats like hell with an external monitor - in your case, a TV so to improve the situation, I would suggest getting something like a stand to elevate the laptop for better cooling and YES, KEEP YOUR LAPTOP OPENED. I'm not sure myself about MacsFanControl since it could reduce the lifespan of your fans, but this obviously depends on how long you're planning on using your 16" MBP. If you're happy with voiding your warranty or have went past the 1 year warranty date, I would suggest adding Thermal Pads to your MBP (Other people have done this in MacRumors).

I am not an expert in any way at all and this is largely provided by what I've read so far in many forums.

EDIT: Perhaps try using the ThrottleStop tool (I don't know how it works but there are tutorials on using this to REDUCE overheating)