checking cooling before buying

[project_2501]

The 2017 nTB MacBook Pro has only 1 fan, and some here say, a lower quality fan than other MacBook pros.

So follow this thought process:

1. I need a MacBook Pro - I had a 2015, it was fine, but it couldn't drive a 4K display smoothly
2. The 2017 models have faster and more powerful components, ok let's look at them
3. I need a proper keyboard with real keys like ESC .. so thats the nTB then. It has an Intel Iris Pro 640 integrated GPU that's far more capable than the Intel Iris 6100 in my 2015.
4. Apples website says the nTB can power 3 - yes 3 - 4K displays. Cool, it should be able to handle one display then.
5. Check the number and quality of fans for cooling.
6. Buy it.
7. Find it overheats and that damages the already badly designed keyboard and melts the glue around the display in clamshell mode when connected to an NEC 4K display that Apple's own website says is ok.

So how reasonable is step 5?

Do you check (5) every time you buy a laptop? Or do you assume the laptop is a successful design and has adequate cooling for the tasks it is designed for?

 

[borgranta]

Would it help if someone laid the bottom of it against an air conditioner vent.

 

[cobracnvt]

Just assume every laptop is going to overheat in clamshell mode

 

[project_2501]

Just assume every laptop is going to overheat in clamshell mode

But that's not true. My 2015 doesn't. My dear dosnsnt. My ThinkPad doesn't...
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Would it help if someone laid the bottom of it against an air conditioner vent.

Haha! I guess that's why we pay £2000 for it

 

[New_Mac_Smell]

Wasn't your whole issue resolved? Why are you posting more threads on the same topics?

 

[kohlson]

My late 2015 15-MBP drives a 4K with no problems. It has a GT750M. I use it for FCPX. It doesn't get overly warm, but I don't use it in clamshell.

All that said, I have no idea how you would check the fans. I mean really check them. If you're worried, buy AppleCare. If it shows any sign of too much heat - up to and including combustion - you'll be covered long before the 3 years are up.

 

[maflynn]

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[Queen6]

I always check the functionality if purchasing from a physical store, however testing for heating I don't see as practical as it takes time for the chassis to fully.

Best bet is the more detailed reputable reviews and the experience of actual owners.

Q-6